New 'Numpty' questions on C02 pistol maintenance.

[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?

[smallman28]

Used to use Pellgun on my CO2 pistols, one tube lasts a long time
I used to buy whatever was cheapest/best value in terms of CO2.
The biggest problem with CO2 is leaving capsules in long term, that combined with no oil can apparently cause the seal to deform.

[harvey_s]

Crosman used to put oil in years ago - but haven't for many years now.

Pellgun oil lasts for ages, so not worth skimping IMHO - but if you want a cheaper alternative...try ATF - it's designed to both lubricate and keep seals & o-rings in good health (most other oils attack them).