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Earlier this year, California banned the sale of non-detergent motor oils. As recommended, this is what I've been using on my lathes. (Currently a Logan 820.)
I'd been buying quarts of non-detergent, usually from Auto Zone. Now, after striking out at Auto Zone and Pep Boys, the counterman at Kragen told me it, and other "obsolete oil grades"could no longer be sold here. Apparently this is to protect ignorant consumers.
So I wonder what an adequate substitute would be, perhaps compressor oil or hydraulic oil? Does it really matter on a 72-year-old hobby lathe? Your suggestions please. Yeah, Crazy California... I know, I agree. I'm looking for practical advice, not political discussion.
Greg,
Escondido CA
Here is the bill voted on to ban your oil.
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/15-16/bill/sen/sb_0751-0800/sb_778_cfa_20150427_162850_sen_comm.html