How to Apply 100% Silicone Oil to your Treadmill Belt

Treadmill Running Belts recommends applying 100% Silicone oil every 20-30 hours of use. In most cases your treadmill is an expensive piece of equipment, Therefore it makes perfect sense to take every precaution necessary to protect your investment.
One of the biggest misconceptions is that once you set your treadmill up it needs no further maintenance. NOT SO!
Most manufacturers add a layer of lubricant over the deck to all new treadmills. However, over time this layer can dry out or wear away with use. Without this layer of lubricant, heat and friction can cause major and expensive damage to either your deck, Treadmill Belt, control board and/or motor. By routinely applying Silicone Lubricant to your deck you are reducing the risk of damage, and adding longevity to your treadmill.

[@susisportsfreund4420]

oh no wonder my treadmill is making funny noised, I've never even lubricated it once lol. thank you for this information - maybe just in time :-)

[@pandabarbara5778]

sounds like a plan! I'll happily follow your advice to increase the longevity of my trust treadmill :-))

[@sharononthewall4858]

OMG! My "treatment" is long overdue! Thanks for reminding me guys 😎😎

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[@schlussmitlustig5855]

useful tip! I know I had to do it eventually but didn't actually realize the importance of it.

[@bodysoul7225]

this is good advice guys, appreciate it! 👍

[@sarahsahara8945]

Sweet! My Treadmill is no purring like a cat! I owe you one 😘

[@patwma709]

Thanks for this!

[@weloveeric1368]

definitely worth it to invest that lil time into it. these things will overheat like crazy if you don't, trust me.

[@wizzpet6562]

What do you recommend: Water-based silicone or other products? Is any type of lube acceptable as long as it is meant for treamills or can water-based silicon damage something? Thanks.

[@tulsikumar.1640]

Can I use coconut oil?

[@iraqsaher]

Hello. Question please. My treadmill has a plastic cover below the belt, should I apply silicone under the plastic cover or under the belt which between the belt and the plastic cover??

[@lesliebyrne4914]

Apply to the top of the plastic cover directly under the belt

[@mohammadhafizalasadasad2248]

If I use Mobil (Engine Oil) in replace of Silicon oil, will it makes any problem? Thank u.

[@lesliebyrne4914]

HI, No you can not use engine oil, it will damage the belt in no time at all. ONLY USE SILICONE.

[@mohammadhafizalasadasad2248]

@@lesliebyrne4914 Thank u so much.

[@anarchisttutor7423]

How do you know when your treadmill needs more oil, assuming you don't know how long you've been on it?

[@TreadmillRunningBeltsRepresent]

you can check with your finger there should be a light film if you rub it on the deck under the belt. If you think its dry just add another 5ml on each side walk on for 10 min and retest.

[@silasleeks2324]

How often should you do this?

[@lukebyrne8820]

You should apply/check the silicone oil every 20-30 hours of treadmill use or every 2-3 months whichever comes first

[@mixxi3093]

every 20 hours? so once a day basically for me haha. just kiddin'

[@neriumkristina]

Finally exactly how MUCH to put on. Another video said 1 ounce.... how are we supposed to work that out? My instructions are badly translated and contradictory at best. Was too scared to wing it.

[@lukebyrne8820]

Hi a line of silicon oil down each side of the machine under the belt is usually enough. hard to say how much as all machines are different sizes, but usually a line down each side is enough to let it spread usually around 7-10mls

[@erikdrescher5993]

Where do I get this Silicone Oil?

[@lesliebyrne4914]

you can get it from us at www.runningbelts.com.au we deliver world wide.

[@garylippe9599]

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