What kind of oil goes in heater - Lakewood (5500) Oil Filled Radiator Heater

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Not sure what kind of heater but if it heats with fuel oil your wick is either burnt so it's too short or you have it set too low. I had one a few years ago and had to replace the wick.

Use standard bar and chain oil...it is for the chain

If its new it will be pre filled with oil you could also have the vapour of the enamel after the first couple of uses

Usually it is a mineral oil and it is supposed to be a sealed unit...there is no place to put in oil

Hi,
Those units are factory sealed and cannot be filled/refilled...

Here is a tip that I wrote about that..

Oil Filled Radiator Heater Leaking
heatman101

Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote that will help you to understand about oil filled radiator heaters....

Oil Filled Radiator Heater Leaking
heatman101

if thats the heater im thinking of it is a closed system, you do not refill.

It sounds like you have a lemon. The heat exchanger tube has developed a hole somewhere. These things are designed for the small element inside to heat up the oil, and that is supposed to radiate the heat. It would be dangerous to use without any kind of oil. The element would burn out hopefully before it started a fire, but not necessarily. I don't know what kind of oil they use, but its a thin viscosity, like some turbine oil. You can patch the hole and try some pump oil or something, but I personally don't think its a good idea. I wouldn't do it.

i have the same problem. i do'nt know if i have to refill the oil; if so, what kind of oil?
Matt
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