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Can I put mineral oil in an electric motor?

submitted by HelpAcct123 to DIY 1.3 yearsDec 30, 2022 08:18:34 ago (+0/-0)     (DIY)

I have a small motor that was filled with oil but I drained it. Anyone have experience refilling motors?


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[ - ] Sector7 2 points 1.3 yearsDec 30, 2022 16:24:59 ago (+2/-0)

Yes. And technically, you can put any liquid in an electric motor. If you disassemble it, a lot of small objects would fit inside as well.

As for the correct electric motor oil:

"Mineral oils are adequate for most electric motor bearing applications. However, synthetic base oils may be required for extreme temperature applications or where longer regreasing intervals are desired. The thickener primarily serves as a carrier for the oil and prevents it from leaking out of the application."

[ - ] HelpAcct123 [op] 1 point 1.3 yearsDec 31, 2022 08:01:39 ago (+1/-0)

Thanks

[ - ] Sector7 0 points 1.3 yearsDec 31, 2022 16:46:03 ago (+0/-0)

NP. If there's any info on the motor itself, you could search that for possibly more specifics.

[ - ] yesiknow 2 points 1.3 yearsDec 30, 2022 09:13:05 ago (+2/-0)

3 in 1. but they come in different colored labels. you'll have to poke around and see which one. They had the little tin at a dollar store near me.

[ - ] HelpAcct123 [op] 1 point 1.3 yearsDec 30, 2022 09:43:55 ago (+1/-0)

Ill check it out thanks

[ - ] Noctis_Labyrinthus 2 points 1.3 yearsDec 30, 2022 09:07:04 ago (+2/-0)

Electric Motors take a special type of oil.

I would look up the model of the motor and try to find the manufacturer specs and see if they recommend oil type.

[ - ] HelpAcct123 [op] 1 point 1.3 yearsDec 30, 2022 09:51:29 ago (+1/-0)

Thanks, I took a look and its calling for zoeller dielectric oil. I was trying to be cheap but the oil is still cheaper than buying a new motor.

[ - ] BoozyB 1 point 1.3 yearsDec 30, 2022 09:19:38 ago (+1/-0)*

[ - ] HelpAcct123 [op] 0 points 1.3 yearsDec 30, 2022 09:43:11 ago (+0/-0)

Thanks that helps. Basically most modern transformers use mineral oil.