Re: Computer fan noise and maintenance

My hat's off to you, 9x9, excellent input. I am a big believer in 1oz prevention = 1lb cure so I am lubing before the trouble starts, but this is great to have in my notes for keeping the unique fans going. If I understand correctly, for the ~annual maintenance, 80W gear oil is okay and lightly worn should get the synthetic grease and 5W30 mixture. Interesting about testing viscosity with the open plug, can't wait to try it out. If it turns out to glob to the side (at lower RPM), what is the best way to remove the "bad batch" from...

Re: Computer fan noise and maintenance

Hello all,

I found this informative thread through a search for fan lubage. Excuse my noobishness, but I am trying to find the precise type of long lasting lube that the member 999999999 is talking of. I found another thread [URL=http://bensbargains.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6296]here[/URL] which has posts that air of 999999999's style so I presume that they are posts by the same member In it, he mentions mixing heavy weight oil with grease. I am wondering what particular brands are recommended or how to tell when the drop...