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VPI bearing oil/grease?

I know this has been discussed and forgive me but I'm a little confused. Most of my confusion is from talking with Mike at VPI. I called VPI years ago to ask what type of lubricant to use, the answer was white lithium grease. ( no mention of any of this in the owner's manual) After my bushings were replaced a few years later with bronze, I inquired as to what oil/grease was recommended. The answer was 40W oil. After reading other posts here, I've read that Mike has recommended Mobil synthetic, I don't ever recall them recommending VPI bearing grease to me or anyone. I'd like to get a definitive answer from VPI users here. Thanks.
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oakleys
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frogman, that is interesting about the "sound" of lubricant being used.

i use synthetic motor oil on my tnt mkv hr. once a year as a rule I apply oil, and also for the motor.

there is overpriced tt "specific" oils or greases available, i think vpi used to sell a $25-30 variety.
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slaw OP
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Oakleys @ Frogman... Thanks, In regards to the bronze bushings, do they require any kind of lubrication?
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slaw OP
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Oakleys.
Do you have a connection with VPI? My manual from 20 years ago, says nothing about lubrication. That's what I referred to in my thread.
oakleys
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nope. just an very happy owner of vpi table.

the link i posted to aries owners manual i found from google search.

i think vpi is pretty great company with great product and i own one of their tables for about 10 yrs....but not so great user manuals. seems to be there is an inverse relationship between the info provided in the owner manual and the expense of the table...go figure. maybe vpi figures for expensive tables dealer will set up and explain? also they are none too easy...or hard...to get in touch with, but they have always answered all of my questions with good workable advice.

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wntrmute2
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I think much of the confusion revolves around the inverted bearing type vs the well type. My understanding is that the well types require oil such as mobile 1 or as Mike recommended on my HW-19 and TNT, Tufoil. The inverted types require something such grease with won't roll of the shaft due to gravity. This is just my opinion and not an expert one at that.
Dave
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