oil for co2 cartridges

[pushycheese]

Hi everyone, just acquired my first pistol (Umarex cp99) and from what I understand it's advisable to put a couple drops of oil or lube on the top of the co2 cartridge, can anyone tell me why this is and what's the best one?

Thanks

[Rickenbacker]

A tiny swipe of Crosman pelgun oil from JSR is what I use. Helps keep the PTFE seal supple

[Marc.RG1]

yeah pelgun oil on the top of the co2 capsule works well, just put a drop on every 2 capsules will be fine.
All if you buy crosman co2 capsules they have a lube inside them..

ATB, Marc..

[kj68]

Hi you can either use crosman pelgun oil or contact nick from magic9design as he has his own brand which is great. I put a little drop on around every 5 cartridges.

kj68

[RichardLH]

What's the pelgun oil based on? It is just silicone oil or something else? Ive got silicone oil which I use for non airgunner seals, but I wondered if it is the same or just going to wreak the seals. ( I've got a cp99 too )

[mikec4]

Some people reckon it's the same as ATF (automatic transmission fluid - the pinky/red one)

[Geoff555]

Hello I have read that the oil is not ATF but a plain straight old fashioned 30 sae. with a dye to colour it Red. I have been using a straight 30 in some 6 crosman pistols and rifles for a few years now and it hasnt caused any problems that I am aware of.
Classic motor oil at something around £19.00 a gallon should last a while! But I do use it for other things. IMO I think it is OK.
It would be interesting to know other peoples thoughts.
Cheers.
Geoff.

[fatttmannn]

Some people reckon it's the same as ATF (automatic transmission fluid - the pinky/red one)

thats what I use and havent had any problems with my many older Crossmans

[karls]

Some people reckon it's the same as ATF (automatic transmission fluid - the pinky/red one)

This is what i use on my 2240