what is afterrun oil?
 

what is after run oil? do you really NEED it?

RE: what is afterrun oil?
 

That's the oil you put in the engine at the end of the day when you are done running the car. You run it out of fuel at the end of the day and put about 4 or 5 drops in the carb and give the pull cord a few pulls to throw it around in the engine. If you don't use after run oil when you are done running then the inside of the engine will rust from sitting with no oil in it.

RE: what is afterrun oil?
 

Nitro atracks mosture. Dont forget to pull the glow plug and put some in the motor as well. Give the pull cord a couple of pulls to make sure its gets all over the piston. :)

RE: what is afterrun oil?
 

how will you know if it coats the whole engine?

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It will, thats why you pull the pull start a fiew times. You can also use WD40 in it aswell, a one second stream in the carb and the motor will displace all the moisture. Thats what i use. :)

RE: what is afterrun oil?
 

dont use wd40, use after run oil, wd40 just displaces the water doesnt absorb it, only traxxas reccomends to use it. A bottle of after run costs a couple of dollars and will last a long time. nitro fuel attracts water if left over time in an engine so you want something that will get rid of it, not just move it around.

RE: what is afterrun oil?
 

You can use transmission fluid for after run oil also it the same thing.

F.Y.I. there no such thing as an oil that removes water, all oils pretty much displace water since oil and water don't mix, there is no way for oil to remove water, it basically displaces the water off of the metal parts.


As long as you are using some sort of thin oil that will coat the metal good you will be good to go. I personally have used WD-40 (fish oil based), 3 in 1 oil, transmission fluid, 5w10 and of course after run oil. THey all produced the same effect, keep the inside pristeen and clean, rust free easy to start next time. I actually have customers that use all sorts of different oils for after run oil and none of them have had a problem. Just make sure you are using some sort of oil when you are done running for the day.

RE: what is afterrun oil?
 

well bro, you can use it in your stuff, but i will use after run oil in my stuff, just because you do it doesnt make it right. why would you want to give bad information to peope, especially people who are new to the hobby, why not just give them the proper information.

RE: what is afterrun oil?
 

Don't start that crap over here. I'm not gonna play games with you any more like back in the day, you can go around pushing what ever garbgage you want. Just let it spew that's fine. Obviously you don't know what the properties of oil are or else you wouldn't be going around telling people that it makes the water "go away"(whatever that means).

RE: what is afterrun oil?
 

?? after run oil is designed to use in nitro engies "hence the name" after you run them. WD40 is not, plain and simple. No where on the can does it say to install or put into a nitro engine. why not just tell people the PROPER information and use after run oil? I dont think thats starting trouble.

RE: what is afterrun oil?
 

Whatever Ehroof. Do your song and dance I know every thing and every one else is wrong thing.

RE: what is afterrun oil?
 

whatever bro, just give correct information to these guys, they are new to the hobby and need proper information in order to enjoy the hobby.

RE: what is afterrun oil?
 

w d40 works ok!

RE: what is afterrun oil?
 

:D

RE: what is afterrun oil?
 

LOL wade, the local hobby stores call me for advice. and stephen, i am not trying to start trouble, i just want you to use the correct stuff and enjoy the hobby, wd40 is not the correct thing to use as after run oil.

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ROTF, of course they call you, why wouldn't they.

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i wont argue with you wade, just make sure you give these guys the right information when they ask

RE: what is afterrun oil?
 

I don't think you have to worry about that, I'll be sure to call you first for advice.

RE: what is afterrun oil?
 

Yes it works and yes traxxas does say to use it, and to be honest if its good enough for them, its good enough. Afterrun oil is not brawny paper towel[sm=lol.gif] it doesnt absorb moisture, that has got to be the funniest thing ive ever heard. You can also use cyclo break away, thats a good choice as well. Someone needs to learn the properties of how these oils work before they start talking crap about it. :eek:

RE: what is afterrun oil?
 

Correct info. And your credits include? Just because you dont use it doesnt make it wrong. You might want to take a step back and find out what is in afterrun oil. Thats right your reinventing the wheel again. Sorry dude my bad[sm=spinnyeyes.gif]

RE: what is afterrun oil?
 

another one giving great advice, after run does get rid of the moisture it doesnt just move it like wd40, you guys can use it if you want in your stuff but dont tell these guys to use it, let them use the proper stuff for it.

RE: what is afterrun oil?
 

here is some reading for the rest of you guys who what to LEARN the proper stuff:

http://www.awesomerccars.com/content...ars-seds.shtml

http://www.mdplanes.com/after_run_oil.htm

RE: what is afterrun oil?
 

hahaha that convo was intense! but everyone thanks for all the info!

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LOL, you might want to read the second article. LOL it just proves our point. LMAO.

This is the second article. I think allaboutfun mentioned tranny fluid and 3 in 1. HMMM I think we have LEARNED SOMETHING.

Should I use after run oil:

It is always a good idea to use some after run oil.
First let the tank run completely empty at idle until it runs out of fuel (try re-starting it several times).

Next put a few drops down the carb [open] and a few drops down the glow Plug hole (leave the plug out and put a rag over the top of the engine) and spin it over for 5 seconds on the starter box.

Last put a few more drops down the carb, reinstall the glow pug and spin the engine over 5 more seconds.

If you do not have a good after run oil, Marvel Mystery oil works great and can be had at any automotive or hardware store. Other substitutes would be automatic Trans fluid, 3in1 oil or Mineral oil from the drug store!

NEVER USE ANY OILS THAT CONTAIN SILICONE

RE: what is afterrun oil?
 

"If you do not have a good after run oil, Marvel Mystery oil works great and can be had at any automotive or hardware store. Other substitutes would be automatic Trans fluid, 3in1 oil or Mineral oil from the drug store!"

yes gbi, but i dont see a mention of wd40, thats what this is all about. Whatever man, you will defend each other no matter what!!!