Synthetic suspension fluid: coilover rebuild
Synthetic suspension fluid: coilover rebuild
I'm having a set of JIC coilovers rebuilt and they recommended synthetic fluid as part of the rebuild. It wasn't a huge expense so i went ahead and did it.
Did i get talked into buying snake oil or are there some real world advantages to this?
I've only briefly researched it and amsoil seemed to have a decent overview. But I was surprised how little i could find on real world application or personal opinions on the matter.
Did i get talked into buying snake oil or are there some real world advantages to this?
I've only briefly researched it and amsoil seemed to have a decent overview. But I was surprised how little i could find on real world application or personal opinions on the matter.
Basic Features and Benefits of Amsoil Shock Therapy Fluids
Feature - Cooler operation
Benefit - Cooler suspension systems resist stress and
wear. They last longer, perform better and require fewer repairs.
Feature - Thermal and oxidative stability – AMSOIL Shock Therapy Suspension Fluid resists the formation of sludge, varnish, deposits, acids and other degradation products.
Benefit - Suspension stays clean, helping it perform better, last longer and require fewer repairs.
Feature - Broad temperature range of application
Benefit - Maintains ability to protect in temperature extremes, helping suspension systems last longer.
Feature - Superior friction characteristics
Benefit - Lower wear rate, reduces heat and frictional energy loss and helps shocks and forks last longer.
Feature - Reduced aeration and foam
Benefit - Limits shock fade and inconsistent dampening, provides for smooth rebounds.
Feature - Seal conditioners
Benefit - Keeps seals soft and pliable, extending their service life.
Feature - Extended service life capability
Benefit - Saves money and reduces the environmental impact of used lubricants and less service down time.
Feature - Cooler operation
Benefit - Cooler suspension systems resist stress and
wear. They last longer, perform better and require fewer repairs.
Feature - Thermal and oxidative stability – AMSOIL Shock Therapy Suspension Fluid resists the formation of sludge, varnish, deposits, acids and other degradation products.
Benefit - Suspension stays clean, helping it perform better, last longer and require fewer repairs.
Feature - Broad temperature range of application
Benefit - Maintains ability to protect in temperature extremes, helping suspension systems last longer.
Feature - Superior friction characteristics
Benefit - Lower wear rate, reduces heat and frictional energy loss and helps shocks and forks last longer.
Feature - Reduced aeration and foam
Benefit - Limits shock fade and inconsistent dampening, provides for smooth rebounds.
Feature - Seal conditioners
Benefit - Keeps seals soft and pliable, extending their service life.
Feature - Extended service life capability
Benefit - Saves money and reduces the environmental impact of used lubricants and less service down time.
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They nailed it, synthetic fluids also tend to keep their viscosity for a longer time (shear resistance).
It also depends on the suspension setup... on my current bike I run power steering fluid in the forks instead of oil.. lol
It also depends on the suspension setup... on my current bike I run power steering fluid in the forks instead of oil.. lol
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