compressor oil for air tools

[JHZR2]

Hello,

I just got a pneumatic nailer and palm nailer, which request a few drops of oil every so often.

I am curious what these "tool oils" really are. The same as a compressor oil, just an ND lube oil?

I wonder if amsoil compressor oil would be a good choice. Any thoughts?

THanks

 

[MolaKule]

Tool oils are basically rust and oxidation inhibited oils with a small amount of AW additive in the (ISO 22 to 46) 4-9 cSt viscosity range, so yes, the lighter viscosity PCX series should work.

 

[jnyost]

You can pick up some air tool oil wherever you purchased your tools. Sears, TSC, etc.

Jared

 

[mark pruett]

My tool oil seems a little thinner than the ISO 100/SAE 30 compressor oil that I have.

The tool oil is Stanley/Bostitch brand, and was $2 at Home Despot, so cost shouldn't be an issue.

 

[Tempest]

Been using FP10 gun oil on my air ratches and impact. The nail gun came with some kind of clear oil so been using that since I bought it.

 

[Louie's gone fishing]

When I was a mechanic we used Marvel Mystry Oil. Always had some MMO around the shop.

 

[Steve S]

I actually used some leftover Amsoil comp oiler for my air tools.I don't think air tools require much in the way of oil.

 

[novaracer69]

i have had good luck with MMO

 

[ron in sc]

I use Mobil Almo 525 air tool oil. It's ISO viscosity grade 46 (SAE 10)