# Suggestions for yoyo maintenance parts?

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**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [October 12, 2018, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/suggestions-for-yoyo-maintenance-parts/293820 "2018-10-12T21:20:13Z")\
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If you’re looking for things to do, I’d recommend

- using loctite on the non-hex side of the axle threads so that side always stays in the yoyo when you unscrew it

- if you prefer a quiet, smooth spinning yoyo, [lubricate the bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-you-yes-you-should-lube-your-yo-yo-bearing/291865)

- while you’re at it, put a tiny drop of lube on the axle threads, near the hex key side, so it unscrews easier

But honestly for new yo-yos there’s nothing you _need_ to do, unless you have a problem.

(Also, it will take a looong time to wear out the silicone stickers… and even then I’d recommend a less labor intensive method to replace them, buying some replacement silicone sticker pads versus doing flowable. Much easier.)

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