Mobil Vactra No 2 Oil Supplier or Substitute, Canada

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Hello all,

I run a Shapeoko 5 Pro and need to lubricate the linear rails ASAP. I know they make a product specifically for this. However because I already have pipettes and syringes for applying lubricant and the fact I’m in Canada makes it impractical and longer shipping times to purchase small accessories from the states, I’m looking for another place to acquire some of the oil recommended.

Does anyone know of a Canadian supplier (especially if out in BC) that sells Mobil Vactra No 2 Oil in quantities of 1 gallon or less? Am also open to suggestions on comparable lubricants if anyone knows of any that would act as a “dupe”, i.e. similar viscosity, corrosion resistance, etc.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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I did a google search and found this. The thing about this oil often called way oil is it is used in large quantities in a machine shop. That is likely why you cannot get it in small quantities. I bought a quart off ETSY and that is likely a lifetime supply.

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I have heard the complaint about getting Mobil Vactra #2 in Canada before here on the forum. Not sure if it is a quantity issue or Canada restricts something in the product. Canada’s environmental laws are different than in the US. Whatever the reason it has come up before. Maybe C3D should send a small bottle with the machines that require it when you buy the machine.

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It’s in our shop:

and we deliver.