Pellgun oil - alternatives and forum member options

[Spoon]

I’m looking to pick up some Pellgun oil but I was wondering if anybody on the forum sells a better/cheaper alternative? I’ve read that it is just ATF fluid but I don’t have time to get to Halfords in the next couple of weeks.

Appreciate any pointers folks have.

 

[Phil Russell]

I suspect that many petrol stations/services/car sales/ garages also sell ATF ... mostly in 500ml bottles?
Or your local friendly garage may give you 5 or 10ml if you ask nicely.
I have also heard that Pellgun is ATF but do not know if it is a special grade of ATF or any ATF will do. Might be worth a Google?
Cheers, Phil

 

[sbd]

Didn't @ped do some once upon a time?

sbd

 

[Battery]

I wouldn't use ATF as it could be unkind to seals. A tube of Pellgunoil or similar costs about a fiver, not really worth chancing it.

 

[sabc]

I use lubrication oil for compressed air systems. I’ve been using it for years with no Ill effects.

 

[AndytheCourier]

There is an old thread giving options HERE

 

[Battery]

I wouldn't use ATF as it could be unkind to seals. A tube of Pellgunoil or similar costs about a fiver, not really worth chancing it.

Saying that... just noticed this on the back of a pellgunoil pack

 

[ped]

pelgun oil at present is monolec sae30 marine diesel oil
most motor oil -hydraulic oil -atf will work fine but some oils have additives that aid o rings

Didn't @ped do some once upon a time?

sbd

still do green oil for pumpers and co2 and red oil which is silicone
£1.10 for 10ml's for green and £2.20 for red again 10ml dripper bottle post is £1.70 for upto 6 bottles