That is best in case the previous owner/user used automotive oils that
grind lathes down. The issue is detergents that keep material in solution.
You want it to drop out.

I use the same stuff for my surface grinders and lathe.

Martin

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T.Alan Kraus wrote:
We use Mobil DTE 32 for the headstock and Way Lube 68 or Vactra 2
for the
apron.
Been using those for over 10 years in a machine that runs 8 hrs. a day
without any problem.
Paul

Thank's Paul, do you think I need to drain whats left in the reservoir
before switching to DTE 32 or is mixing OK?.

cheers
T.Alan


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