*LOL* Ara
so hab hier mal was des is von der Maguracult Homepage:
"Hydraulic oil
Magura Oil, which is filled into the brakes in Germany is greenish - Shell Naturelle. Unfortunately Shell USA doesn't sell (import) that same stuff. Shell USA says that this (environmental friendly) oil is too expensive for the American market.
Magura USA could get it in a special load (a boat load?) but it probably would last to the year 3000.
Magura USA searched high and low and ended up with Finish Line Shock Oil No 5, which is actually a mineral based synthetic oil and is of a reddish colour. Finish line shock oil is also environmental friendly and if you can trust the folks at Shell, it will mix with the original Shell stuff. It also has a better lubrication value than even the original German Shell.
So....all brakes are filled in Germany with Shell Naturelle. All Oil in the bleedkits and separate oil bottles available from
Magura USA is Finish Line No. 5 Shock Oil.
The viscosity or weight is measured in different ways in Europe and in the USA (figures!) but the original Shell Stuff is about 8 weight. The Finish Line again is 5. ( The smaller the number the thinner it is)
In case of extreme low temps, Finish Line No 2.5 weight is a temporarily accepted fix. It will make the brake levers return faster. Also 2.5 weight is Thorsten's personal choice for the rear Louise Disc brake.
(Mike's comment: would the brakes tend to leak if using the thinner oil in warmer weather?)
Emergency oil substitutes -
Cooking Oil will get rancid and changes viscosity. Mineral Oil from the Supermarket is also not a good substitute. You never know what viscosity that stuff has. Mostly a weight of 30 is sold but again, nobody knows for sure, because of the different measurements in viscosity. For emergency work in the middle of nowhere cooking oil, or mineral oil will work....so does water but it all really needs to be flushed later.
Probably the best emergency alternative is Sewing machine oil. It is available even in so-called third world countries.
NEVER use DOT (Car/Motorcycle) Brake fluid. It will destroy the seals. DOT brake fluid will attract water which makes the boiling point go down quick. (That's why the folks with "other" disc brakes have to change the stuff every year or two). And it is environmental a disaster. Not to mention that it will eat paint for breakfast and the real damage it can do to Carbon and other frame materials is widely unknown)"
Da steht auch was von Nähmaschienenöl!
und auchwas von Federgabelöl Viskosität 2.5
Vieleicht sollt ich des doch auch in meine Marta füllen anstatt des Royalblood...
Ronny
