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Scottoil Refill Lubricants comes in 2 different forms: Standard Blue Scottoil and High-Temperature Red Scottoil.
What’s the difference?
Both oils have the same chemical makeup although the High-Temperature Scottoil is more viscous and therefore slightly thicker, meaning it will flow more slowly at higher temperatures than traditional blue Scottoil. Other than that, they’re the same and can even be mixed. So if you’re changing over from one oil to the other there’s no need to drain the system and start again, they’ll blend, saving you waste.
Which one do you need?
Your choice of oils is dependent on the average riding temperatures you usually experience. Between average temperatures of 0-30°C (32°F-86°F), we recommend Standard Blue Scottoil. For higher average temperatures go for Red as it will be a more suitable lubricant on the chain and will also be easy to regulate through the vacuum operated systems. The Red High-Temperature Scottoil should be used in daily average temperatures of 20-40°C (68°F-104°F).
In some cases, we would recommend you use Red High-Temperature Scottoil if your reservoir is located near a hot spot on the engine, as this will warm the oil in the reservoir to the operating range more suited to the red oil.
Blue Scottoil
Scottoil Standard Blue is an oil specifically blended for use with Scottoiler chain lube systems in normal average temperatures.
- Scottoiler Blue Oil is the first, traditional Scottoil
- 150ml is enough for 4,000 kilometers of riding
- It should be used in average daily temperatures of 0-30°C (32°F-86°F)
- Your choice of oil depends on the general riding temperatures you usually experience
- Suitable for most European countries and North America
Scottoil Blue is specially formulated to give the user great lubrication properties ensuring the chain is consistently oiled throughout your ride. Friction modifiers are present to ensure that no wear comes of using Scottoil, with tack-additives included to leave no sticky build up from the road on your chain.
Red Scottoil
Scottoil High Temp Red is specifically blended for use with Scottoiler chain lube systems.
- Scottoiler High-Temp. Red is specifically designed for warmer climates
- 125ml is enough for 4,000 kilometers of riding
- It should be used in average daily temperatures of 20-40°C (68°F-104°F)
- Your choice of oil depends on the general riding temperatures you usually experience
- Suitable for hotter climates such as Asia, Australia and southern Europe
Scottoil High Temperature Red is specially formulated to give the user great lubrication properties ensuring the chain is consistently oiled throughout your ride. Friction modifiers are present to ensure that no wear comes of using Scottoil, with tack-additives included to leave no sticky build up from the road on your chain.
