Oiler

Oiler is an Autobot Micromaster from the Generation 1 continuity family.

Don't call him Captain Planet... seriously.

Oiler, leader of the Metro Squad, is an oil addict—in reverse. Determined to preserve energy at all costs, he under-fuels himself to conserve energy, and thus runs dry in precarious situations. His squadmates think this is just the result of his ceaseless efforts to protect the innocent, though Oiler does use his above-average intelligence to hide the truth from them, rationalizing away as he does. However, his actions are beginning to take a toll on his functions.

His combiner partner on the Metro Squad is Slide.

Toys

Generation 1

He wants to oil on you!

• Metro Squad (Micromaster Combiner Squad, 1990)

Oiler transforms into a trailer truck that is intended to be the front half of a blue and white tanker truck that he forms with his combiner partner Slide. He can, of course, combine with any other Micromaster Combiner to form a new vehicle, as well as connect to any Micromaster Combiner Transport. Oiler was only available in a six-pack with his squadmates Slide, Power Run, Roadburner, Strikedown, and Wheel Blaze.

• More information on Oiler at TFU.info

Return of Convoy

• Fire Tanker W Team (Micro Trailer W Team, 1991)
  • Japanese ID number: C-365
  • Accessories: Micro Trailer #5

In Japan, Oiler came as part of the Fire Tanker W Team with Slide, Wheelblaze, and Roadburner. All four components were identical to their Hasbro releases. The group also came with Micro Trailer #5.

Notes

Foreign names

• Japanese: Oiler (オイラー Oirā)
• French: Aéro (Canada)
• Italian: Pluton