Any Uses for this oil?

[Deltona_Dave]

I have about 3 quarts of Warren non-detergent, straight 30 motor oil that I grabbed 2 months ago at local stop and rob. I needed some oil for the oil-can to lube my drill bits when drilling aluminum and steel bar stock. It was less than $.89 a quart. I also use it to put a rust proofing coat on tools and what not. Now the store sells some crud called "costal" but at least it has the API starburst and is SL.

Have a laugh..... Dave

What else can I use this stuff for? Oiling door hinges?

 

[CharlieJ]

Lube your chainsaw.

 

[tom slick]

Warren makes Coastal and quite a few other store brands. It's not junk oil. The stuff you bought is non-detergent.

http://www.warrenunilube.com/products.html

 

[Deltona_Dave]

So, basically, this stuff is no good for any modern engine. I think I will just use it for drill press lube and what not. I don't think I would even use it in my old lawn mower, however, those B&S engines are pretty tough.

 

[exranger06]

Air compressor oil or pressure washer pump oil.

 

[barlowc]

Originally Posted By: Deltona_Dave
What else can I use this stuff for?


Lawnmower?

 

[Scienceman]

It would be fine in a lawnmower. Yes, those B&S engines are tough!



Originally Posted By: CharlieJ
Lube your chainsaw.



Also a good idea.

 

[demarpaint]

I'd use it for the pump in my power washer.

 

[Deltona_Dave]

Originally Posted By: demarpaint
I'd use it for the pump in my power washer.

Ah Ha! Did not think about the General pump in my pressure washer. It does spec non-detergent oil. I have always used the General oil. This stuff is cheaper. Thanks....

Dave

 

[qship1996]

Pour it in your neighbors swimming pool

 

[Deltona_Dave]

Originally Posted By: qship1996
Pour it in your neighbors swimming pool

My creepy neighbors might just like that though...

Dave

 

[greenaccord02]

Really don't use it in a lawnmower. There are too many other uses that would be good. Use it as bar oil, general lubricant, rust protectant, drilling lube, or pretty much anything else, but don't put that stuff in an engine.

 

[labman]

Don't many of the small engine owners' manuals call for a straight 30 weight non detergent oil?

 

[1999nick]

Originally Posted By: labman
Don't many of the small engine owners' manuals call for a straight 30 weight non detergent oil?


That was many, many years ago. I've used nothing in my OPE but synthetic oil in the last 30 years. I usually use M1 5W or 10W30, and Briggs and Stratton have recommended 5W30 synthetic as their number one choice for several years, in all temperature ranges.