What oil for air tools?

[MKinner]

Just wondering what a good air tool oil would be to use. i've got some expensive air tools that i want to protect and wondered what brand or type that others use.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

we use Marvel in the oilers for our IR air starters

 

[Dl5treez]

Lubriplate air tool lube

Royal Purple air tool lube





I use those. Marvel Mystery Oil works well, too.

 

[CKelley1]

dextron atf for 40 years in our shop

 

[MickeyMiller]

I second ATF... good cling qualities

 

[cahammer]

i use lucas

 

[surfbeetle]

I use Marvel Mystery Air tool oil

 

[Hoefler]

I have used Dextron in my automatic oilers for 25+ years.

 

[MKinner]

thanks for the replies. i think i'm going to give the atf a shot. the big problem at the shop is moisture in the the air lines. i try to blow it out with the air gun first, but it can still be a pain. hopefully i can talk my boss into setting up our compressors with air dryers and oilers.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

an FLR setup is very inexpensive compared to reduced lifespan of your tools!

 

[Paddy McMahon]

Water traps sure seem to eliminate a substantial amount of the moisture issue. Used in conjuntion with an oiler your tools will definately see longer lifespan.

 

[BGlidewell]

some tools require special oil. RTFM.