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We've Improved Our Suspension Oil: Here's What You Need To Know.
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Posted By: Mason Copeland
Aug 25, 2021
WPL BIKE has recently undergone a formula upgrade for our suspension oil line. This has been the result of collaboration with top suspension brands in the industry who have helped identify the areas for improvement that could take our suspension oil from an already popular product among suspension mechanics to the leading product in the industry on every metric.
Mechanics lean towards using WPL for its bio-based features: zero toxicity means you can touch without neoprene gloves on, no risk of poisoning through inhalation, easy disposal, and a better product for the environment. Learn more about our excluded chemicals list here: https://wplbike.com/pages/excluded-chemicals .
Feel good about what you're putting in your suspension
The areas identified for improvement are the following: cold temperature resistance, oxidative stability, seal compatibility, and anti-wear. Learn more about these metrics here. https://wplbike.com/pages/suspension-oil-specs
Below you will find comparative data on viscosities and VI’s between our oils and competitor’s oils as measured in our own laboratories. As you will find we rank highly among them and this is in addition to our superior lubricity properties which has garnered attention over the years. Read more about what makes our suspension oils different.https://wplbike.com/blogs/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-suspension-oil
WPL Kinematic Viscosities
|
WPL Oil
|
Viscosity
@5°C
(cSt)
|
Viscosity
@40°C
(cSt)
|
Viscosity
@100°C
(cSt)
|
VI40-100
|
VI5-40
|
|
2.5 wt
(ISOVG15)
|
52.4
|
16.2
|
5.6
|
342
|
253
|
|
5wt
(ISOVG22)
|
69.7
|
19.8
|
6.6
|
330
|
240
|
|
7wt
(ISOVG32)
|
118
|
29.7
|
8.6
|
290
|
225
|
|
10wt
(ISOVG46)
|
185
|
42.1
|
10.8
|
261
|
214
|
|
20wt
(ISOVG68)
|
418
|
74.5
|
15.6
|
224
|
181
|
Rockshox & Fox Comparison
| Suspension Oil |
Viscosity @5°C (cSt) |
Viscosity @40°C (cSt) |
Viscosity @100°C (cSt) |
VI 40-100 | VI 5-40 |
| Rockshox 3wt | 52.6 | 16.6 | 6.9 | 450 | 265 |
| Rockshox 5wt | 58.2 | 18.1 | 6.5 | 368 | 267 |
| Rockshox 0W30 | 214.9 | 40.3 | 8.9 | 209 | 172 |
| Fox R3 5wt | 70.0 | 17.8 | 5.6 | 296 | 190 |
| Fox PTFE 5wt | 77.5 | 18.1 | 5.3 | 260 | 164 |
| Fox 10wt Red | 171.5 | 47.9 | 15.5 | 340 | 263 |
Cold Temperature Dynamic Viscosity Behaviour
| WPL Oil |
Viscosity @5oC (mPa s) |
Viscosity @0oC (mPa s) |
Viscosity @-5oC (mPa s) |
Viscosity @-10oC (mPa s) |
| WPL 2.5wt | 49.8 | 62.6 | 80.3 | 104.2 |
| WPL5wt | 63.4 | 81.9 | 106.1 | 140.4 |
| WPL 7wt | 106.4 | 137.9 | 182.0 | 245.4 |
| WPL 10wt | 175.7 | 232.7 | 314.2 | 434.1 |
| WPL 20wt | 390.8 | 562.7 | 778.2 | 1128.8 |
Rockshox & Fox Comparison
| Oil |
Viscosity @5oC (mPa s) |
Viscosity @0oC (mPa s) |
Viscosity @-5oC (mPa s) |
Viscosity @-10oC (mPa s) |
| RockShox 3wt | 44.4 | 54.7 | 68.5 | 87.3 |
| RockShox 5wt | 51.8 | 65.5 | 84.7 | 112.9 |
| RockShox 0W30 | 190.5 | 261.2 | 365.0 | 523.0 |
| Fox R3 5wt | 57.8 | 75.6 | 101.2 | 138.5 |
| Fox PFTE 5wt | 66.1 | 88.4 | 121.3 | 170.5 |
| Fox 10wt Red | 147.1 | 189.0 | 247.8 | 332.7 |
| Fox 20wt Gold | 760.8 | 1131.3 | 1727.2 | 2730.0 |
| Motorex 4wt | 51.5 | 65.9 | 86.7 | 117.8 |