# What type of lubricant too use

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**Created:** [January 30, 2023, 3:26pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/what-type-of-lubricant-too-use/5193 "2023-01-30T15:26:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![Lucas](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/ba8739/32.png) [@Lucas](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Lucas)\
**Post date:** [January 30, 2023, 3:26pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/what-type-of-lubricant-too-use/5193/1 "2023-01-30T15:26:23Z")

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What lubricant should I use for lead screws and bearings. Also do the motors need any dry lubricant such as graphite

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**Author:** ![MicroFarmModels](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/9fc348/32.png) [@MicroFarmModels](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/MicroFarmModels)\
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I applied a little white lithium grease to the entire length of the leadscrew, then worked the gantry up and down a few times. Leadscrew turns extremely smoothly. Almost too smoothly, as it barely holds the gantry up when the power is off.

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**Author:** ![Loosenut](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/3dprintingspace.com/loosenut/32/3612_2.png) [@Loosenut](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Loosenut)\
**Post date:** [February 1, 2023, 1:33am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/what-type-of-lubricant-too-use/5193/3 "2023-02-01T01:33:09Z")

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Silicon grease is also used.

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**Author:** ![mykepredko](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/3dprintingspace.com/mykepredko/32/4027_2.png) [@mykepredko](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/mykepredko)\
**Post date:** [February 1, 2023, 2:30am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/what-type-of-lubricant-too-use/5193/4 "2023-02-01T02:30:06Z")

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I use “WD-40 High Performance White Lithium Grease” for linear rails and optical rods. Nice stuff, doesn’t collect dust or animal fur like other materials.

For leadscrews, I use a light machine oil (just a drop or two below the nut and run it up and down). Don’t overdo it.