ATF can be used, but the biggest drawback is the loose viscosity requirements . One bottle of brand x atf might be equivilent of 10 weight, while another bottle of brand y might be 15 weight.
What oil do you use for bike forks?
To clean your forks you’ll need
With the syringe go round the seals gently applying some oil, use the same oil that is inside your forks or you can use Finish Line Shock oil if you have none spare.
What can I use to lube my MTB fork?
What else can be used as fork oil?
You can use differential oil . Check the spec on your fork to see what viscosity (“weight”) you need. Make sure that you don’t overfill the shock (don’t guess!)- some shocks only have oil in one side, and others don’t have oil at all.
What viscosity is ATF oil?
Automatic Transmission
Transmission Fluid is essentially thin hydraulic oil. In order to effectively lubricate the delicate parts of the system, the viscosity of the oil is kept low – generally around 0W/5 or 5W/10 .
Can I use engine oil for fork oil?
motor oil works well in the outer chambers of twin chamber forks . I first used it in my honda now my yamaha and I think the 5/20 motor oil is slicker and offers less stiction. Some have said the honda forks mix the outer and inner oils over time so that might be a problem if you run your too long between changes.
Can you use WD40 on bike forks?
Its not to be used on forks ... It will damage the seals... Just used normal warm water to clean the outside then if you can have a tech pop the seals and use a proper fork oil that is synthetic based to lube it.....
Can you use WD40 on suspension forks?
Please don’t use WD40, GT85 or any similar products ! Instead of cleaning your seals, they will wash away the grease under the seals, letting dirt in much more easily– even if you’re careful you will also risk contamination of brake rotors/pads and these products can also dry out seals.
Can you use WD40 on bike suspension?
Yes you can use WD 40 on your chain .... The big problem is getting the WD 40 on the rubber seals in the rear wheel bearings, suspension bearings, and the BB bearings. The WD 40 can really clean up a chain...it is too light to stick around long enough to act as a good lubricant...
Can you use engine oil in MTB forks?
Motor oil (Mineral) will distroy seals ... Now full synthetic will not however it is the wrong viscosity and will not work properly. Usually forks will use straight weight oils, other than Manitou which uses a multi-grade...
Can you use engine oil in suspension?
If you want to ruin the performance of your damper, by all means use motor oil in there . Use shock oil for anything that is damping, and motor oil for the splash oil in the lowers. Depending on the shock it is usually 5wt for the damper and 15wt for splash oil.
How do you lubricate bike forks?
Is motor oil the same as fork oil?
As for the differences between motor oil and fork oil, the way they measure the “weight” is completely different , and fork oil has additives to keep it from “foaming” , plus other additives directly needed in the fork enviroment.
Is hydraulic oil the same as fork oil?
Fork oil is hydraulic oil , so i don ́t think there would be any problems if you use the one your dad can get. Fork oil has additional additives in it that help prevent foaming (VERY important for consistent damping) and also a few other additives in it that hydro fluid does not.
How do you temporarily fix fork seals?
Is ATF hydraulic fluid?
ATF makes a fantastic hydraulic oil.
Also, the additives in ATF are formulated to improve lubricity, anti-foaming, shear stability and resistance to oxidation. ATF is a premium hydraulic fluid , but also comes at a premium price, which is its major downside.
Is ATF corrosive?
You might notice rough shifts or slips when your transmission fluid is low. Since transmission fluid is corrosive , small leaks can also lead to major damage to nearby parts or other components.
Where do I put ATF fluid?
What weight oil should I use in my forks?
How do I oil my front bike suspension?
Should you oil bike suspension?
The most important part of maintaining your suspension forks, is keeping the fork well lubricated . This means ensuring there is lubrication inside the fork, and that this lubricant isn’t contaminated by dirt from the outside. Suspension forks use a unique oil-based lubrication system.
How do you clean front suspension forks?
Can you use WD-40 on MTB?
Can I Use WD40 on my MTB Chain? Can I use WD-40 to lube my bicycle chain? No. You should never use WD40 as chain lubricant since WD-40 is NOT a true lubricant since it’s primary use is as a solvent or rust dissolver.
Is silicone spray good for bike chains?
Yes. It is not optimal for use on chains though. It washes away rather easily leaving your chain unprotected and un-lubricated. It would work in a pinch but a light oil or something specifically made for the application will work much better and last a lot longer.
What is spray silicone?
Silicone spray lubricant lubricates metals that fasten together and move , including cables, bearings, springs, hinges, hoses, latches and much more. Silicone sprays are an effective way of lubricating metals from friction. Wood Applications.
