Fork Oil

Try our simple fork oil selection charts to find out which oil you need for your brand of fork, terrain, climate and riding. Learn More

Motorex 2.5 wt fork oil - 15 cSt @ 40°C

Available in 250 ml or 1 L bottles
Refill Bottles - also available in refill bottles here

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Motorex 4 wt fork oil
16 cSt @ 40°C

Fox Racing Shox use Motorex 4wt oil in its MY21 DHX2 and FLOAT X2 shocks

Available in 250 ml or 1 L bottles
Refill Bottles - also available in refill bottles here

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Motorex 5 wt fork oil - 22 cSt @ 40°C

Available in 250 ml or 1 L bottles
Also available at a lower price in 1, 4 & 5 litre refilled bottles as availability of refill bottles allows

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Motorex 7.5 wt fork oil - 35 cSt @ 40°C

Available in 250 ml or 1 L bottles
Also available at a lower price in 1, 4 & 5 litre refilled bottles as availability of refill bottles allows

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Motorex 10 wt fork oil - 50 cSt @40°C

Available in 250 ml or 1 L bottles

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Shockcraft equivalent oil to OEM RockShox 5 wt oil is Motorex 2.5 wt
Rockshox 5 wt oil is used mostly in Rockshox Motion Control forks

Motorex 2.5 wt is available from Shockcraft in 250 ml or 1 L bottles
Also available at a lower price in 1 & 4 litre refilled bottles Learn More

Shockcraft equivalent oil to OEM RockShox 3 wt oil is Shockcraft Hot Oil Pink & Hot Oil Green
Rockshox 3 wt oil was used in piggyback rear shocks (Monarch & Super Deluxe) as well as Charger fork dampers

Shockcraft Hot Oil Pink & Hot Oil Green are available from Shockcraft in 250 ml bottles

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Shockcraft equivalent oil to OEM RockShox 7 wt oil is Motorex 5 wt
Rockshox 7 wt oil was used in inilne rear shocks (Monarch & Deluxe)
The slightly higher viscosity (than 3 wt) reduces noise and increases low speed damping

Motorex 5 wt is available from Shockcraft in 250 ml or 1 L bottles
Also available at a lower price in 1 & 4 litre refilled bottles

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Shockcraft equivalent oil to OEM Manitou 5 wt oil is Motorex 2.5 wt

Motorex 2.5 wt is available from Shockcraft in 250 ml or 1 L bottles
Also available at a lower price in 1 & 4 litre refilled bottles Learn More

Shockcraft equivalent oil to OEM Fox 4 wt oil is Motorex 4 wt or Hot Oil Pink & Hot Oil Green
Fox 4 wt oil is manufactured by Motorex and used in 2021+ Fox X2 shocks

Motorex 4 wt is available from Shockcraft in 250 ml or 1 L bottles
Hot Oil Pink & Hot Oil Green are available from Shockcraft in 250 ml bottles Learn More

Shockcraft equivalent oil to OEM Fox 5 wt PTFE (Teflon) oil is Motorex 2.5 wt fork oil

Fox 5 wt PTFE oil is used in Fox forks with GRIP dampers since the late 2010's and is the colour and consistency of old milk.  This is due to white teflon powder floating around in the yellow oil.

Motorex 2.5 wt fork oil is available from Shockcraft in 250 ml or 1 litre bottles
Also available at a lower price in 1 & 4 litre refilled bottles Learn More

Shockcraft equivalent oil to OEM Fox 5 wt R1 (first generation red) oil is Shockcraft Hot Oil Pink
Fox 5w R1 oil was Fox's first high performance oil.
It was not used in any Fox MTB products.

Shockcraft Hot Oil Pink is available from Shockcraft in 250 ml bottles Learn More

Shockcraft equivalent oil to OEM Fox 5 wt R2 (second generation red) oil is Shockcraft Hot Oil Pink
Fox 5w R2 oil was Fox's second high performance oil and the first to be used in MTB dampers

Shockcraft Hot Oil Pink is available from Shockcraft in 250 ml bottles Learn More

Shockcraft equivalent oil to OEM Fox 5 wt R3 yellow oil is Motorex 2.5 wt fork oil
Fox 5 wt R3 oil is used in Fox forks and shocks since the late 2010's and is a light yellow colour

Motorex 2.5 wt is available from Shockcraft in 250 ml or 1 L bottles
Also available at a lower price in 1 & 4 litre refilled bottles Learn More

Shockcraft equivalent oil to OEM Fox 7 wt oil is Motorex 7.5 wt fork oil
Fox 7 wt oil was used in Fox forks and shocks from 2003
It is still used in the Fox Float and DPS rear shock dampers

Motorex 7.5 wt is available from Shockcraft in 250 ml or 1 L bottles
Also available at a lower price in 1 & 4 litre refilled bottles Learn More

5 cSt Motorex Corex Hydraulic Oil
1/3 the viscosity (thickness) of 2.5 wt fork oil
For use when very low damping or much faster reaction speeds are required

Available in larger quantities here

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Fox 10 wt existed in green and red.  Both were 47 cSt @ 40°C.
Motorex 7.5 wt oil is 35 cSt @ 40°C, Motorex 10 wt oil is 50 cSt @ 40°C.
Many shocks and forks claimed to use Fox 10 wt red but actually used Fox 7 wt (orange 32 cSt).  We have viscosity tests to prove this.
Most forks and shocks perform better with 7.5 wt than 10 wt.  But we have both available.
Shockcraft recommended replacement for OEM Fox 10 wt oil is Motorex 7.5 wt fork oil
Shockcraft equivalent oil to OEM Fox 10 wt oil (green and red) is Motorex 10 wt fork oil

Motorex 7.5 wt & 10 wt  are available from Shockcraft in 250 ml or 1 L bottles
Also available at a lower price in 1 & 4 litre refilled bottles Learn More

10 cSt Motorex Corex Hydraulic Oil
2/3 the viscosity (thickness) of 2.5 wt fork oil
For use when low damping or faster action are required
Correct viscosity for Rockshox Reverb dropper posts & Shimano brakes.

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Shockcraft equivalent oil to OEM Fox JM92 (synthetic) oil is Shockcraft Hot Oil Pink
Fox TM92 oil is Fox's synthetic high performance oil.  It is not used by Fox in MTB applications.

Shockcraft Hot Oil Pink is available from Shockcraft in 250 ml bottles Learn More

Motorex Fork & Hydraulic Oils in 1, 4  or 5 litre bottles
Bottles are refilled from our bulk Motorex oil supply

1 litre available in new Shockcraft Jerry Can or clean Motorex oil bottle
4 and 5 litre bottles are clean Motorex oil bottles

Availability dependent on number of excess bottles in stock

If you wish to supply your own clean container check out our bulk oil option

We are unable to ship refilled fork oil bottles larger than 1 litre internationally

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Get Super Smooth Suspension with Supergliss, Slickoleum & SKF Seals.  Our fork service party packs include the oils, grease and tools specially selected by Shockcraft to help make your forks run smoother.

STEP 1: Buy fork service party pack & SKF seals (select your SKF kit/s here)
STEP 2: Get together with your riding buddies & service forks
STEP 3 (most important): Enjoy the ride!

Motorex fork oils & lubricants are also available at a lower price in 1 & 4 litre refilled bottles

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