Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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NOTE: This is my first Crosman with a metal pump rod. My other 3 Crosman pump guns have plastic pump rods. The Daisy 880 has utilized a metal pump head and rod since its inception.
Magnum Airpower Manifesto:
PERFORMANCE PARTS FOR CROSMAN & BENJAMIN AIRGUNS
AIRGUN OIL MYTHS
It's a myth that petroleum oil is harmful or unsafe to use for airguns. This stems from the common misconception that petroleum oil and distillates are the same thing. They're not. Oil is what's left after the distillates are removed from crude oil. Petroleum distillates are not safe for use in airguns for a variety of reasons. Some petroleum oils also contain distillates, and those are also not safe.
This subject is even more confusing to many because some distillates are commonly referred to as oil. The most common examples are heating oil and penetrating oil, which are both petroleum distillates.
🌟The oil that's safe for airguns is called mineral oil, also known as heavy oil. Mineral oil is non-toxic and non-flammable, but it's combustible at very high temperatures. It protects against wear and corrosion better than silicone or natural oils, will not harden, and doesn't become rancid. This is why all engine oils, including synthetics, are mineral oils. Many believe synthetic engine oils are made from non-petroleum substances like silicone. This is not true.🌟
🌟🌟Synthetic engine oils are made from mineral oil. Silicone oils are synthetic also but aren't used for engines due to their POOR lubricating and anti-wear characteristics compared to mineral oil. Engine oils, natural or synthetic, will not hurt the seals in your gun. Modern airgun seals are made of materials like Nitrile and urethane, which are engineered for use with petroleum oils.🌟🌟
We've been using mineral oil (engine oil) in airguns for many years and have never seen a Nitrile or urethane o-ring swell or dissolve. It's not always safe for PCP & HPA due to the risk of rapid compression autoignition (dieseling), so the silicone oil we have listed is recommended for those applications. Silicone oil will swell and soften Viton o-rings, so Nitrile or urethane are recommended.
amazon.com/Super-Lube-56204-Silicone-Lubricant/dp/B083NXVGQX
oreillyauto.com/detail/c/pure-guard/pure-guard-compressor-oil-4-quart/pgd0/ac18
hobbylobby.com/Art-Supplies/Painting-Supplies/Palettes-Tools/Squeeze-Bottles---5-07-Ounce/p/57415
NOTE: This is my first Crosman with a metal pump rod. My other 3 Crosman pump guns have plastic pump rods. The Daisy 880 has utilized a metal pump head and rod since its inception.
Magnum Airpower Manifesto:
PERFORMANCE PARTS FOR CROSMAN & BENJAMIN AIRGUNS
AIRGUN OIL MYTHS
It's a myth that petroleum oil is harmful or unsafe to use for airguns. This stems from the common misconception that petroleum oil and distillates are the same thing. They're not. Oil is what's left after the distillates are removed from crude oil. Petroleum distillates are not safe for use in airguns for a variety of reasons. Some petroleum oils also contain distillates, and those are also not safe.
This subject is even more confusing to many because some distillates are commonly referred to as oil. The most common examples are heating oil and penetrating oil, which are both petroleum distillates.
🌟The oil that's safe for airguns is called mineral oil, also known as heavy oil. Mineral oil is non-toxic and non-flammable, but it's combustible at very high temperatures. It protects against wear and corrosion better than silicone or natural oils, will not harden, and doesn't become rancid. This is why all engine oils, including synthetics, are mineral oils. Many believe synthetic engine oils are made from non-petroleum substances like silicone. This is not true.🌟
🌟🌟Synthetic engine oils are made from mineral oil. Silicone oils are synthetic also but aren't used for engines due to their POOR lubricating and anti-wear characteristics compared to mineral oil. Engine oils, natural or synthetic, will not hurt the seals in your gun. Modern airgun seals are made of materials like Nitrile and urethane, which are engineered for use with petroleum oils.🌟🌟
We've been using mineral oil (engine oil) in airguns for many years and have never seen a Nitrile or urethane o-ring swell or dissolve. It's not always safe for PCP & HPA due to the risk of rapid compression autoignition (dieseling), so the silicone oil we have listed is recommended for those applications. Silicone oil will swell and soften Viton o-rings, so Nitrile or urethane are recommended.
