cooking oil, car transmission oil, olive oil ?
ive tried them all but they still dry out in a month or two which causes the motor to jam which in turns loads the motor which eventualy leads to a useless burned motor.
suggest any oil that is usually found in all homes if you can
2007-08-11 17:21:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Do not use anything but 20 or 30 weight motor oil...this is what comes in all motors when they are manufactured and you should add about 20 drops to each bearing yearly if it has a place to even put oil in it...
2007-08-11 18:02:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
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what lubricating oil is suitable for small electric motors (i.e fans) that is usualy found at home?
cooking oil, car transmission oil, olive oil ?
ive tried them all but they still dry out in a month or two which causes the motor to jam which in turns loads the motor which eventualy leads to a useless burned motor.
suggest any oil that is usually found in all homes if you can
2015-08-19 07:20:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No , I'd advise against it! Oils commonly found around the house, are lousy lubricants for a small electric motor, hence this is why 3in1 Oil was made. It is about a 10wt oil, has no detergents, doesn't get sticky like olive oil, or cooking oil, of any variety. ATF Type F, or Dextron 1,2, or 3 is a hydraulic oil, with some lubricating properties. You can also use Marvel Mystery Oil!
2007-08-11 17:34:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You may need to take the motor apart and clean the old crusty, burned oil from the shaft and bushings (Most small fan motors have bushings rather than bearings) before you apply a quality oil or grease. The suggestions for 3 in 1 or twenty weight are good but your motor probably came with a lithium base electric motor grease in the bushings. Electric motor grease will last longer and lubricate better than any oil and you can buy it at most parts supply stores.
2007-08-12 03:00:31 · answer #4 · answered by Hondu 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
lubricating oil suitable small electric motors fans usualy home
2016-01-26 00:01:53 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3in1 oil is fine for lubricating door hinges and other things that may tend to squeak. As for the motors, use a straight weight motor oil, 20 or 30 SAE. Then you may want to get a can of penetrating oil like WD-40 to put on rusted nuts and bolts to help free them.
One oill will not do it all for everything. good luck.
2007-08-11 18:46:08 · answer #6 · answered by Fordman 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Small Electric Fan
2016-10-07 07:05:18 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electric motors usually call for SAE 20 weight oil. Three-in-one sells it in a blue can, available in the auto section at walmart.
Cooking oil? That's a great way to ruin a good motor. Check the instructions with your motors- I'll bet they call for SAE 20.
2007-08-11 17:30:47 · answer #8 · answered by donmohan2 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Use only oil that is made for electric motors. The additives in most multipurpose oils can damage the insulation on the windings and brushes of the electric motor.
2016-05-19 02:19:45 · answer #9 · answered by Mark 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Motor oil for your car.
2007-08-13 16:18:13 · answer #10 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋