Transmission fluid??

mcc1961 · February 27, 2012, 12:24:48 AM

Does it hurt the seals on a gun to use transmission fluid on them?

mr007s · February 27, 2012, 12:55:48 AM

Nope, doesn't hurt at all. A good substitute for Pelgunoil.

sandpiper · February 27, 2012, 01:51:31 AM

Automatic transmissions are full of o-rings and seals. It lubricates as well as cleans.

UKStoo · February 27, 2012, 08:06:29 AM

But non detergent sae30 lawnmower oil is what pellgun oil is, so why not use that?

sandpiper · February 27, 2012, 12:38:57 PM

Quote from: UKStoo on February 27, 2012, 08:06:29 AM
But non detergent sae30 lawnmower oil is what pellgun oil is, so why not use that?

Agree

NorthStaR · February 27, 2012, 09:17:19 PM

I know little of oil except for timber and scooters (and that is just a case of buying a 2 or a 4 stroke oil from the station).
I do know people say as said a 30W ND motor oil can be used and now lawnmower oil.

The trouble I have is when I goto the shop I see a few likely candidates but they all say with additives and things that help.
My concern is am I buying something quite the opposite!

Could you point me in the right direction for a recommended oil that is UK based? Which brand.

Lawnmower, car, anything!

UKStoo · February 27, 2012, 09:26:50 PM

ive never had any trouble using just standard sae 30, as long as its not semi or fully synthetic, the lot i got came with my mower, it just says sae 30 mower oil.

some air compressors use sae30 too, have a look on ebay then just pop to the shops,

asda and tesco sell mower oil come springtime when they have all the gardening stuff in.

NorthStaR · February 27, 2012, 09:36:00 PM

Thanks I'll have a look at some lawnmower oil then.

All the ones I have seen don't say ND on any mention of detergent but the additives and stuff says otherwise?

T191032 · February 28, 2012, 03:08:04 AM

One of those long discussed topics LOL.

BassManNate · February 28, 2012, 03:20:01 AM

What's funny is that the guys on the bike forums do the same thing. Always trying to find a replacement for the specialty lubricants.

0351_Vet · February 28, 2012, 05:10:52 AM

Lube the Tube and the Associated Parts.

Be done with this small talk.

NorthStaR · February 28, 2012, 08:22:16 PM

Quote from: 0351_Vet on February 28, 2012, 05:10:52 AM
Lube the Tube and the Associated Parts.
Be done with this small talk.

I always lube my tube and associated parts. I also do the same with my airguns.

Yes it is an age old story, the perfect oil. My issue has been that in UK shops I haven't found one yet that says ND or non detergent.
Or they say additives but not specifying exactly what they've added. Not many say 30W either. Or they are synthetic/semi.

Why is synthetic/semi oil an issue? Isn't it meant to mimic a true oil?

Lawnmower oil maybe my next attempt. The funny thing is 1 small tube of pellgunoil has lasted me all year! Not bad, eh?!

One I have seen is for old classic cars specifically designed for cold weather with no additives or detergent.
It is a mineral and not a synthetic/semi oil. Could be a winner...

What do you reckon?!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390321395763?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

5 litres = lifetime supply!

BTW 4 stroke scooter oil looks very much the same as pellgunoil. From a optical point of view. LOL

BassManNate · February 29, 2012, 04:06:18 AM

What about USP mineral oil? I've got a bottle of that sitting in one of my kitchen cabinets. I use it to lubricate my sharpening stone. Can't imagine that it would have any detergents since it's medical grade and it's CHEAP! I think I paid $0.88 for a decent sized bottle at Wal-Mart.