Board Thread:Questions and answers/@comment-44955236-20200303175111/@comment-27306930-20200306201314

"Uh, Houston, we have a problem." 😉

No, you shouldn't be using oil for anything. If you're talking about the flywheels, that totally defeats the purpose. Their job is to grip the darts, not slip on the darts.

If you're talking about the motors, then No again. None of the motors in our hobby require oiling. Bushing style motors are pre-lubed with silicone on the inside. Bearing style motors generally have externally sealed races - the inner facing side is open or incorporates a shield. And many decent motors are completely sealed. So you couldn't oil them even if you wanted to.

In the few instances where we do need lubrication, modders in this hobby use silicone grease, not oil. Oil can leak, pool, break down, burn, and become stickier as it ages. Silicone doesn't do any of those things. So don't use oil anywhere in your blaster. Like ever.

@Fred, could you please post a pic of the "full set up" once all the parts arrive. I'd like to see what you're working with before giving you any advice. Let's be safe. Okay ??? You can ask anyone here on the Wiki, I won't steer you wrong. Promise.