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Husband said 2 stroke oil for 10w30?

enjoiescher
enjoiescher Member Posts: 1
in A-C, Heat Pumps & Refrigeration
Hey guys, thanks in advanced for any and all help. I have an ancient boiler system in my home that feeds into the radiators which I’ve never lived with before. The tag on the boiler motor says to lubricate with either sae 20 or 10w30 every season but my husband says we can use 2-stroke oil? Is this okay to use in a pinch? Otherwise I’ve got a trip to Home Depot to make.....

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  • Intplm.
    Intplm. Member Posts: 1,945
    I have found that it is best to go with what is said in the manufacturers directions. A can of oil is easy enough to get so there should be no need to add a different oil "in a pinch"
  • Ironman
    Ironman Member Posts: 7,375
    edited January 2019
    If you're referring to oiling the circulator pump, the SAE 20 NO DETERGENT oil should be used and it should only require a few drops. Over-oiling is the #1 cause of failure on those circulators.

    B&G has a specially formulated oil for that.



    Bob Boan
    You can choose to do what you want, but you cannot choose the consequences.
    Intplm.
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 15,517
    edited January 2019
    Just as easy to get the right stuff. Looka round you don't need a whole quart. 3 in 1 motor oil is ok
  • jumper
    jumper Member Posts: 2,245
    Husband may know something. Safest is to use high temperature oil for electric motors. And two stroke minimizes carbonization.

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