Wet Running Maintenance | Traxxas Support
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- If your Traxxas model has been running in wet conditions or cleaned with water, follow these tips to get it back to top running condition.
To learn more, visit www.traxxas.com
Thank Lord this channel exists
Ikr
Wow!!! So much work. I just spray the water off with the air compressor and hit up the moving parts with wd40. Running the same vehicle through all weather all year around for the last 7 years! 😁
Pro Tip, inspect/clean and re lube the unit after running on the grass in early morning and late evening.
It doesn't seem like it but there can be a bunch of water on your lawn in the early and late hours that can easily work its way into your diff's and other transmission components potentially resulting in rust.
I’m watching this because my rustler 4x4 vxl is wet and next to me
Same but slash 4x4 vxl
Same but Rustler VXL
JEZ I thought they weren’t water proof
Got Ya! Same but Senton 4x4 mega 550
Same but with my Maxx
Not everyone knows what to clean or how to ? And I didn't know it could affect my bearings. And transmission. So great video. Thank you for your information.
I would highly recommend taping the vent holes in the tires when running in wet conditions
Thanks, I'm adding to watch later so I can continue watching after watching this video about 10 times, I still have to go back to watch it again. You guys help a lot with this kind of stuff. Thanks!
I love you Traxxas
I run a 4x4 slash and 4x4 stampede in wet conditions a lot and they have held up great. I remove the body and spray the truck down with the hose, then do the same cleaning routine as shown in this video up to the 1:15 mark. I use Superlube spray instead of WD-40. Additionally, I clean the spur gear area, because it's easy and it always gets wet and muddy. Undo two screws on the bottom of the chassis and two on the top to remove the rear end for access to clean the spur gear area and spray lube on the bearings. Cleaning is a quick process if you have an electric screwdriver or drill with hex bits and a 7mm socket for removing the wheel nuts.
This is a great Traxxas Channel. It is saved me a lot of grief. In this video however they did make a mistake. Sort of halfway a mistake. When they said use WD-40 to lubricate the bearings and remove any moisture, they're correct that WD-40 is good to remove moisture that's what w d stands for water displacer, but if it gets in the bearings it will destroy the bearings. You never ever run of use WD-40 to lubricate bearings as it is not an oil and it is not a lubricant.
WD40 IS A water deterrant, NOT a lube. Use a silicone lubricant on the metals to prevent rust. It also works like rainX it just beads right off
I use lithium grease for gears and motor
It is a grease for bearing it repels water and can handle heat
Agreed it's there to penetrate not lubricate, one of the biggest misconceptions about WD40 is it's for maintenance, it's mostly made of paraffin...if you spray it onto grease it breaks it down in no time.
ahhhhhhh wd40 does not go on bearings
What
Why
@@bricksandpieces1 because it’s not a lubricant
@@mannydefelice4370 what is it
@@bricksandpieces1 a solvent
That slash in the beginning looks so good with that combination of wheels and that body
Nice editing guys great work and audio. You make great cars maybe make a f1 rc car kinda like the Ford GT !!!!
Thanks Traxxas.
Never done this and still no problem
sticky0420 lol
Same i just wash it and give it dry
Lol
Same
Same with my old beater ftx but my traxxas completely different story that gets a bit of wd40 or gt85 around it after every use only the wheel bearings and it still runs fine
I e mailed tray as about an issue, and they were amazing with response time! They truest have THE BEST support of all rc companies
I've had my Stampede 4×4 vxl brushless for 6 years now and never once it collaborated with water up until last night after that snow fall.
This video makes me not want to drive in water
It’s ok if u get the car wet just don’t submerge it
You can but just not in a deep puddle or else the tech in it won’t work anymore
Pennsylvanian Railfan it’s fine if that happens
ya
Me yes
If you dont want to ruin micro fiber towels. I would suggest coffee filters. That's the go to disposable lint free blessing we have used in garages.
😅 i drove my udr into streams for 2 days It was a campaign trip an ñd I let the car sit for 2 days after the trip cause I was tired I go to spin my tires to make sure everything was free and well my differentials were rusted shut so I spent the next 8 hours getting everything to working order and just packed it with grease like overkill
If you ever have rust just take the parts and soak them in pb blaster and it will eat the rust that way you don’t have to buy new parts and then re grease afterwards
R/ihadastroke
Like legit streams? I’ve ran my maxx in wet parking lots/ very shallow puddles and did anything but hose it down and blow it dry, should I be worried?😬I’m planning on greasing the wheel bearings this weekend, I’m just worried around the diffs
I found if you run in snow, set the model outside for a while to cool down before you run it. That way the snow won't build up so bad and turn to ice.
Parts will break more easily if colder
I love Traxxas because we can work and maintain cars that we can't do with our real driving car, Traxxas make things easier and fun to work on, just like Legos going 70+, good work Traxxas ☺☺☺❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Greetings from Germany. I like this channel. Very helpful support videos. Thx a lot!!!
I find it oddly disturbing to poke small holes in my tires. I get it’s to help water drain but doesn’t it just give water a higher chance of GETTING IN?
Lol I know I'm late but. Everyone does this it's common practice Traxxas tires already have holes punched in then in the inside so do alot of brands. It helps to keep water out and the tires from ballooning
Yes but it will get out. If you don't, less water will go in BUT it will not go out at all.
thanks for the tips!
I have a 6S slash and after I fully submerge it (multiple times) I just drive it around really fast until it's completely drying get the water out of the bearings and then it's perfectly fine it still works now
RC screwz kit
Closed cell foam for tires
2 little holes in each tires
Stainless steel bearings
Maxima grease
No worries whatsoever
Nah, if parts break, buy, install, repeat
no
It’s part of the hobby
I mean, you need to maintain it too. To save money.
You are lazy
@@ericstephany7305 and you are a kid
For the seals and gears you can use 3M silicone paste. That’s what i use
WD40 is not meant to lubricate it's a penetrant for freeing off seized in bolts etc. It's actually made up of mostly paraffin, it breaks down grease like a degreaser. You need some sort of chain lube spray to keep the bearings lubricated.
1:02 there is some rust on some of the screws. I think they should use stainless steel. Instead of the black finish ones. I used to have a Traxxas Slash. And all the screws got like that.
You can buy those you just got to find a hardware store
@@the_ltz_guymaster7912 tony screws is what ive seen
Fun fact: wd40 dries THE HELL out of any bearings
Good or bad
@@bricksandpieces1 bad obviously
Literally removes the grease that keeps the bearing working properly.
Thanks Traxxas!
wd40 on bearings, you serious?
Me: *proceeds to accidentally drive rc car into pool and does no maintenance*
Rc car: *breaks*
Surprised pikachu face
what if i run through a small puddle one time
You sprayed wd40 into the slipper clutch area. I followed this video and now my stampede make a high squeal sound upon acceleration which makes me think the oil is now causing the slipper clutch to slip too much. Are you sure it is safe to spray lubricants into the slipper clutch?
Do not use WD-40 in the manner shown in this video. I am not sure why it is shown but the use cases in the video are terrible. I spray it on non-moving parts only for rust resistance and water repelling. Use grease on all moving parts and keep WD-40 away from bearings and moving parts it drys them out and makes them squeaky and removes any grease on them.
Shame the manual no longer show how to remove the access covers, Heck I didnt know how to access the diff on my slash...
I was playing with my slash 4x4 and went on this huge jump. My car ended up landing in the ocean...still works fine after a year bit I bet everything is rusted
Running in water is no problem as Long as you don’t submerge it or drive in salt water.
I'm rebuilding two emax 3906 that I get used and all hardware is Rusty and shock rods
Need videos for the new bl2s 4x4 please 🙏
Does anyone know if it is okay if I see water in my nihm battery?
So you're saying if the inside of the receiver box happens to get wet there is a chance of it drying out and being okay? 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
Could you guys do something so dirt and water don’t get in the tires it’s really annoying!
I placed black electrical tape to cover the wholes in the wheels so water doesn’t get into them
Traxxas is the best
Watching this made me never want to drive my RC car in the water
Ran mine in the snow today first day I got it and now it won't work?
FYI instead of wd40 I would use silicone spray
How often should you clean, grease and do maintenance on your rc if you use it daily
Good to know
Big tip- WD40 does not help with rust it only prevents it so when using it, do it as soon as u get it out the box if WD40 is applied after the Vehicle is has been subjected to water or other liquids then it will rust from the inside out.
thanks 👍
no. slash 2wd is good for beginers
Can you do after Run Maintenance for nitros. Electrics are like toys Nitro for Adults
I’ll try this
Like your videos
my new la trax pre runner will steer but wont drive forward or reverse when when the battery is fully charged
Mad machine racing mike get a new moter
Motor
im going to return it and get a replacement because now it doesnt steer
it is the motor. I had the same problem with my slash. it is probebly the motor. you should replace it. and for a servo, just buy something better like me. my servo to died. i just got a new and better one. and one question, when did your car stop running and have you ran it before that. if yes, on wich surfase?
I had the same problem. Just bought the new one and works fine, but I don't know how to prevent motor from burning
Why use wd40? A contract? Its not really a lubricant
mainly to prevent rust in bearings
I was thinking the same thing... also wouldn’t wd40 break down any grease in the bearings and diffs?
@@brandonramirez13 yes, that's why I use either marine grease or bearing oil. WD40 will cut right through oil and grease.
What is this mysterious white grease I see him using?
look up Traxxas grease it's the blue capped one on Google $2.00
Thanks. I'm brand new to the hobby.
Sorry for the delay due to school, but anytime really.
Synthetic grease is the best choice for gears, axles and bearings that carry heavy loads, transmit high torque, operate at high temperatures or are subject to shear stress. Like lithium grease, Marine grease is formulated to lubricate high-load items. But it’s thicker and far more water resistant than lithium grease.
Just wash the dirt off of it with water let it air dry and it'll be fine you have to replace bearings every now and then I haven't had any issues with my vehicles and I've had them for 4+ years
Always regrease your box.
I don't do anything and my car still runs fine
The three Amigos give it time you will regret it 😂
you might wanna start taking care of that car
reminds me of a nitro truck but electric with all that work
Sucks you guys don't do anything for the lower end models like the latrax prerunner! Been looking for anything to help me figure out why it will turn the front wheels, but won't move!
Latrax has a separate channel, you might find stuff there.
Take the motor out take it apart and dry it out clean the mud/ sand out, lube it up surg dielectric grease and reinstall, trust me I tried doing it the way they are showing and still ruined the bearings in my slash vxl.
Wd40 dosen't go on bearings anyways just wash the dirt off of it with water let it air dry and it'll be fine you have to replace bearings every now and then but over I haven't had any issues with my vehicles and I've had them for 4+ years
I will use this
That's the same diff in the Revo 3.3
Those black Allen screws rust so fast
first thanks for the tips
THE RC BROS AT WORK WHy are you lying i was the first comment I was actually first
Fish for Fun no, THE RC BROS AT WORK was the second one, you were third
@@03_Kx100 lol
Witch model is this i know its a Slash 4x4 with it has a LCG chassis without OBA and the ultimate upgrades so whats this model (numbers?)
Nothing with the motor?
What grease brand are you using can I get the link?
Thanks for the advice!
Is the Traxxas slash 1/16 able to hydroplane?
Anything on the TRX4 defender specially?
What is the grease you guys are using ?
Just add after wet conditions wd40 and its oke
Because of that i prefer Hpi
What should I do if I was stupid enough to not clean it and let rust grow?
Double Jump Gaming WD40 will remove/prevent rust, though you'll likely need new bearings since the removal of the rust (which was once metal) will make them loose.
just dry it thoroughly you dont need to re-grease
Arma tough
good afternoon, I have an e-revo vxl 1/16 and his tsm is making the serv tremble a lot, leaving him uncontrollable on the asphalt, making the car even cloak, do you know how to fix it?
André Queiroz dial down the tsm control amount
I second what Fatir Ellison said. Decrease the TSM.
remove tsm using the multifunction on the radio ! Remove it because on a jump the car will steer and you will not have the control of your car !
my vxl 3s just started smoking after going over water puddles
My xl5 2s just did the same thing and now it wont run
@@corban107 I've never had a xl5 smoke before are you sure it wasn't the motor
@@rat2405 yea it was the motor sorry
They say not to fully submerge it and yet they take it to a water park........
What I find funny on the video using MIP tools instead of your own Traxxas tools
What if my turnbuckles have rusted, what do i do??
Its too late
Wyatt Baragar should I buy new ones. Or can I sand them and then spray paint them?
WD 40 Silicone grease spray em'' then rub it in gently, it'll peel right off
i did this but a lot of screws stil started rusting!
Yeah I’ve barely gotten my trx4 wet and the screws are rusting already also definitely hoping to a stainless steel screw set for the trx4
Rcaddict420 Crawling
Same, i want to buy a e revo. Shoeld get a set for that one. ....
Yoloboy Best youtuber ever #Fake yeah I would always get the stainless steel screw set for the simple fact you will have the hardware for your upgrades so you can get the less expensive upgrades that don’t come with hardware and stainless will strip the tool before the screw imo I’d rather strip tools all day than fight one screw and end up with a lot more stuff having to be done
nah I found out that WD 40 silicone grease spay works better including on the screws
New bearings every month.
This is a question
Can the rustler vxl drive in salt water
yes but it will rust if not washed after
thanks for telling me that it is a question before asking the question. Would habe thought its an answer
Don't use wd40 its not a lubricant its takes out the lubricant from the bearings
This is too much work for one wet drive
JSJ Incorporated then just don’t drive it in water if you’re lazy
Quabilo Yoink I’m far too lazy for all that
These cars break like crazy because they are designed that way.
1 hour of driving is 4 hours of cleaning and repairs.
I need some help. After a minute of running in my rustler Vxl esc blinks red. It is running a fully charged battery. I have reset the whole car, and it seems to work. But the next run I do after that, it doesn’t work again
Amistry20 if ur not running a lipo turn the car on then hold down esc button til u hear noise. Problem solved
Check temp
Just look up how to turn low voltage detection off if u are using a nimh battery . This happened the first time I drove my stampede vxl 4x4
Maybe the controllers battery's are low, My new E Revo Gen 2 did it too and that was the problem, popped some Duracells in and Weeeeeeeeeeeee.
@@fcsthememe7987 The batteries will and can stop the full potential of your Rc. (Duracell/Energizer) or Alkaline Batteries. You get what you pay for..
#TraxxasWorld
Is the 1/10. Bigfoot waterproof
yes you should watch it's official Traxxas video
It looks like a cheap grease you're using you're going to run it in water get the Marine Grease
Would not be so bad if they use rust free screws and parts
3:50 doesn’t that ruin your tires..?
if its a small hole it will be fine
Step one to water running maintenance: Don’t run it in water.
The Imperial Engineer exactly what i thought after watching
Bath time for RC cars 101
Thank you for the tutorial nonetheless
wd40 on plastic