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The best oil to use to lube a turntables spindle .

I just sold a turntable on Audiogon to a person who apparently used atf to lubricate the spindle bearing and the motor spindle. He claims that the motor is making noise now. {It was quiet when I shipped it to him}. I don't think atf should be used to lubricate turntable bearings. I believe it probably seeped into the motor and is causing the noise. I would think light machine oil would be best. The table in question is a Connoisseur bd102 belt drive. Any input would be helpful. Thanks.
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ivanj
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I use Mobil One on my VPI and Linn, (oh, and on my Space Shuttle, too :))
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micheal
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OUCH
Never use ATF!!!
One of the best is the plastic pen Teflon oiler sold by Radio Shack. Mix it up first.
Also a light spray of duralube (tm) before oiling is amazing.
Thick oil is for crummy bearings with lots of play.
How about brake fluid? ...LOL

mike
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VPI recommends a synthetic oil for their spindle bearings: Mobile 1. The motor bearings are permalubed & shouldn't be oiled. Your buyer has fubar'd his motor; it might be repairable by the manufacturer though.
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