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Oil for TT bearing - any advise?

I am trying to figure out which oil to use for my Bix+ TT - it has a thick platter with a simple bearing...the supplied oil is finished...I got the following from the supplier (who doesn't sell the TT anymore)...

something equivalent to a 30 weight (non-multigrade) non-detergent synthetic oil will work fine. The super slippery formulations are beneficial

...which only makes me more confused - can anyone interpret this for me? Does anyone have any advise in this matter?

Thanks and have a GREAT day!
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jloveys
226 posts
 
Van den Hul The Lower Friction type II is a very high quality oil made for TT bearings and is a reference here in Europe.
jeffjarvis
257 posts
 
90 wt gear oil works great.
Don't let the snake oil types sell you 10 drops of their secret recipe for $40.
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stringreen
6,531 posts
 
I guess Jeff's post is against VPI's Harry Weisfield. There are a great many very nice people in the Hi-Fi business...some like Mike at Ayre, John at AudioConnection, and Harry at VPI. I know there are others as well, but I have had personal dealings with these guys and can applaud their honesty, and genuine interest in helping us mere mortals. I encourage those who have had good experiences to make their names known.
ehaller
98 posts
 
I use what I use in my boat engine, Volvo Penta straight 30 weight, fully synthetic. Don't stress this too much. Just get a synthetic 30 weight and you'll be fine. BTW- Mark O'Brian at Rogue Audio is another one of the good guys.
lewm
13,813 posts
 
How about some opinions on how to clean out the bearing housing before adding new oil, assuming one is restoring an old idler or direct-drive type. Would you use a solvent to remove dried residue, for example? If so, what solvent is safe? Thanks.
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