Thread replies: 8
Thread images: 2
Thread images: 2
File: $_1.JPG.jpg (23KB, 400x297px) Image search:
[Google]
23KB, 400x297px
Maybe one of you can help me out.
I've got a small jack hammer in need of oil. The manual says I need 40# Rotella oil, but i can't find it anywhere except online, and I don't want to order a big jug of it. I asked around and was recommended to use Rotella 15w 40 instead. My question is, will it make much of a difference, or will I fuck up the tool?
Thanks for your help.
Pic related. Harbor freight, i know. They had no idea how to help me.
>>
>>1003444
it's a harbor freight jackhammer
put vegetable oil in there if you have to, who gives a shit
>>
>>1003444
I'd use straight 30 weight non-detergent oil. I have no idea why they'd recommend an engine oil for an air tool. Engine oils have way too many additives.
>>
>>1003450
yeah, non detergent. doesnt really matter what weight but 15w30 is like low displacement motorcycle oil, so, good enough i guess
>>
>>1003590
You have your answer. Why bump?
>>
File: 6ddb2450462828abf9aabc88d6bfb7fe_Generic.jpg (24KB, 300x184px) Image search:
[Google]
24KB, 300x184px
>>1003445
I also recommend vegetable oil.
>>
The big problem with vegetable oil is that it will break down, gum up, and leaves solid deposits behind. It is also not made to handle temperatures extremes.
tl;dr vegetable oil is for cooking, not machining.
>>
>>1003640
>The big problem with vegetable oil is that it will break down, gum up, and leaves solid deposits behind. It is also not made to handle temperatures extremes.
>Harbor Freight
when it does gum up, take it back, play dumb
Thread posts: 8
Thread images: 2
Thread images: 2