How To Choose the RIGHT Lubricant for your Fitness Equipment

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Lubricating your own treadmill, elliptical, or strength machines is not only a really good idea. It's easy to do. BUT it's important to choose the right lubricant.
This video explains why using WD-40 is a BAD IDEA and what you should use instead.
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[@timothycannata]

Great video! Quick, to the point, and entertaining.

[@alaaalattabi8521]

Thank you for the advice.

[@MrKurokitsune]

this videos have the best of both worlds, Informative and funny, Great Job

[@DoodleDoo]

That music gave me a headache.

[@iam_vlo]

Wow. I’m glad I watch this before I sprayed the WD40 in my hand 😂

[@johnestrada9410]

How about WD 40 Silicone?

[@dv8961]

Thank you for the video, What about using WD-40 Specialist Dry PTFE or Loctite Super Lube Aerosol ?

[@mzlovele9763]

I've been told never use wd40 on cross trainer good video

[@AllanElMelon1043]

Wd-40 has a silicone based lubricant.

[@guym2966]

Thanks for NOT suggestions WD-40. You Rock.

[@rnegoro1]

You can use WD brand of - white lithium lubricant for metal to metal. or red lithium lubricant for metal to metal. for rubber surfaces and similar - use silicon based lubricant.

[@usa7917]

Spot on Silicon lubricant is it okk for elliptical

[@umaimasiddiqui7376]

Can you suggest if I can use Engine oil on my old elliptical chain? Its rusty or I should go for paramatex White lithium or any white lithium grease?

[@Keepingthefaith72]

Glad I watched your video , Ive just ordered an Elliptical trainer and was going to use WD-40 to lubricate it as I was building it .....

[@hailleyshorey3493]

How about for an stationary exercise bike?

[@mcnillerandsons7906]

What do you recommend on the joints of a freemotion cable machine with adjustable arms?

[@hannah-marieblackthorn2886]

Thanks! Appreciate the advice xo

[@dimethedude]

Damn… was so close to putting wd40 on before watching! Thanks for the heads up!

[@Yascin1965]

WD-40 is also in a silicone version

[@rogersepeda4378]

I literally just got that , will that be ok to use ? It specifically say silicone. It’s for my vertical leg press machine

[@user-fj2or3xp2c]

What about the old school leg extension machines they have belts

[@michellee3880]

I have an old Nordic trac ski machine...any suggestions?

[@jl7kicks]

Hi have a cable machine where two of the pulleys are making a squeaky whistling noise…the guide rods have been well lubricated and it’s still happening. Any recommendations?

[@rubengh777]

I have Norditrack CX 1055. Ramp makes noise when rubber wheels roll back and forth. I have tried different lubricants but non of them help. Any recommendations?

[@nisley5276]

I have a gazelle exerciser... what is the best lubricant for the moving parts on this piece of equipment?

[@AT-BabaYaga]

I have a question... I can use AB-80 in my treadmill????

[@MinnieOnCam]

There is a WD-40 for bikes is that any good for spin bikes ??

[@krystenrice1406]

What to use for a weslo bike ?

[@DuhByrd]

So no ball joint greace i used for my truck aye?

[@jayjordan9371]

Great video. First, I put WD-40 in rear corner of bottom shelf😉. What and where should I apply lubricant to Crane vertical climber as I'm experiencing friction right after assembling? Hoping to hear from you before Father's Day. Thx Pro Source

[@ProsourceFitnessEquipment]

From what I can find about this machine, it looks like you can lubricate the sleeves that the handles and foot pedals glide on directly. I would use only a silicone spray. - Kevin

[@jayjordan9371]

Thanks for your speedy reply, Kevin, and well in time for Dad's Day. Heading out to grab a can of 💯% silicone spray today. Thx again

[@pattifeinberg5354]

@@jayjordan9371 Everything I've read, there are a lot of 'how to' and they ALL say NO WD40; the WD stand for water displacement.

[@maribelgaytan9240]

hello for strength equipment what should i used to lubricate the guiding rods? They have become rusty as well

[@ProsourceFitnessEquipment]

Hi Maribel. Great question! They should be lubricated with a silicone based lubricant such as Blaster Silicone Lubricant. www.walmart.com/ip/BLASTER-16-SL-Silicone-Lubricant-Aerosol-Can-11-Oz/19294875?wmlspartner=wmtlabs&adid=22222222222016758866&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=o&wl2=c&wl3=10374353370&wl4=pla-1105768326762&wl12=19294875_10000001195&wl14=pb%20blaster%20silicone%20lube&veh=sem&msclkid=5e1a6378df3110c2ffd43df4a801fde0 However in your case, if the guide rods are rusting you will need to clean all of the rust off first. The only way to do that is with a fine steel wool. Hope this is helpful!

[@Materoosi]

What about stair stepper

[@abramlionel4990]

What's better silicone spray or grease for strength machine Cables

[@Drivethebeat]

Anybody using the Maxi climber XL?

[@misterswiff]

How about when assembling a home gym? I have a Weider home gym with pulley sytem, and when assembling it there are some bolts and bushings that say to grease. Primarily for the leg attachment and chest piece used for doing chest flys. The grease that came with it isn't good. Should I use silicone lubricant on those? Or would marine grease be better?

[@ProsourceFitnessEquipment]

You are spot on! When lubricating a bolt or bushing you should use the marine grease as it will stay in place and help keep dirt and moisture from entering the pivot joint.

[@misterswiff]

Prosource Fitness Equipment thanks for the info!

[@makeyourself9110]

I bought a second hand Nordic Track T5zi and I can’t find anything on what kind of lubricant to use. Canadian Tire sells a non silicone lube that says it’s recommended for Nordic Track treadmills. But all I can find online, is people saying 100% silicone is good for all treadmills.

[@ProsourceFitnessEquipment]

Hi Chera! Thanks for the comment. A silicone lubricant should be just fine for your machine. We recommend this brand: www.glidefitness.com/glide-oem-solution-oil-based-for-manual-wax-treadmills-2-oz-for-home-use.html#.XeaXCG5FyUk Hope this helps!

[@AjazMozher]

What type of lubricant/grease would you recommend for pulley cables?

[@ProsourceFitnessEquipment]

Pulleys have sealed bearings and require no lubrication, Cable also require no lubrication. However the guide rods that the weight slide up and down on should be cleaned and lubricated with 100 percent silicone lubricant.

[@MisterBREW]

I use silicone spray on pulleys to lube the cables only on machines that experience unwanted twisting. Silicone will make the table slide smooth and wont let it twist. Only using it on lower end machines.

[@STBRetired1]

I just bought a used Pacific Fitness Zuma multi-station home gym. The pulleys look like a two part unit where the inner bushing separates from the plastic pulley wheel. Is your can of Blaster silicone "lubricant" actually a grease or is it an oil? I don't think an oil is thick enough to stick and adhere for long to such a pulley system. I'm thinking a more semi-solid silicone grease like automotive (ball joint) grease would have the required thickness. I see that Super Lube has an O-ring silicone grease that may be more what I'm need. I just noticed on another website that specializes in home gym repair that they recommend a Valvoline fully synthetic moly fortified automotive grease. Would being fully synthetic prevent it from harming any plastics in a home gym like the cable covering and pulley wheels?

[@ProsourceFitnessEquipment]

"The pulleys look like a two part unit where the inner bushing separates from the plastic pulley wheel" They should not, these inner bushings should be pressed into the pulley, if they are net they are worn out. "Is your can of Blaster silicone "lubricant" actually a grease or is it an oil?" Blaster silicone is an oil, you are correct, and pulley bushings/bearings should always be a light oil lubricant as grease can cause too much drag and allow cables to slack or jump the pulley. "I don't think an oil is thick enough to stick and adhere for long to such a pulley system. I'm thinking a more semi-solid silicone grease like automotive (ball joint) grease would have the required thickness." Again, a semi solid grease is too thick for this type of application it will drag and over time cause wore undue wear on the cables. - Kevin

[@STBRetired1]

@@ProsourceFitnessEquipment - YOU KNOW YOUR STUFF, Kevin. I had just taken a quick look at the pulley and saw that the bearing extends out on both sides of the pulley. For some reason, I thought the bearing and pulley were two separate units. They're not. The bearing is locked into the pulley wheel. It does look as though on one side of the pulley wheel that there is a thin cover over the bearing. I gently probed with a knife blade but couldn't get under it to lift it off and I didn't want to gouge up my new toy. I would have liked to have seen what kind of bearing was under there and maybe be able to clean it out and lubricate it better. But, the bearing revolves like new with no wobble or catches so I will take your advice and just use that Blaster oil to help clean out the bearing and lubricate it for my use. Thanks you so much for your quick replay and wealth of knowledge. EDIT - I just looked up about Blaster and noticed it was a petroleum based lubricant. Isn't that bad for around plastic pulley wheels and the plastic coating on the cables? Should the Blaster Silicone lubricant be used instead? TriFlow is also a petroleum based lubricant.

[@sankofax6927]

So using white lithium grease (from honda) is a no-go for my elliptical (nordic track 1600) machine? I disassembled it to move, but the grease has rubbed off, and I want to assemble it, but not sure what to use.. a friend recommended bearing grease in which I was going tp purchase, but the sales person gave me a can of white lithium spray and told me it would work just fine. I need to put in where the washers and screws go... please help

[@ProsourceFitnessEquipment]

Here's our recommendation: www.glidefitness.com/glide-oem-solution-oil-based-for-manual-wax-treadmills-2-oz-for-home-use.html#.XeaXCG5FyUk

[@Winkxgirl25]

Hello. I'm facing the same issue right now. What did you end up doing?

[@naiemhaniff7062]

Can i use wd 40 silicone spray on my treadmil runing belt?. Im having alot of heat build up on the runing belt. When i use the wd 40 silicone spray it helps alittle but after a mile of walking the runing belt get super hot and i feel it burning inside my shoe

[@ProsourceFitnessEquipment]

Try this silicone-based lubricant: www.glidefitness.com/glide-oem-solution-oil-based-for-manual-wax-treadmills-2-oz-for-home-use.html#.XeaXCG5FyUk

[@aqsashafiq2681]

Same thing happened with me ☹️

[@scoutsniper485]

Wd-40 specialist is out now. It’s silicone based lubricant

[@douglass.humphries6438]

I spoke with someone at WD40 and even their Silicone spray is Petroleum based and NOT 100 % Silicone and NOT good for Treadmill belts.

[@scoutsniper485]

@@douglass.humphries6438 cool good to know

[@vipulmumbai]

What about silicone oil

[@ProsourceFitnessEquipment]

As long as it is 100% silicone, it should be safe to use. Silicone oil and silicone lubricant are one in the same!

[@justdoit1985]

Hello, I just bought a titan pulley machine. I have seen some videos where people have took apart the bearings and sprayed wd-40 or some lubricant on it. Would you say that’s a good idea or over time it will ruin it?

[@accentcorporatemedia9682]

Hi Roslin , I recommend never taking apart the bearings as they are sealed bearing design that is pre-lubricated. Spraying any type of lubricant in them will shorten their life. And please never spray WD-40 as a lubricant it is actually a water displacement cleaner and will destroy the bearings very quickly.

[@justdoit1985]

Accent Corporate Media Thank you

[@kaankucuk1612]

@@accentcorporatemedia9682 Hello, in that case, what product should I use for my fitness Equipment? Thank you

[@Qlorck]

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[@fluxpistol3608]

Lubricant*

[@durandus676]

*cough* uh yeah broke a weld on my elliptical tried using WD40 to lubricate the cx938 the rear leg right crank shaft bolt shaft. I don’t think it helped

[@dumbgenious1960]

Be honest why can’t I use vegetable oil

[@trashcan2088]

Ok, Now that's a dam GOOD question here!

[@JamesPawson]

Just as well, WD-40 gives me an asthma attack as soon as I smell it for some reason.

[@vincewhite5087]

Actually according to wd40, it is a lubricant.

[@garylewis327]

WD-40 is a lubricant. The myth that it isn't a lubricant got started somewhere and just won't die. I've been using it for decades on my bicycle chains and it performs very well. My current bike chain is 4 years old and has at least 5,000 miles on it and is still performing well. And it has never seen any lubricant except WD-40. Here is a direct quote from WD-40's website: "While the 'W-D' in WD-40 stands for Water Displacement, WD-40 Multi-Use Product is a unique, special blend of lubricants. The product's formulation also contains anti-corrosion agents and ingredients for penetration, water displacement and soil removal." Whether or not it's appropriate for use on gym equipment, I couldn't say. But it definitely IS a lubricant.

[@positiveimageltd]

Would be nice to hear the talking without the irritating metal music blaring out throughout the video. I couldn't make it to the end!

[@tiffanyfree5135]

After just using a ton of this all over my elyptical........🤦🏼‍♀️🙄

[@wadejnelson]

too many graphics

[@xXturbo86Xx]

I'm sure there are better reasons not to use WD40, one being the smell and another one being that it might damage the belt,but it does lubricate rather well and it certainly doesn't dry up within moments.

[@jacksomb1]

Jump to 1m30s to get to the meat 'n' potatoes...

[@wYatt121509]

WD-40 equals 'Water displacement formula #40'. NOT A LUBRICANT. Lol.

[@TheMJT515]

the music is too loud and annoying

[@metal422life]

Interesting now I know how to sabotage if ever needed.

[@yefox7249]

Smile please, relax man