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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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ratbbb2
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Ok after looking at the Super Lube that Music Direct offers I look it up and found it at Graingers
http://www.grainger.com/product/44N750?gclid=CPuj_5HEgrsCFeHm7AodoCIAog&cm_mmc=PPC:GooglePLA-_-Lubrication-_-Lubricants-_-44N750&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=44N750&ef_id=UONZ4QAAUmx2ZV@-:20131126131422:s
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stringreen
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VPI sells their own lubrication - it comes in a hypodermic type of applicator, and although it is called Magic Lube and is probably expensive for what it is, I know that it is the recommended stuff that VPI sanctions. (It looks like lithium grease)
actusreus
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Stringreen,

VPI uses Super Lube. At least that's what Jack sent me for my Classic.
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slaw OP
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Frogman: Since my last post, I switched to Mobile One 50w synthetic, (and changed my tube compliment). I feel I need to try any make a point... I look at the VPI tt lube as an ongoing area in which, based on any system upgrades, has to be looked at as an issue that will need to be addressed on an ongoing basis.

I stand by my assessment of the Dupont grease as the absolute best I've tried, FWIW. Never tried Royal Purple.
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slaw OP
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.......I may be going back to the grease soon?????
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