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Oil for TT bearing - any advise?

I am trying to figure out which oil to use for my Bix+ TT - it has a thick platter with a simple bearing...the supplied oil is finished...I got the following from the supplier (who doesn't sell the TT anymore)...

something equivalent to a 30 weight (non-multigrade) non-detergent synthetic oil will work fine. The super slippery formulations are beneficial

...which only makes me more confused - can anyone interpret this for me? Does anyone have any advise in this matter?

Thanks and have a GREAT day!
go4vinyl
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viridian
4,184 posts
 
I use 30 weight non-detergent machine oil, rather than automotive oil, however my guess is that many modern lubricants will fill the bill.
bdgregory
1,580 posts
 
I use 30W Mobile One.
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
Mobile 1
5W-30

Every 25,000 miles.
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stringreen
5,112 posts
 
VPI has a new superlube (maybe not so new any more). It comes in a hypo looking dispenser and it looks a bit like Vaseline (though I am assured it is not). It made my VPI sound better.
go4vinyl OP
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All - Thanks for your advise - I'll check the VPI superlube for sure! (I know there must be more threads regarding this issue...can't find'em though...)...
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