3 in 1 oil????

[storsy]

Is 3in1 oil ok for using in a 1377?
It is non detergent.
There is one with added ptfe, would that be ok to use too.
Has anyone tried it, if so did it do any damage?

[breakfastchef]

I understand that additives in 3-In-1 oil is not good for seals. I suppose it is ok for mechanical linkages, but the oil is very thin so you would need to relubricate more often. A generally accepted, and inexpensive all-around lube for pivot points and such is something like a 30W non-detergent oil.

[storsy]

Thanks mate,
Will try that.
Was really the handy sized tin with the
nozzle, that i hoped it would be ok for.

[Cross Pistol Packer]

3in 1 oil will kill your seals,tried it in a Crosman back in the 70s...
A little of it on a rag is good for wiping over gun to keep rust at bay through..

[pirouge]

 stay away from 3 in 1 oil, instead use pneumatic tool oil, I use Bostitch (stanley) in a neat one drop at a time white plastic bottle.  Been using it now over 2 years on 2 pistols with no ill effects. I get it at my local hardware store for $3.59 for 4oz's, its a thinner viscosity than pelgun oil, probably around 10wt, but after many modifications to both pistols, everything appears just fine, valves, seals, etc.