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peteriegelRCMBB Founder

I just use motor oil. It does tend to attract dirt and grit, but it eliminates the squeaking. I found that when the grit builds up to an objectional level, it can be removed by sloshing the chassis (counter removed) in gasoline. This is sloppy but removes grit. It takes a long time for the grit to build up, and this process does not have to be often done.

My view is that if it squeaks, oil it. If it gets to the point where the grit and sticky stuff starts to cause resistance to rotation, clean it.

I don't think much of WD-40 as a lubricant.

4/26/083:47 AM

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