How to Make a Machine Oil Substitute

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Published: Dec 12, 2007
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
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The quality of the machine oil will rival the best in the store. You may find that the substitute becomes your primary oil.

Things You Will Need

  • 20 SAE motor oil
  • Kerosene
  • Mineral oil
  • Rapeseed oil
  • Container
  • Measuring tool
  1. Check the garage for kerosene and 20 SAE motor oil. Make certain the ingredients have no debris in them and are clean. To insure this, wipe the lid off prior to opening.

  2. Look in the cupboards for mineral oil. You may recognize this as the oil you take as a laxative.

  3. Add two parts mineral oil to one part of kerosene for every two parts of SAE motor oil. For example, to make a small batch for immediate use, mix 2 tsp. mineral oil, 2 tsp. motor oil and 1 tsp. kerosene.

  4. Use this all the time and not just as a substitute. It's just as good as machine oil and costs only pennies.

The Drip Cap

  • How to Make a Machine Oil Substitute.
  • You can make a good machine oil substitute with other materials that you may already have.
  • Check the garage for kerosene and 20 SAE motor oil.
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