[Heathkit] SB-220 Fan motor ??

Fred Olsen [email protected]
Wed, 23 Apr 2003 12:05:18 -0500


Pat Swayne wrote:
> If a motor has to endure heat, a good lubricant to use is Mobil 1 
> (synthetic motor oil) in in the 5W-20  viscosity.

I concur, but don't try to find Mobil 1 in 5W-20.  The readily available 
automotive viscosities are 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 10W-30, and 15W-50. 
"Readily" being less-so for the 0W-40.  There are 10W-40, 20W-50 and a 
two-stroke oil available for motorcycles but finding them is a little 
more difficult, and even more so at a 'right' price.  If you find Mobil 
1 at more than perhaps $3.80 a quart, go elsewhere.

Fred
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