Maxima Shock Absorber Fluid
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Maxima 59055-15 Racing Fork Oil 15WT High-Performance Suspension Fluid 55-Gallon Drum
Maxima Shock Absorber Fluid: Precision-Engineered Damping Performance
When suspension performance is on the line, the fluid inside your shocks matters just as much as the hardware. Maxima Racing Oils has built a well-earned reputation among professional and amateur racers alike for formulating lubricants that go well beyond baseline specs — and their lineup of shock absorber fluids is a prime example of that philosophy in action.
Two Distinct Formulas for Every Application
Maxima offers shock absorber fluids in two core formulations, each tuned for different performance demands:
- Racing Shock Fluid (Mineral-Based): A mineral-based shock fluid designed for high-performance shocks, featuring a shear-stable, high 300+ viscosity index formulation that maintains viscosity and film strength while reducing wear. Its advanced additive system minimizes stiction and reduces running friction while minimizing foaming and air entrainment, and its ultra-clean formulation eliminates corrosion, conditions seals, and extends equipment life.
- Synthetic Racing Shock Fluid (Full-Synthetic Ester-Based): A full-synthetic, ester-based shock fluid designed to ensure maximum performance and provide maximum protection under the most severe conditions, with a shear-stable, ultra-high viscosity index greater than 350 that maintains film strength and reduces wear under extreme temperatures. Formulated to maintain film strength under intense temperature swings, the advanced additive system minimizes foaming and air entrainment for consistent damping response, while the ultra-clean formulation conditions seals and prevents internal corrosion.
Multiple Viscosity Weights for Dialed-In Tuning
One of the strengths of Maxima's shock fluid lineup is the availability of multiple viscosity weights, letting riders and drivers fine-tune suspension feel precisely. The 3WT (Light) can be used in all late-model motorcycle shocks, the 7WT (Medium) is recommended where additional damping is needed, and the 10WT (Heavy) is specified for Öhlins and Fox shocks. Both mineral and synthetic formulas are designed for steel and aluminum bodied suspension components, making them broadly compatible across powersports, performance auto, and off-road platforms.
What Sets Maxima Apart in This Category
An extremely high viscosity index guarantees stable, high-temperature, fade-free damping performance and extremely low pour points — two qualities that matter enormously when temperatures spike during sustained hard riding or racing. Anti-foam, anti-wear, and oxidation-stable additives reduce friction and minimize fluid contamination, while seal conditioners keep seals pliable and prevent leakage. Taken together, these properties mean Maxima shock fluids don't just protect your suspension — they help it perform more consistently lap after lap, trail mile after trail mile.
Whether you're rebuilding factory shocks on a motocross bike, refreshing a UTV's suspension for desert racing, or servicing aftermarket shocks on a performance car, Maxima's shock absorber fluid lineup offers a scientifically grounded, race-proven solution that serious suspension technicians trust.