Pump Lubrication
Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps require a high quality non-detergent Rotary Compressor Oil or Rotary
Turbine Oil. Oil specifically formulated for Masport pumps is available from your local Masport
representative or by contacting Masport Inc.
1 Gallon Bottles 6 Gallon Case
Warning! Do not use transmission fluid, automotive motor oil, power steering fluid, used
oil, vegetable oil, brake fluid, hydraulic fluid, gear oil or scented oil in a Masport pump.
Substitute oils approved for temporary use in Masport pumps:
Shell Turbo T Oil 32, 68, 100
Shell Oil Company Houston, TX 800-231-6950
Monolec Compressor Oil*
Lubrication Engineers Fort Worth, TX 817-834-6321
Mobil SHC 525 (Synthesized Hydrocarbon)
Mobil Oil Company Fairfax, VA 800-662-4525
Anderol 497
Anderol Inc East Hanover, NJ 888-263-3765
Chevron GST 32, 68
ChevronTexaco Corporation San Ramon, CA 800-822-5823
Regal Oil R & O 32, 68
ChevronTexaco Corporation San Ramon, CA 800-822-5823
* Monolec Compressor Oil is colored red and should not be confused with transmission fluid.
Use of these oils will extend the life of the pump and ensure proper performance and lubrication.
Note: Oils numbered 32 & 46 are for winter use. Check pour point to determine minimum
temperature. Oils numbered 68 & 100 are for summer use.
HXL Series:
All Masport HXL Series pumps are equipped with an automatic oil pump. This system is pre-set to
deliver the required amount of lubricating oil to the vacuum pump. The oil pump is maintenance free
and requires no operator adjustment.
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