JSW07-- I'm happy about your confidence. But big suspension mfrs recommend the fluids they get oil companies to put the company logo on-- it's product that adds to their sales. On the plus side, at least it's a known quantity and they'll eat problems for gear still under warranty, which is a good argument for sticking to what they recommend. We've seen, though, companies quietly retire or reformulate their branded oils. Lowers oil, for example, wasn't always "20wt", and heavy magic piston fluids seem to be going out of style in favour of lighter oils. Some respected companies don't even believe in oils except for dampers; they prefer grease.
Aside from this mysterious business with DVO piston seals and bio-oil, which may or may not actually be a thing, DVO is kind of a breath of fresh air. They'll sell you a "house" oil they've had consistent results with, but they're fine with a list of brands they're happy to send you, that notably doesn't include Maxima or the Rockshox oils made by same.
Nov. 20, 2023, 8:53 p.m. - Flagrant_Mechanic
JSW07-- I'm happy about your confidence. But big suspension mfrs recommend the fluids they get oil companies to put the company logo on-- it's product that adds to their sales. On the plus side, at least it's a known quantity and they'll eat problems for gear still under warranty, which is a good argument for sticking to what they recommend. We've seen, though, companies quietly retire or reformulate their branded oils. Lowers oil, for example, wasn't always "20wt", and heavy magic piston fluids seem to be going out of style in favour of lighter oils. Some respected companies don't even believe in oils except for dampers; they prefer grease. Aside from this mysterious business with DVO piston seals and bio-oil, which may or may not actually be a thing, DVO is kind of a breath of fresh air. They'll sell you a "house" oil they've had consistent results with, but they're fine with a list of brands they're happy to send you, that notably doesn't include Maxima or the Rockshox oils made by same.