has anyone used this for oil? if so what happened?
1316556
Just water but I believe they say it works. It's inexpensive so maybe try it
196788
My last shredder overheated and never worked again. (kind of seized up). I think had I oiled it periodically, this would not have happened. I did purchase oil to use on this one. Just my thought...
1611322
I've never used the pure oil, however; I have used this one and it did nothing for me.
2205301
Also an MB owner, synthetic oil. I am not sure if there were any modifications made, but I have been using mine for almost three years without much of a problem. I just follow the advice from one of the customer reviews. After I am done with oil extraction and pumping the used oil back into a disposal container, I make the pump suck a little degreaser, shake it around for a bit and push it back out to an old milk container. Pump seems fine so far stored (for months) without much oil left to degrade the seals. I cannot say whether I would have problems without this clean-up, but "cleanliness is next to godliness" in any case, right? :) Also an MB owner, synthetic oil. I am not sure if there were any modifications made, but I have been using mine for almost three years without much of a problem. I just follow the advice from one of the customer reviews. After I am done with oil extraction and pumping the used oil back into a disposal container, I make the pump suck a little degreaser, shake it around for a bit and push it back out to an old milk container. Pump seems fine so far stored (for months) without much oil left to degrade the seals. I cannot say whether I would have problems without this clean-up, but... » Read More Also an MB owner, synthetic oil. I am not sure if there were any modifications made, but I have been using mine for almost three years without much of a problem. I just follow the advice from one of the customer reviews. After I am done with oil extraction and pumping the used oil back into a disposal container, I make the pump suck a little degreaser, shake it around for a bit and push it back out to an old milk container. Pump seems fine so far stored (for months) without much oil left to degrade the seals. I cannot say whether I would have problems without this clean-up, but "cleanliness is next to godliness" in any case, right? :) « Show Less
798741
Yes. Works well. Flow reduced by maybe 25% with water. Oil may be more do to viscosity.
526914
I never tried mine on oil removal but it works fine for removing gas from the tank at the end of the season, etc. If you do use it for oil, it will be a real pain to try to clean everything out before you can use it again for gas...
1132985
Yes that's what I used it for. They are very small but each one has a very small amount of oil.
1546659
I have not had this problem, however make sure it is not overfilled, and that oil residue is wiped away with a tissue after each use.
1848809
I have been using mine for a few weeks now, and no, I didn't oil it at all. It's working great!
522161
It removes a plug. If you don't clean it and allow the plug to stay in the "drill" it will soon stop working. Keep it open. I have never used oil with mine. I drill fused glass pieces and have always drilled under water. I hope this helps youdave
2002042
I believe so. It is the only drain cleaner I will swear buy. But I never tried it on oil.
1996341
I used it while it was full of oil. That should not make a difference. The saver only flushes the water out of the pump.
833634
I used the oil in my Crossman 2100 Classic and was able to restore the oiling ring's function. I can't remember how good it was when it was brand new, but I am very satisfied with how it is working now.
618982
Absolutely not. The oil has most likely gone rancid. Personally, I would not use it. I would describe the smell as neutral although I expected it to smell like the roses from which it was extracted...neveretheless, it is neither floral smelling nor like roses.
119379
I don't know what the right oil to use is but I used heavy duty gear oil. Mine leaks too but I don't use it enough to worry about. For the price, I'm quite happy with it.
76389
I haven't used it for that, but I use it to get a really strong oil/gas smell out of my husbands clothes. He works at a refinery and his clothes are really smelly. I would give it a try if I were you.
1750653
I am not sure only used with gas. It is a pretty small pump so I doubt it would work for very long with oil.