Dave Plowman (News) wrote:

In article ,
Bruce wrote:
It would be helpful if you stated what you need the oil for. As I'm
not psychic, I cannot even guess, but a reasonable match to "light
machine oil" could be good old 3-in-1.

I doubt it - like all compromises it does nothing it's meant to
particularly well. Its only strength is availability.

3-in-1 oil - as I understand - contains additives to assist in
penetration and inhibit corrosion, and to make it smell like Seven-Up.
Whatever it contains, it can become very gummy as it evaporates.

Daniele