Confused about lube for A1!

Bambu Lab A Series Troubleshooting
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So my mini tube of Bambu supplied oil has run out.

Wiki says use WD40 Multi use. Everything I read says do not use this, it’s not a lube and it produces bad prints!

What else can I see to lube the x and y? I’m in UK so the suggestion of superlube isn’t an option! Well it is but extremely expensive!

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I’ll keep it short because this topic has been discussed so many times before:

  • WD-40 is the name of the company; what matters is what the product is called.
  • WD40 Multi-Use is fine.
  • Other WD-40 products not.
  • When someone says you shouldn’t use WD-40, they mean the other products.

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Here’s an example: It’s all “WD-40.” The important thing is the name that comes after:

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Edit: And in case the question arises: YES, we would all have been happy if they had numbered the various products consecutively, such as WD-41, WD-42, etc., to simplify the discussion. :rofl:

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You can buy the genuine oil from Bambu here in the UK.

A product I’d consider is Atkinson’s Premium Synthetic oil which seems very similar to the Superlube product, but is made in the UK and gets good reviews.

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Thanks. These were the sorts of suggestions I’d hope to find. I don’t mind buying the genuine one but I’m guessing there are better cheaper alternatives that’s all!

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Thanks for the reply.

I understand where you’re coming from it just seems there is a large anti wd40 crew and I just didnt want anything to cause issues with my machine if I could help it!

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