Reply 16700 of 27550, by Horun
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darry wrote on 2020-09-19, 18:14:Horun wrote on 2020-09-19, 18:10:pentiumspeed wrote on 2020-09-19, 18:05:WD40 is metal coating to prevent rust. Due to this, the oil mixture it used thickens with time in few days your "lube" will turn into sticky, greasy paste-like stuff and fan may stop. If you like that fan, best way is take it apart and clean horrible stuff out and use baby oil (mineral oil) or engine oil if you have some around. I use clock and watch oils as I have it on hand due to my watch and clock hobby.
Cheers,Agree ! Sewing machine oil is also one of the best if you can find it, extremely light weight, does not thicken and generally safe on all metals and most plastics too.
How about silicone lubricant ? Not recommending, just asking .
Some of the silicon based are very good IMHO, I use a light white Silicon grease on my floppy drive rails, gears and parts. Have never seen it thicken up/turn to sludge over many years. Have never tried any Silicon based oils, but would assume they would be good.
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