No. You should find some spindle oil of about 150 Saybolt. Do not use automotive oil. Use proper machine oil from an industrial
supply house.
Steve

"al" wrote in message news:1288121930.2123.43.camel@ladies...
I just received on old 10in logan lathe. I found the lub diagram but I'm
not sure what kind of lube to use. There is a sticker on the carriage
that says 10w. I have way oil for everything else.

Can I use hydraulic jack oil where is says 10w?

Al