# HELP-Yoyo Lube **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [December 30, 2008, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-lube/280 "2008-12-30T18:55:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![EvanB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/90ced4/32.png) [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-lube/280/1 "2008-12-30T18:55:05Z")
Hi, ok, so i just ordered my lube for DM and was wondering if Household Oil would work as a lube, or if not that any other ideas?! Please respond soon!!! ---
**Author:** ![Kim-Lan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kim-lan/32/16_2.png) [@Kim-Lan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kim-Lan)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-lube/280/2 "2008-12-30T19:08:15Z")
It depends what kind of Household Oil you mean. I’ve heard that you can use Trumpet Valve oil, 3 in 1 oil, and sewing machine oil as an alternative, though. ---
**Author:** ![EvanB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/90ced4/32.png) [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-lube/280/3 "2008-12-30T19:10:36Z")
;D ;D ;D ;D 😃 😃 :o Thank you A LOT!!! ;D ---
**Author:** ![Samad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/samad/32/19_2.png) [@Samad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Samad)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-lube/280/4 "2008-12-30T19:44:47Z")
I use clipper oil. Works perfectly fine ---
**Author:** ![Robert2393](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/robert2393/32/7_2.png) [@Robert2393](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Robert2393)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-lube/280/5 "2008-12-30T23:46:13Z")
here is a list of oils that will work fine for your yoyo. canola oil, baby oil, Pam cooking spray, 3-in-1 machine oil, clipper oil, and of course yo yo company related lubes like yoyojam, Duncan ,yomega and so on. later and keep it spinning. ---
**Author:** ![dimension3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dimension3/32/389_2.png) [@dimension3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dimension3)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2010, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-lube/280/6 "2010-01-24T23:02:39Z")
What is the thinnest. ---
**Author:** ![buck\_choy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/buck_choy/32/302_2.png) [@buck\_choy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/buck_choy)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2010, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-lube/280/7 "2010-01-24T23:04:30Z")
> [@dimension3](#): > > What is the thinnest. Probably thin lube from yoyojam, or anything that has the same density as water. ---
**Author:** ![yoyojamben](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojamben/32/289780_2.png) [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2010, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-lube/280/8 "2010-01-24T23:08:00Z")
Just for future reference, please don’t bring up old threads. This is 2 years old! ---
**Author:** ![Another\_yoyo\_kid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@Another\_yoyo\_kid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Another_yoyo_kid)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2010, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-lube/280/9 "2010-01-24T23:11:31Z")
Ive used some House oil an it works fine but lube is a bit better :wink: ---
**Author:** ![yoyojamben](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojamben/32/289780_2.png) [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2010, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-lube/280/10 "2010-01-24T23:17:19Z")
> [@Another\_yoyo\_kid](#): > > Ive used some House oil an it works fine but lube is a bit better :wink: Guys, I really think we should stop posting, this thread is 2 years old. He already has an answer. ---
**Author:** ![Yo\_Yo\_Ma\_X](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo_yo_ma_x/32/187_2.png) [@Yo\_Yo\_Ma\_X](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo_Yo_Ma_X)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2010, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-lube/280/11 "2010-01-25T00:20:36Z")
well i used trumpet valve oil and i think it worked well. i thought 3 in 1 was a thick lube though. even if he has his answer, someone else can use this for reference ---
**Author:** ![yoyojamben](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojamben/32/289780_2.png) [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2010, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-lube/280/12 "2010-01-25T00:41:26Z")
Yes, but this thread is 2 Years Old! ---
**Author:** ![dmm28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/6f9a4e/32.png) [@dmm28](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dmm28)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2010, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-lube/280/13 "2010-01-25T01:48:57Z")
So what if it’s 2,3,5, or 10 years old? I don’t see why you have an aversion to this thread being open? There’s always room to expand an answer,… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Samad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/samad/32/19_2.png) [@Samad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Samad)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2010, 1:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-lube/280/14 "2010-01-25T01:55:23Z")
> [@dmm28](#): > > There’s always room to expand an answer,… 🙂 No, there really really isn’t. Bringing up an old thread isn’t just annoying, it’s spamming, so it’s against the rules. Don’t do it. ---
**Author:** ![yoyojamben](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojamben/32/289780_2.png) [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2010, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-lube/280/15 "2010-01-25T02:32:42Z")
> [@Samad](#): > > > [@dmm28](#): > > > > There’s always room to expand an answer,… 🙂 > > No, there really really isn’t. > > Bringing up an old thread isn’t just annoying, it’s spamming, so it’s against the rules. Don’t do it. At least samad is on my sad (thanks dude!) lol Samad, don’t you have the power to lock this thread? If so, please do it. Or we will just wait until a mod sees this. ---
**Author:** ![MikeMonster](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mikemonster/32/365_2.png) [@MikeMonster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MikeMonster)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2010, 2:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-lube/280/16 "2010-01-25T02:59:09Z")
_sigh_ ok guys dont listen to them, their just tired of doing what their suppose to “HELP PEOPLE”. if you guys see an old thread that has to do with a problem that you have but dosnt fully answer it, then plz bring it up, ill be happy to help. as far as this (oils) go i would say yea all those alternative oils work but if you have the $3 or what ever for lube then get it, its made for yoyos so theres no worry if it will mess up your yoyo or not. ---
**Author:** ![Samad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/samad/32/19_2.png) [@Samad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Samad)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2010, 1:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-lube/280/17 "2010-01-28T01:30:00Z")
> [@MikeMonster](#): > > _sigh_ ok guys dont listen to them, their just tired of doing what their suppose to “HELP PEOPLE”. if you guys see an old thread that has to do with a problem that you have but dosnt fully answer it, then plz bring it up, ill be happy to help. > > as far as this (oils) go i would say yea all those alternative oils work but if you have the $3 or what ever for lube then get it, its made for yoyos so theres no worry if it will mess up your yoyo or not. Except for the fact that it was already answered entirely, and now Evan is an expert yoyoer and very knowledgeable. It’s still spamming, it’s still against the rules, and it’s still generally silly. (would use worse word but then I’ll get JM on my case.) And no, I don’t have powers to lock thread - Only mods and admins can do that. Hopefully Brian will be able to (hint hint.) :wink: ---
**Author:** ![buffallo1297](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6a8cbe/32.png) [@buffallo1297](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/buffallo1297)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2010, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-lube/280/18 "2010-01-28T01:42:49Z")
> [@Kim-Lan](#): > > It depends what kind of Household Oil you mean. I’ve heard that you can use Trumpet Valve oil, 3 in 1 oil, and sewing machine oil as an alternative, though. what she said. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![talidrummer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8e8cbc/32.png) [@talidrummer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/talidrummer)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2010, 11:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-lube/280/19 "2010-02-01T23:36:02Z")
> [@Born2YoYo](#): > > > [@Another\_yoyo\_kid](#): > > > > Ive used some House oil an it works fine but lube is a bit better :wink: > > Guys, I really think we should stop posting, this thread is 2 years old. He already has an answer. i agree^