B&S Micromaster requires Mobil Vaculine 1405 hydraulic/way oil

[Janderso]

I use Vactra #2 for most of my machines, but it seems more viscous than Vacuoline 1405, by quite a bit. I'm in need of a full Micromaster re-lube, so very interested in this thread...

GsT

I’m leaning toward the Vaculine if I can’t find a product data sheet the same as Vaculine 1405.
The difference in price after shipping is about $300.
If I plan on changing the oil every five years, that’s $60 a year for piece of mind.
Benmychree has the same surface grinder, he’s happy with Vactra 2.
But, I’m obsessed with the possibility of mechanical neglect. To me, the $60 a year is negligible.

We all have issues

 

[Janderso]

Vacuoline 1405 is an ISO 32 oil.

Product-Series

Mobil Vacuoline™ 1400 Series oils are extra high performance lubricants specifically designed to satisfy the requirements of machine tools that use one oil for both hydraulic systems and way lubrication

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Vactra No. 2 is an ISO 68 oil.

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The Mobil Vactra™ Oil Numbered Series are premium-quality slideway lubricants specifically designed to meet the requirements for accuracy, aqueous coolant separability, and equipment protection of precision machine tools.

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When I got my Micromaster, I followed the manual and ordered Vacuoline 1405. It wasn’t in stock so I changed my order to Phillips 66 Multi-Way Oil HD, ISO 32.

MULTI-WAY OIL HD - Phillips 66 Lubricants

Phillips 66® Multi-Way Oil HD is a circulating oil developed for the lubrication of lathes and heavily loaded machine tool slideways. It is specially formulated to prevent stick-slip problems to ensure good surface finish on the machined part.

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I purchased from PSC and changing to Phillips 66 cut the price from $506 to $331 for three buckets shipped.

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Petroleum Service Company offers lubricants for industrial, manufacturing, automotive, fleet and aviation applications, as well as greases, race fuels, coatings, fuel additives, and more.

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-Jason

The Phillips product is interesting

 

[GeneT45]

I’m leaning toward the Vaculine if I can’t find a product data sheet the same as Vaculine 1405.
The difference in price after shipping is about $300.
If I plan on changing the oil every five years, that’s $60 a year for piece of mind.
Benmychree has the same surface grinder, he’s happy with Vactra 2.
But, I’m obsessed with the possibility of mechanical neglect. To me, the $60 a year is negligible.

We all have issues

I'm with you. What I know about all the factors involved in oils could fit in a forum post - because that's probably where I learned it! What I don't know, I suspect, could fill a book. So I definitely tend toward mfg recommendations. But that Philips product looks promising, and if I'm honest with myself, I am more likely to wear out before the Micromaster...

GsT

 

[Janderso]

I am more likely to wear out before the Micromaster...

I hear you there pal.