PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL Shock Therapy Suspension
Fluid is formulated for maximum stability and
high performance. High quality synthetic basestocks
and high viscosity indices provide unparalleled
shear stability. AMSOIL Shock Therapy Suspension
Fluid controls friction and heat, reduces wear
and scuffing and prevents fade more effective
than conventional fluids can. AMSOIL Shock Therapy
Suspension Fluid has been tested in the lab
and against the competition and proven to be
of the highest quality at a wide range of temperatures
and applications.
Controls
Dampening and Rebound
With
AMSOIL Shock Therapy Suspension Fluid,
viscosity remains constant and aeration and
foam are greatly reduced, significantly limiting
shock fade and inconsistent dampening. AMSOIL
Shock Therapy Suspension Fluid is formulated
for fade-free dampening and smooth rebounds
in many racing and recreational applications,
reducing rider fatigue and enabling the driver
to ride longer and harder while keeping focused
on the terrain ahead.
Reduces
Friction and Wear
Constant
friction in a shock body decreases suspension
performance while causing scuffing and wear
on the inner walls. AMSOIL Shock Therapy
Suspension Fluid contains friction modifiers
to reduce frictional energy loss and heat buildup.
Anti-wear agents protect against premature scuffing
and wear, while maintaining proper suspension
absorption.
Temperature
and Performance
AMSOIL Shock Therapy Suspension
Fluid features high pour and flash points, maintaining
its ability to provide superior protection in
both high and low temperature extremes. It is
highly resistant to volatility, avoiding breakdown
and resisting the buildup of sludge and deposits.
Maintains
Seal Pliability
AMSOIL Shock Therapy Suspension
Fluid includes seal conditioners, keeping seals
soft and pliable and extending their service
life.
Performance
Features
- Controls Friction
and Heat
- Reduces Wear
and Scuffing
- Effectively
Prevents Fade
- Smooth Rebounds
- High Pour and
Flash Points
- Keeps Seals
Soft and Pliable
| AMSOIL
STL #5 cross references to the following
lubricants: |
| Spectro SPL
Ultra Light |
Ohlins Front
Fork #5 |
| Race Tech Light |
Klotz 5W |
| Maxima Shock
Fluid |
RydeFX |
| Silkolene Pro
RSF |
Golden Spectro
Very Light |
| Belray Fork
5W |
Bilstein Bilmst
3030 |
| Redline Light |
SLP Light |
| PJ1 Fork Oil |
Showa SS05 |
| Belray HVI
5W |
|
Recommendations
AMSOIL Shock Therapy Suspension Fluid is recommended for front forks and
shocks in snowmobiles, motocross and cruiser
motorcycles, ATV's and other racing and recreational
use vehicles. Two different formulations are
available: The lightweight grade (STL) is recommended,
but not limited to, Showa, Kayaba, Bilstein,
RydeFX, Penske, WP forks, RACETECH (US1) and
Custom Axis suspension systems that demand quick
rebounds under extreme hot and cold weather
applications, while the medium grade (STM)
can be used in Ohlin, FOX, RACETECH (US2), Koni,
WP shocks and Harley-Davidson forks that recommend
type "E" or "B" fork oils, as well as other
applications that require more dampening and
slower rebounds. Refer to the owner's manual
for individual capacities, proper disassembly
and further recommendations. Owner's manuals
may refer to weights when recommending suspension
oil. These weight numbers are arbitrary because
no industry standard exists for classifying
suspension oil. The numbers can range from 2.5
to 30, depending on the manufacturer. AMSOIL
STL correlates closely to a 5 weight, while
AMSOIL STM is close to a 10 weight.
Compatibility
AMSOIL STL and STM can be mixed together based on individual
requirements and applications, and they are
compatible with most other suspension fluids.
Product
Availability
AMSOIL Shock Therapy Suspension
Fluids are available in quarts and 5-gallon
pails.
| TYPICAL
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES |
| AMSOIL SHOCK
THERAPY SUSPENSION FLUID |
STL
|
| Kinematic Viscosity
@ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) |
4.38
|
| Kinematic Viscosity
@ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) |
15.68
|
| Viscosity Index
(ASTM D-2270) |
210
|
| Pour Point, °C
(ASTM D-92) |
-54
|
| Flash Point,
°C [°F] |
175
[347] |
| Fire Point, °C
[°F] |
192
[378] |
| Four Ball Wear
Test (ASTM D-4172: 40kg, 75°C, 1200 rpm,
1 hr) Scar Diameter, mm |
0.40
|
| Foam, ml (ASTM
D-892) Sequence I, II, III |
65/0,
60/0, 65/0 |
| Blender Test
(25°C, low speed, 1 min.) |
2.5
mins to settle, 8% foam |