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I would use an ISO 5 spindle bearing oil as this viscosity is very close what diesel fuel is and you can mix in some dex merc atf 3 to make it red. It won't take much ATF to turn it red so I would mix in a 1 to 10 ratio. This will give you the right viscosity, color and also have the rust inhibitors to keep the inside free of rust. This is what I plan on doing.

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Sounds like DB...


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Thanks Joe, I'll give that a try.

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Originally Posted By texacojoe
I would suggest you use food grade glycol mixed 50/50 with water and add a food coloring of your choice. Food grade glycol is non toxic and clear. Good luck with your project.
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Originally Posted By Catauladave
Sounds like DB...


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Originally Posted By SKomatinsky
I would use an ISO 5 spindle bearing oil as this viscosity is very close what diesel fuel is and you can mix in some dex merc atf 3 to make it red. It won't take much ATF to turn it red so I would mix in a 1 to 10 ratio. This will give you the right viscosity, color and also have the rust inhibitors to keep the inside free of rust. This is what I plan on doing.


This makes a lot of sense to me!


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I had this same problem when I restored my last locomotive. Just could not figure out how to make the wheels spin at 95 MPH and the locomotive not move.

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One drop of yellow food coloring per 2 cups of water seems to have the right appearance of gasoline.

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