Stevendavis
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Not a fan of using "thin oil" for high speed off road applications. Thin oil is a very good fit for the racer who is willing to invest time into frequent bearing cleaning / lube sessions . Light Oil is the best for maintaining minimal bearing rolling resistance which = max top speed and minimal loss of hp, however i'm of the opinion that thin oils will blow past the seals and if your not paying attention to oil lubing intervals you can seize a bearing in a short period of time. Not sure why the vid suggests petro based oil as petro again can absorb and mix with moisture and go bad. I'm also respectful of all types of lube opinions so if you've had positive, reliable luck with oiling bearings than by all means do so. Another problem with bearings in an off road applications is when you use a pressure washer. The high pressure water literally blows right past the seals and causes premature wear. Most people probably don't use a pressure washer on an RC vehicle but in the world of ATV's and dirt bikes it's a problem to be aware of.
Not a fan of using "thin oil" for high speed off road applications. Thin oil is a very good fit for the racer who is willing to invest time into frequent bearing cleaning / lube sessions . Light Oil is the best for maintaining minimal bearing rolling resistance which = max top speed and minimal loss of hp, however i'm of the opinion that thin oils will blow past the seals and if your not paying attention to oil lubing intervals you can seize a bearing in a short period of time. Not sure why the vid suggests petro based oil as petro again can absorb and mix with moisture and go bad. I'm also respectful of all types of lube opinions so if you've had positive, reliable luck with oiling bearings than by all means do so. Another problem with bearings in an off road applications is when you use a pressure washer. The high pressure water literally blows right past the seals and causes premature wear. Most people probably don't use a pressure washer on an RC vehicle but in the world of ATV's and dirt bikes it's a problem to be aware of.
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