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Can i put castrol sae10w mineral fork oil in my fox forks, I've have been using finish line to top up after a wiper service but that has now gone. So now I want to do a full oil change and I'm wondering if it's better synthetic or mineral?
Depends. You can't use that if you need a damper. However, it will be fine for slashing about in the bottom of the legs if it's just for lubrication. Exactly which fork is it? Sealed damper or not?
Fox talas and a set of floats, 2009/10 they are not the FIT system. So would synthetic be a better option?
I think 10w Fox oil is actually Silkolene RSF,which you can get from motorbike shops at less than half the Fox price,it'll be kinder to your damper.
Ian
+1 for motorbike shop, just done my 888's much cheaper than mtb fork oil (and a much bigger bottle)
mikewsmith what grade and was it mineral or synthetic oil?
Fully synthetic, 10 weight or 7.5 if you're really light.
From a good brand:
Motul,
Castrol,
Fuchs/Silkolene
e.t.c
Tunis Mr LoCo looks like it will be 10W as I'm a bit of a pudding.
😆Tunis
That should read [u]thanks[/u], typical iPhone 🙄
Synthetic (probably) will be changing 4-5 times this year I think so cheaper = better!!
Mineral oil is a bad idea for forks - stick to fully synthetic.
Tunis to you too Sir 😆
Told yeah I'd order a socket if I couldn't find one, cheer Si keep up the good work you will get my DHX air soon for a full service.