M Mark Rutt Member Joined Sep 23, 2002 Messages 70 Reaction score 0 Location Sinking Spring, PA Sep 14, 2005 #1 In the project section It says to use 3 in 1 or motor oil but not wd40 . Is that regular household 3 in 1 or if I use motor oil is wd 30 ok?
In the project section It says to use 3 in 1 or motor oil but not wd40 . Is that regular household 3 in 1 or if I use motor oil is wd 30 ok?
K Kevin Palmer Well-Known Member Joined Jul 18, 2001 Messages 9,349 Reaction score 3 Location Madison, OH Sep 14, 2005 #2 You want a very light oil. Nothing too heavy.
F Fer Echegaray Well-Known Member Joined Apr 2, 2002 Messages 1,076 Reaction score 0 Location Bay Area, CA Sep 14, 2005 #3 I have a can of white lithium grease in spray. Would that work?
K Kevin Palmer Well-Known Member Joined Jul 18, 2001 Messages 9,349 Reaction score 3 Location Madison, OH Sep 14, 2005 #4 I think it is a bit heavy compared to something like 3 in 1 oil. 3 in 1 oil is very close to sewing machine oil.
I think it is a bit heavy compared to something like 3 in 1 oil. 3 in 1 oil is very close to sewing machine oil.
S shawn stonbraker 2 Well-Known Member Joined Mar 31, 2005 Messages 4,007 Reaction score 2 Location punxsutawney, PA Sep 14, 2005 #5 coastiejoe is right. 3 in 1 is a very light oil and also has a high temp rating. It won't burn off like WD40
coastiejoe is right. 3 in 1 is a very light oil and also has a high temp rating. It won't burn off like WD40
Johnny O Well-Known Member Joined Jan 22, 2005 Messages 6,121 Reaction score 31 Location Pittsburgh, PA Sep 15, 2005 #6 I think white lithium is way too thick.