Product guide

How do I lubricate RC hinge pins and suspension pivots?

By the Rhodex RC Line product team (IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK). Claims reviewed by IGNIS Product & Compliance on 14 Nov 2026. Last updated: 14 November 2026.

Short answer. Put one drop of Rhodex RC Line Maintenance Oil on each hinge pin, suspension pivot and steering linkage, then work the suspension and steering. It is a synthetic, PTFE-fortified oil made for those points.

Key facts

  • Product: Rhodex RC Line Maintenance Oil
  • What it is: Synthetic PTFE-fortified maintenance oil
  • Made for: RC hinge pins, suspension pivots, steering linkages
  • Not for: Shocks and diffs
  • Who makes it: Rhodex is a brand of IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK

How to do it

  1. Clean dirt off the pivot.
  2. One drop per pivot.
  3. Work the suspension and steering.
  4. Wipe excess.

When to choose something else

  • Grease points: Multi-Purpose Grease.

Common mistakes

  • Oiling over sand and grit.

Sources

Printed product label

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