LUBE ????

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I have a new HP 12x36 Metal Lathe.
Say to use "Shell Turbo Y-68 oil" in the gear boxes & 20wt machine oil in the small can.
Checked 3 Part Store & Home Depot, no one ever heard of the Shell Oil & no 20wt machine oil.
What kind of oil can I use???
I figure it a Trans Gear oil but can only fine down to 85 wt.
Any idea where to get 20wt machine oil without having to order it?

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[Thazul]

These are the lubes I use on my lathe,
No.2 Way Oil on the ways, and the Mobil DTE 100 in the gearbox.
The item numbers are from www.mcmaster.com, but I think you can find it at other stores like Grainger.

Mobil Vactra No. 2 Way Oil (SAE 20) Item#: 2158K21
Mobil Oil DTE Machine Oil, ISO Grade 100, (SAE 30) Item#: 2158K16

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Thank you, Will see if I can find it here .

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[blackbeard52]

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Grainger is just down the street from you on Balm Drive just off Kingston Pk.

Good looking lathe by the way.!!! Great deal

Bob