@bigkid posted:You can oil them with a light oil, but it is just a touch. Ball bearings don't need the lubrication that regular old solid bearings do, but a touch of oil once in a while (I am talking maybe once a year) will be fine. You don't want too much then crud collects and you then have to clean them.
@Richie C. posted:Assuming they are not sealed or ceramic, I would use a thin, micro oil made specifically for ball bearings. Look for those made for r/c cars which are generally pretty good. There are many available on the web.
Many gear lubes are too thick for ball bearings.
Where do you guys get your information from?…..please explain, I’d love to hear more……because what you both wrote, makes zero sense!!…..ALL bearings require lube!!…..especially ball bearings!!….and I’ve never ever heard gear lube is too thick for ball bearings!!,…..again, where do you find your resources!!??…..
Santiago, if I may, use your favorite flavor of oil you have on hand. Lube them sparingly, and simply make it part of a routine maintenance program,….if you use a thicker oil, it will hang around longer, and thus, longer maintenance intervals. Lighter, thinner oil will dissipate sooner then thicker oil, so maintain more often……regular motor oil would be ideal,…..whatever flavor you happen to have in the garage would absolutely be fine…….5W-20,30, or whatever,…..
Pat
