# Printer maintenance **URL:** \ **Category:** 3D Printers\ **Created:** [February 20, 2021, 9:19pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/printer-maintenance/1752 "2021-02-20T21:19:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Geff](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/bb73d2/32.png) [@Geff](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Geff)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2021, 9:19pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/printer-maintenance/1752/1 "2021-02-20T21:19:30Z")
HI, I have had my Creality Ender 3, V2 for about 6 months and have run about 3 and a half reels of PLA filament thru it, mostly successful, some not so much. I am now hearing very slight rubbing noises when it is running so my thoughts turn to regular maintenance. What should be done to a printer on a regular basis to maintain it. Any ideas? Geff ---
**Author:** ![kitedemon](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/ecae2f/32.png) [@kitedemon](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/kitedemon)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2021, 1:46am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/printer-maintenance/1752/2 "2021-02-21T01:46:41Z")
I use a dab of lube on smooth rods. Clean the dust and junk from anywhere I can find it. I also check the alignment of idlers, belt tensioner and make sure the crews and such have not backed off. Sometimes I take the hot end apart and make sure it is clean, usually only if quality dropped. New nozzle. ---
**Author:** ![LEGOManiac](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/ba8739/32.png) [@LEGOManiac](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/LEGOManiac)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2021, 4:46am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/printer-maintenance/1752/3 "2021-02-21T04:46:20Z")
3 Reels in 6 months is very light usage. I’m on my 12th reel in just under 4 months, for comparison. For lubrication, I followed the hive mind’s recommendation: [https://www.amazon.ca/Super-Lube-51010-Precision-Oiler/dp/B000BXOGHY/ref=pd\_bxgy\_img\_2/132-1314353-1623741?\_encoding=UTF8&pd\_rd\_i=B000BXOGHY&pd\_rd\_r=fe04c3b7-fd6d-4e43-abc0-6fd63eb764ae&pd\_rd\_w=WnRyG&pd\_rd\_wg=RtirR&pf\_rd\_p=42339929-297e-4141-b7b2-fe55db70f4b7&pf\_rd\_r=P8C0SX336B402H8QH5F8&psc=1&refRID=P8C0SX336B402H8QH5F8](https://www.amazon.ca/Super-Lube-51010-Precision-Oiler/dp/B000BXOGHY/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/132-1314353-1623741?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000BXOGHY&pd_rd_r=fe04c3b7-fd6d-4e43-abc0-6fd63eb764ae&pd_rd_w=WnRyG&pd_rd_wg=RtirR&pf_rd_p=42339929-297e-4141-b7b2-fe55db70f4b7&pf_rd_r=P8C0SX336B402H8QH5F8&psc=1&refRID=P8C0SX336B402H8QH5F8) Aside from squeeking, the only maintenance issue I’ve had is a buildup of dust and hairs, particularly on the rollers. The Rollers themselves will need to be tightened once in a while using the eccentric nuts because they will physically wear down and get smaller. I’ve had to replace one Bowden tube because of a clog. The magnetic build plate is the only other thing I’ve had to replace. ---
**Author:** ![PJprincefpv](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/3dprintingspace.com/pjprincefpv/32/262_2.png) [@PJprincefpv](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/PJprincefpv)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/printer-maintenance/1752/4 "2021-02-21T17:10:15Z")
[![](https://storage.3dprintingspace.com/original/2X/5/524cdeb4552056c33aee7975c03633705e547863.jpeg "Maintaining a Creality Ender 3 - 3D Printer") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvAU1ZLFyow)