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quest308 · New Member

I was reading about how petroleum based lubes are a no no for seals or the chamber on a springer. However silicon seems to be used, like with crosman's silicon chamber oil. There is a silicon based lubricant available here in Canada called "Jig-a-loo". Ya I know funny name, but every time I try to find some chamber oil, I only find ones with 7 or 8 dollar shipping, which doesn't make much sense for a 5 dollar product. So seeing as "Jig-a-loo" is silicon based would it be a decent alternative for chamber/seal oil? Or will I get dieseling from this.

Thanks,
Alex

SMP · Silver Status Member

I've used it.
BUT....Spray it in a cup and leave it overnight to allow all the carriers and solvents to evaporate. You'll end up with about 25% of the original volume and it will be noticably thicker.

quest308 · New Member

Thanks SMP so just to be clear, Jig-a-loo would be fine as a chamber/breach and piston seal oil, just as long as I leave it over night to evaporate.

SMP · Silver Status Member

Yes I have used it to lubricate the piston seal in a pinch when I was out of chamber oil. You are correct in saying it is a solute silicone . It does not contain petroleum distilates ( this is the primary concern for pressure induced combustion-dieseling and seal breakdown)
It does however contain two aggressive chloro solvents. Chloro solvents were once used in fire extinguishers and dry cleaning. The two particular chloro solvents used are commonly used to clean things with rubber and nitrile seals without damaging them....but I would lets these evaporate before use