"Jon" wrote in message
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Please advise me.

What kind of oil should I use for a 1/3 hp electric motor?

The motor bearings have oil ports.

Can't I just use regular automotive motor oil? Would gear oil be better?


***Its worth bearing in mind that motor oil contains a multitude of
additives that may not be very useful for an electric motor bearings - It
contans various detergents/anti sludging ingredients, anti-frothing
additives and sprung coiled polimers to give the multigrade property (that I
know of).

***Under the circumstances, gear oil may be less inappropriate.