Now what FDA Synthetic Oil for the Automag?

[Mechanic79]

Just received the last 16oz bottle of oil today from their ebay auction.

http://www.aaaindustrialsupply.com

[georgeyew]

My first observation. This stuff is clear, seems a touch heavier/greasier than the blue KC Troublefree.

The thicker consistency might help it cling to the internal parts better. I hope the test turn out well.

[Mechanic79]

UPDATE: I've since tried it in an Emag valve, Tuna valve, RT PRO valve, X-valve, and Autococker. with no issues.

[georgeyew]

UPDATE: I've since tried it in an Emag valve, Tuna valve, RT PRO valve, X-valve, and Autococker. with no issues.

Great. I am assuming that there's no visible wear on the o-rings and such?

[Mechanic79]

Great. I am assuming that there's no visible wear on the o-rings and such?

I don't know how much wear 400+ dry fires would cause.

KC Trouble Free FDA approved synthetic oil (I've used for years with thousands of cycles. still orig. orings)
Super Lube Air Tool FDA approved synthetic Oil (used 400 dry fires in each with the same orig. orings from above.)

Well, both oils are FDA approved synthetic. I don't think there is too much difference. perhaps viscosity? Compared to synthetic oils that use petroleum, which is an irritant. Lubes like Gold Cup and Autolube, and other air tool oils I've seen at local hardware stores use petroleum.

[Mechanic79]

Just an update

Just an update,

Still no signs of wear. This stuff seems to be working just like the late KC Trouble Free.

I've went through 3 scuba tanks of air and no issues.

[georgeyew]

Just an update,

Still no signs of wear. This stuff seems to be working just like the late KC Trouble Free.

I've went through 3 scuba tanks of air and no issues.

Thanks for the update. I was just thinking about the thread a few days ago.

[Spider-TW]

I'll have to try it. I used the super lube grease for static orings all the time until I needed some Dow 55 and bought the big tube.

[Castro #66]

The answer is mineral oil. It's actually the base for MANY types of lubes currently or previously available.

Vegetable oil would work, but I wouldn't use it.

If you want an industry-specific solution, I believe PMI marker oil is mineral oil with some kind of silicone additive.

[pierce]

I use synthetic shock oil that is for motercycles. No failures so far.

[jtamm]

What are people using these days? I still see KC for sale out on ebay, is that still the best option?

[Ando]

I been using Tri-flow for the last 5 yrs. 2 of those years my guns were in storage. I pulled them apart and was expecting a nasty dried up oily mess but everything was clean. O'Rings were all in great shape and didn't have to replace a single one. Highly recommend it.

[Mechanic79]

Still using Super Lube Air Tool oil in (my and friends) automags , Borg bolt o-rings, Ego, Autococker.
No issues, never replaced an oring so far. many cases of paint have thrown over the years.

[georgeyew]

I bought some of the Superlube Oil with PTFE and have been using it for the past year. It seems to be working well with the Mags and Tippmanns. I do have some older KC bottles that I may use up first.

[Spider-TW]

I've been playing with both the SL air tool oil and the PTFE blend, since we started this. I've never had a problem on the field with either one, but sometimes it seems like the PTFE oil sets up a tiny bit sticky after a month or so. I'm not sure about that and have even run it through a 2k5 timmy from the ASA without trouble. The PTFE blend just seems thicker after sitting for a while. It may be my imagination.

I use the air tool oil in my SMAC mag with the little SMC noid.