Oiling unglazed pots

3 in 1 oil is just refined light petrolium oil, SAE 20 viscosity lubricating oil. No additives… Less refined than mineral oil. About the same viscosity.
Will act the same on a a porous ceramic.
DO NOT use automobile engine oil. They have additives that will affect the ceramic oddley… (inorganic calciums, phosphates, molybdenum, …

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