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I needed a big impact, so I settled on the IR258. Anyway, the thing
calls for (noticed this AFTER I got home) Ingersoll-Rand #50 oil for the
impact lubricant. Do I actually NEED to use that specific oil, or do
you think I'll be OK with something like ATF? I have a lot of ATF.

I've heard of using Type-A ATF as a substitute for air tool lubrication
oil (in the air stream). But I can't imagine that ATF would be appropriate
for lubricating the impact mechanism.


Not that I have any problems with acquiring the IR oil,
I'm simply lazy and don't want to go out and get anything
that I don't have to.

Out of curiosity, just how much did that IR258 cost? A pretty penny I bet.
So why would you want to risk destroying your investment in a quality tool
by putting the wrong lubricant in it? I can perhaps understand such a
reckless attitude with cheap import air tools, but why did you opt for an
expensive IR tool if you're going to abuse it?

- Michael

Have to agree with Michael on this one. I am sure you spent a pretty penny
on a quality tool, so why take the chance? Even more so, why take a chance
with the warranty? I am sure that if something goes wrong and IR finds out
that you were using something else, they might not be so inclined to
acknowledge the warranty. Most companies are looking for a way out on most
warranties, why give them the chance on a costly tool.

We are all lazy, but I think you are making a mistake on this one.

Chris