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Old 07-16-2013 | 12:29 PM
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Default Air filter oil for off-road nitro engines

Hello everybody!
Which is your favorite oil for your air filter?
I use kyosho, the blue but i'm thinking to change.
Mugen or Losi?
It's a little difficult for me to use the kyosho.
It's sticky.
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Old 07-16-2013 | 12:32 PM
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Old 07-16-2013 | 07:01 PM
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Its supposed to be sticky. go to a cycle shop and buy some foam filter oil. You get so much more for about the same price.
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Old 07-16-2013 | 07:34 PM
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I like the kyosho blue stuff personally. I didn't like the Mugen or kyosho green too much.
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Old 07-16-2013 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoese37
Its supposed to be sticky. go to a cycle shop and buy some foam filter oil. You get so much more for about the same price.
+1 you get a quart for the same price as a Kyosho bottle. A quart will last a loooong time. I don't even remember when I got the one I have and it's only half gone.
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Old 07-16-2013 | 08:06 PM
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I should add that if you like a thinner oil. Add some isopropyl alcohol to thin it out. Just make sure you let it evaporate after applying to a filter.
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Old 07-16-2013 | 08:18 PM
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u can made ur own blend.
50:50 of marvel mystery oil and castor oil works very well.
or if you want lil bit sticky get K&N air filter oil and mix it with castor so that it wont be too sticky.
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Old 07-16-2013 | 09:17 PM
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http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...r-Fluid-SWWAFF

This stuff works good, especially if you wash and reuse filters.
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Old 07-16-2013 | 09:30 PM
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http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...r-Fluid-SWWAFF

This stuff works good, especially if you wash and reuse filters.
Great oil from TKO, used it for 2 seasons and engine internals look as good as new. Oil is a little sticky but not as bad as other oils I have used.
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Old 07-16-2013 | 09:47 PM
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I have used new car engine oil for years, never ever had a problem & never had any dirt/dust get past the outer filter element. At the moment I'm using 20w/50 Castrol GTX & it only cost $5 for 1 litre here in Australia, probably cheaper in the U.S.
It last for ages, costs bugger all & does a great job, & I can wash them out easily in hot water & dish washing liquid detergent.
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Old 07-16-2013 | 11:12 PM
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Sticky oil on the inner, and not-sticky oil on the outer. Works a treat to protect your engine, and won't overly clog up your filter with dirt.
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Old 07-17-2013 | 05:34 AM
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Old 07-17-2013 | 07:24 AM
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I'm using Twin Air Bio filter oil for Moto-X enges.
http://www.twinair.com/usa/twin-air-...wer-filter-oil
It's very thin, which makes it easy to apply, but gets really sticky after a few hours. It is not based on mineral oil like most 1:1 filter oils. I don't like that stuff anywhere near my engines.

There are many oils that do the job well, but there can be big differences on the price tag.

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Old 07-17-2013 | 10:39 AM
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http://www.dirtbikebitz.com/putoline...oil-p-134.html

Also available in handy spray cans.
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Old 07-19-2013 | 10:51 PM
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Losi oil is like hudy oil, a good oil but not a great oil. I have heard Kyosho is the best but I can't get it here in Vietnam. So I run the Mugen oil, VERY sticky which is what I like. If I am out then I would use the losi or hudy oil.
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