Turntable Oil

[Oddball]

i hope this is not too offtopic. given the breadth of expertise on display -- does anyone know if turntable oil (in my case a little container of it that came with a Fletcher TT) has a sell-by date?

In all fairness ,if its not been contaminated (unlikely) I cant see any reason why it would not last for years !!

[walpurgis]

i hope this is not too offtopic. given the breadth of expertise on display -- does anyone know if turntable oil (in my case a little container of it that came with a Fletcher TT) has a sell-by date?

I wouldn't worry. My bottle of 'turntable oil' is over thirty years old and it's just fine.

[Bonky]

Hi, apologies for highjacking etc as I know the OP did not (want) mention (of) 'what oils to use'.

For those of us (like me) who haven't oiled their bearings (!) for some time this may be useful (scroll to the bottom)

https://www.vinylengine.com/turntabl...ic.php?t=41213

R

[eksiil]

much obliged for the reassurances. (incidentally, I was told to add a drop or so a year).

[CageyH]

I don't see there being a need to replace the oil very often. You could spot check the condition by removing the bearing spindle and making sure it looks clean.
I use the AO oil on my Funk Bearing. It comes in a kit with a couple of vials of oil, and all you need to clean it.
This should last me years, as there is next to nothing to contaminate the oil in the bearing.

If you do clean the bearing, I would suggest against using brake cleaner, it's pretty nasty stuff and you need to wear gloves when using it.
Isopropyl alcohol would be better.