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[quote user="modelalaska"]Rob, Is that motor oil? If so, what weight? My source on the transmission fluid said that is was plastic safe. Is the motor oil going to be safe for plastic? Thanks Peter[/quote]modelalaska,Yes, the Mobil 1 is motor oil.  You can get it at most auto parts stores or Mobil gas stations.  Get the 10-30 weight.  It is perfectly safe on plastic.  I have never seen it damage anything.  I use it on plastic, synthetic and metal gears and it always gets on the plastic chassis and bodies of my slot cars.  I've never seen tranny fluid eat plastic but I know it can eat paint.  I once soaked a F7 unit in it to remove the paint and it worked great.  A follow up with a warm water and soap bath and the body was ready for a re-paint.  Hope this helps.Rob Newman
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