Maybe one of you can help me out. I've got a small jack
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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?
>>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