High Viscosity Differential Oil Thread

[RubiksJake12]

are the techniques and, more importantly, amounts of lubix presented in this video applicable to differential oil (assuming that i use 50k for center and 30k for pieces)?
what i am uncertain of is how much of each i should use - i've heard many warnings about using too much, but what exactly is too much?

That video is fine if you follow it. I would not do any more than what he showed in his video. However, you can, if you want, choose to put a little less lube in than he does and see how you like it.

 

[Lchu613]

are the techniques and, more importantly, amounts of lubix presented in this video applicable to differential oil (assuming that i use 50k for center and 30k for pieces)?
what i am uncertain of is how much of each i should use - i've heard many warnings about using too much, but what exactly is too much?

I typically put in around how much he does, sometimes a bit less. I personally like to slightly overlube the core although I don't know why.
If you're worried about it, the core is pretty okay with overlubing, at first it will be a bit sluggish but after a while it'll break in. With the pieces, you can start from about half of what he does, which is what I do on most cubes at first. Then you can experiment a bit with adding a little more, whatever.

I'm assuming since you're using diff oil you should have plenty so don't be too afraid. Depending on the cube, sometimes it will gum up immediately after lubing and slowly get better, and sometimes it will be instantly terrific. If, after a day or two of using it, it's more sluggish than it was before lubing, take off the pieces from one layer and wipe some off with a tissue, then reassemble, repeating as needed.

 

[JakeTheCuber]

Specific Differential Oil Weights

My local RC Car shop sells tons of differential lube weights. Ranging from 1k - 100k. I plan on lubing both pieces and core. What weights should I get? I'm guessing a 50k for core and maybe 15k-30k for the pieces? I'm using a pretty broken in Fangshi.

The shop's website is here

 

[CriticalCubing]

Use 50K for the core and 30K for pieces. 10-15K is for bigger cubes like 4x4, not 3x3

My local RC Car shop sells tons of differential lube weights. Ranging from 1k - 100k. I plan on lubing both pieces and core. What weights should I get? I'm guessing a 50k for core and maybe 15k-30k for the pieces? I'm using a pretty broken in Fangshi.

The shop's website is here

 

[Rocky0701]

I want to buy Traxxas diff. oil, but i don't want to buy all 3 weights, at leastt not yet. What would you recommend? I want to use it to lube the core and pieces of 3x3's and just the pieces of big cubes.

 

[Soren333]

I want to buy Traxxas diff. oil, but i don't want to buy all 3 weights, at leastt not yet. What would you recommend? I want to use it to lube the core and pieces of 3x3's and just the pieces of big cubes.

Refer to the post above yours.

 

[Rocky0701]

Yeah, but i want to use one weight for core, big cubes, and pieces should i use 30k or 50k?

 

[Yuxuibbs]

Yeah, but i want to use one weight for core, big cubes, and pieces should i use 30k or 50k?

50k works fine for me but most people would want to use 30k.

 

[Rocky0701]

50k works fine for me but most people would want to use 30k.

Ok, thank you!

 

[CriticalCubing]

50K just makes it a little gummier than 30K. Thats all there is to it

Ok, thank you!

 

[ElectricDoodie]

I prefer 50k. To me, it doesn't make it gummier, because I don't use so much. I use less, which means my bottle lasts longer. And to me, the 50k lasts longer inside the cube also.

 

[william2001]

How Long Does Traxxas Last?

I lubed my New Rubik's Speed Cube (A Rubik's brand cube) with Traxxas. I do about a 20-30 solves a day.

 

[ChickenWrap]

I lubed my New Rubik's Speed Cube (A Rubik's brand cube) with Traxxas. I do about a 20-30 solves a day.

It should last at least a month or two, maybe a lot more. I use traxxas in my 7x7, and even though I live at 8000 feet (dry air), it last forever.

 

[ElectricDoodie]

How Long Does Traxxas Last? I lubed my New Rubik's Speed Cube (A Rubik's brand cube) with Traxxas. I do about a 20-30 solves a day.

How long will it last me?
-Once your cube is lubed with Diff Oil, it will last you many months, without having to relube. Because you usually get 50cc of Diff Oil, that means your bottle will last probably at least a year. Even with lubing multiple cubes.

It's right in the original post.

 

[RobertFontaine]

Picked up a lifetime supply of 50k diff oil today from the local RC hobby store. Retensioned and lightly lubed the core and pieces of a Fangshi Shuang Ren v2. Nice. Definite improvement.

Improved corner cutting and a nicer feel. I'm curious if a 30k or something even less thick might make the cube faster. The Shaung Ren is already easy to control and faster would be nice.

 

[Cubeologist]

I don't use it on the pieces, but Traxxas 50k, in my opinion, is the best lubricant for the money if you are lubing your core. The pieces are another story though. I like to mix a low viscosity lubicle, like weight 1 or 2, with maru lube. I know it sounds silly, but it gives my cubes the feel that I prefer the most.

 

[ElectricDoodie]

Picked up a lifetime supply of 50k diff oil today from the local RC hobby store. Retensioned and lightly lubed the core and pieces of a Fangshi Shuang Ren v2. Nice. Definite improvement.

Improved corner cutting and a nicer feel. I'm curious if a 30k or something even less thick might make the cube faster. The Shaung Ren is already easy to control and faster would be nice.

Not really. It depends on how much of it you put in.
Really, the difference between 30k and 50k is just up to personal opinion.

 

[1LastSolve]

I personally think that 30K is way better than 50K.

 

[theROUXbiksCube]

Does Traxxas 50K come with a syringe?
If so how do you lube it without the syringe.

EDIT: Anyone know of a video with someone lubing with 50K Traxxas?

 

[Chree]

Does Traxxas 50K come with a syringe?
If so how do you lube it without the syringe.

It's not a syringe, really... but the cap has a long, thin tip that screws on to the bottle itself. You can see this in every picture of traxxis for sale.

I don't use the cap anymore. Not only is it difficult to precisely apply lube to this way... but also, the the lube will slowly work it's way through the cap and run on the outside of the bottle. Happens to be every time, and it's a mess. So I bought an extra small syringe from thecubicle.us which I refill from time to time. It's just a couple of bucks but it's far easier to apply lube this way.