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What Oil Should I Use in My Fip Top Oilers?

Post by BLB27 » Fri Dec 22, 2023 12:58 pm

What oil should I use in my fip top oilers on my 1927 coupe?
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Re: What Oil Should I Use in My Fip Top Oilers?

Post by Humblej » Fri Dec 22, 2023 1:05 pm

Any engine oil will do.
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Re: What Oil Should I Use in My Fip Top Oilers?

Post by JBog » Fri Dec 22, 2023 1:09 pm

I use bar chain oil. It sticks better.
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Re: What Oil Should I Use in My Fip Top Oilers?

Post by RajoRacer » Fri Dec 22, 2023 1:30 pm

Maybe so BUT, does it migrate better ?
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Re: What Oil Should I Use in My Fip Top Oilers?

Post by Tadpole » Fri Dec 22, 2023 1:58 pm

Anything that lubricates can get the job done, I use maple syrup because I like the smell.
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Re: What Oil Should I Use in My Fip Top Oilers?

Post by Dallas Landers » Fri Dec 22, 2023 2:26 pm

I use CBD oil. Eats more gas but the front end is calm with no shaking.🤦‍♂️
Just funnin. I use bar and chain oil also.
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Re: What Oil Should I Use in My Fip Top Oilers?

Post by havnfun » Fri Dec 22, 2023 2:49 pm

Any motor oil, it takes on a rebuilt front axle assembly overnight to lubricate the spindle bushings top and bottom. You should see oil spots under the spindle bolts or the lubricant isn’t lubricating the bottom bushing.
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Re: What Oil Should I Use in My Fip Top Oilers?

Post by tvw » Fri Dec 22, 2023 3:10 pm

Dallas Landers wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 22, 2023 2:26 pm
 I use CBD oil. Eats more gas but the front end is calm with no shaking.🤦‍♂️
Just funnin. I use bar and chain oil also.
:lol: Good one!
I use any motor oil which usually means 0 or 5w something, which really runs thru fast. I bet the bar oil works good tho.
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Re: What Oil Should I Use in My Fip Top Oilers?

Post by Mark Gregush » Fri Dec 22, 2023 3:46 pm

Chain bar lube or 600W is my go to most of the time.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

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Re: What Oil Should I Use in My Fip Top Oilers?

Post by Bill Anziani » Fri Dec 22, 2023 5:14 pm

I use the 600 weight also
I refill the oilers about twice a week
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Re: What Oil Should I Use in My Fip Top Oilers?

Post by Joe Bell » Fri Dec 22, 2023 5:22 pm

Chainsaw bar oil, nice and sticky.
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Re: What Oil Should I Use in My Fip Top Oilers?

Post by Charlie B in N.J. » Fri Dec 22, 2023 5:30 pm

I concur with the majority: chain saw bar oil.
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Re: What Oil Should I Use in My Fip Top Oilers?

Post by John kuehn » Fri Dec 22, 2023 6:51 pm

I have 2 chain saws I use here on the place and the bar and chain oil is the best oil to use. It doesn’t take a lot and the stickiness and weight helps it stay in place.
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Re: What Oil Should I Use in My Fip Top Oilers?

Post by Art M » Fri Dec 22, 2023 8:45 pm

Ii have been using chainsaw oil for about 3 years. I didn't know anyone else who uses it until now. I apply oil every 100 miles as recommended in literature.

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Re: What Oil Should I Use in My Fip Top Oilers?

Post by Roger Byrne » Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:39 pm

I agree with the majority view and use bar oil on all of them . . . EXCEPT on the spindle oilers. If the bushings are new/tight, I use regular engine oil (10-30). If they are worn, then they get bar oil too.
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Re: What Oil Should I Use in My Fip Top Oilers?

Post by Rich Eagle » Sat Dec 23, 2023 2:13 pm

I often use Amsoil Synthetic R&O, AW gear and bearing oil ISO-680 (RPC). It is thick but flows well. I bought it to use in my Warford and use it in T rear ends as well as my '23 White trans and rear end. I like it but also use Pennz 10-30 sometimes.
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Re: What Oil Should I Use in My Fip Top Oilers?

Post by Craig Leach » Sat Dec 23, 2023 8:52 pm

I have found gear oil to work well, I have even saved it when I change the rear end oil.( if it's clear of metal flakes) the most important
thing is to oil them as most don't seem to do it very often! Don't forget all the other lube points. For some reason I'm always short of bar oil.
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