Lubricating oil

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Lubricating oil

Post by MTA » Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:26 pm

What grade of oil do people use for lubricating the motion work and bearing surfaces?

Preferrably the sort you can get from Halfords to save the expense of going to a specialist oil holder.
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Post by SillyBilly » Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:29 pm

I use steam oil everywhere, use to use 3-in-1 but was told steam oil's best.
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Post by mhlr » Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:30 pm

I tend to use the stuff thats recomended for Mamods on motion. But you can use steam oil on the whole lot.
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Post by ACLR » Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:34 pm

I use steam oil every where as well
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Post by laalratty » Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:29 pm

I just use 3 in 1, works just as well on the motion as steam oil and is cheaper as well
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Post by Matt » Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:32 pm

Where can you get the oil needed from?
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