Lube Bearings

**pat_11_5** · 07-12-2009 10:30 PM

I'm looking for something I could go buy at my local hardware store to lube my bearings. I've been using 3 in one oil and it seems to be slowing down the bearings when i spin them. any suggestions? I dont really want to wait to order something online and there arent any skateshops near where I live.

**pat_11_5** · 07-12-2009 10:43 PM

I know this has probably been asked 1000 times, but i've done a search around the forum and I still have not really found something.

**Ryno21bc** · 07-12-2009 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by pat_11_5

I know this has probably been asked 1000 times, but i've done a search around the forum and I still have not really found something.

3 in 1 should be fine, the reason it seems to slow down is because bearings are designed to work better when they are weighted. So when you are actuary riding you wont notice. The the purpose of the lube is not just to make it spin faster but it also protects the bearing from wearing as fast, due to heat caused by friction.

**pat_11_5** · 07-13-2009 06:24 AM

really? well that makes sense. Thanks for your help

**luftywaffles** · 07-13-2009 07:50 AM

Bearing lube costs like less than 5 dollars...

just order some legit lube off the internets.

**Cann0n** · 07-13-2009 10:14 AM

That's what I use. My uncle has bearings in his roller skates that date back to the 70's and they are still in top notch condition. Brake parts cleaner to clean them, Teflon oil to lube them.

I drip one drop per ball. I also remove one shield and throw it away.