Skilsaw worm oil

[Ray B]

Looking for a replacement oil for a Skil circular(hd77) worm drive saw.Skil recommends their worm drive oil 80111 that runs about $5 for 8 ounces-pretty pricey.There must be an equivalent oil out there. I do have some 75w140 and 80w90 gear oil.
Ray

 

[tom slick]

i don't know what their oil is but it is very thick and tacky. i've never seen an oil like it. it is at least sae 140.

 

[High Plains Drifter]

Ray B if you find something let us know, the worm oil is expensive but no more than my saw uses I just buy it and keep going. These saws are bulletproof if you keep oil in them.

 

[Ray B]

Found several oil companies that have worm gear drive oils in various viscosities.But not in a small quantity.Bought the Skil worm oil and put it the saw.The oil was thick at room temp.Like thick honey.Much much thicker than my 80w90 gear oil.