Several manufacturers make a specific 'slideway oil'.
Designed to stay in place (it's tacky), designed to reduce stick-slip, designed to mix OK with coolant. Typically only available in 20litre drums.
Hydraulic/motor oil is better than nothing but the correct oil would possibly be better.
Found a supplier in Bayswater who has it in 5litre containers. Also chasing up the oil blender I deal with (also in Bayswater) to see if they make it and can supply in small quantities.
Colin
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