New 'Numpty' questions on C02 pistol maintenance.

[MrChipShoulder]

Hi Guys,

Collecting my first C02 pistol next week, a CP88 long barrel.

I'm told a drop of Pellgun oil is needed on the top of the bulb every 3rd bulb.

I've read all C02 have oil already, but only Crossman use it as a sales tool. I've bought 100 Umarex Co2, I assume they are good quality (if all co2 are not the same!)

I've also seen I should use one of these as well every 4th bulb "Walther Maintenance CO2 Capsules".

https://www.solware.co.uk/walther-ma...e-co2-capsules

Is this all correct or am I being mislead?

Thanks for some Co2 love

[tinbum]

I put a drop on every other bulb, but I don't know if it's entirely necessary.
If I wanted to save a few quid I would look at other areas of my lifestyle first!

[MrChipShoulder]

So you don't use Maintenance CO2 Capsules?

[tinbum]

No, I suspect you could buy several lifetimes worth of seals for that

[gingernut]

Umarex pistols dont need or like pellgun oil much.
A drop on a capsule now and again is ok.

Maintenance capsules are expensive and very messy.
Not to be used indoors!

I’ve used two of them in years and didn’t see real benefits.

[MrChipShoulder]

If not pellgun oil, I've seen you can use R/C car silicon shock oil, 10 weight.

I have loads of silicon R/C oil as I've spent many years racing at clubs all over the place.

Would R/C shock oil be a better option, rather than Pellgun in a Umarex pistol?