Lubricant reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 189 Reddit reviews across 59 subreddits and 67 posts to rank the best Lubricant brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Glocks, r/Tools, r/woodworking, r/MechanicAdvice, r/handtools. Top-rated brands include WD-40 (3.6/5), Super Lube (4.3/5), White Lithium Grease (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews189
Subreddits59
Posts67
Brands92
Products20
189 reviews from
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By Brand
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#1
WD-40
3.6
(12)
"The WD-40 dry silicone spray is the best one I've found so far."
"Bambu Lab recommends "WD-40 Multi-Use Product". **Note - this is NOT regular WD-40**"
"WD-40 is usually my go to."
"PTFE Dry lube, WD-40 makes some."
"Bind some bees wax with wd40, it’s weird but it works."
"Bambu recommends this one, but make sure you buy the right one, WD-40 comes in different variants."
"I've been using wd40 for 6 months. No issues."
"Wd40 is my most used 'non critical' lube for things like door hinges or stiff pliers."
"They say WD-40 but that stuff is more of a solvent than a lubricant."
"Wd40"
#2
Super Lube
4.3
(9)
"Super lube is awesome stuff. Use it on your rails, your prints, your margarita machine, etc."
"11/10 super recommend super lube."
"I just use some super lube ptfe oil and it works great."
"Super Lube Synthetic Grease. It's formula is very similar to Mil-com TW25b."
"Super lube"
"Superlube 51004 for the rails, 21030 for the lead screws."
"I use "super lube"."
"If the guides are metal, I’d try Superlube."
"Super lube multi-purpose grease for the bolt and trigger, thick silicone oil for the piston head."
#3
White Lithium Grease
4.3
(7)
"I know it’s unlikely but if anybody finds this thread: white lithium grease was the answer."
"As others have said, white lithium grease. Hands down, that is **the** correct answer."
"Use White Lithium Grease [https://www.amazon.com/Pe"
"White Lithium and you don't need much."
"I’d go with white lithium grease, very cheap and efficient for any moving parts."
"Spray on white lithium grease."
"Fill er up with white lithium grease."
#4
Ballistol
4.5
(6)
"Just use Ballistol"
"Ballistol for everything."
"Ballistol is great. You can use it on metal, plastic, vinyl, leather and wood."
"I use Ballistol spray PTFE for sliding."
"I just use Ballistol for cleaning and lightly wiping down surfaces."
"I use ballistol on just about everything."
#5
Beeswax
4.3
(6)
"Wax. Beeswax or furniture finishing Wax."
"You can also use beeswax... it doesn’t take much."
"The traditional lubricant is a beeswax candle..."
"Bees wax for sure."
"Beeswax blended with boiled linseed oil works well for me."
"I like a twist on the traditional recipe. Bees wax, lard, and 5w30."
#6
Silicone Grease
4.6
(5)
"I like a bit of silicone grease. It’s readily available for plumbing, medical equipment or scuba equipment, or Amazon."
"Siilicone grease, oil, or any sort of lubricant for plastic to metal contact should should be fine."
"Silicone grease! It doesn’t attract dust and gunk like WD40 does."
"I used silicone grease on my MTB shifters, works well."
"I would use silicone based lube."
#7
CLP
4.0
(5)
"CLP."
"CLP and ballistol for all."
"I use CLP for all my firearms and have never had any issues."
"I just use generic CLP , wipe it down after a range session and apply a drop of lube to the recommended areas."
"Personally been using CLP to clean and Lucas oil on a needle to lubricate certain contact spots."
#8
Squirt
5.0
(4)
"A wax based lube like squirt is outstanding for dry conditions."
"Squirt is amazing and people have done independent testing on it."
"Squirt is my favorite for dry conditions."
"Wax your chains and carry the little bottle of Squirt
Or just use Squirt. Lube in the evening so it dries all night"
#9
SuperLube
4.8
(4)
"I would try superlube. Although technically it is a grease, it does get quite thin with use."
"For a 3d printer, use SuperLube 92003. It's one of the best lubes for low-speed, low-load applications."
"SuperLube seems to be the recommended lubricant for bearings and rods."
"But i bet SuperLube will do must everything"
#10
Lucas gun oil
4.3
(4)
"I use Lucas gun oil and mix it with some motor oil in a needle applicator. Works great for me"
"Lucas gun oil at Lordco."
"I use Lucas gun oil."
"I use Lucas gun oil on my handguns, from cheap polymer pistols all the way up to my fancy hanguns."
#11
Vaseline
3.4
(5)
"The best all purpose, food safe lubricant."
"Vaseline works fine."
"Maybe Vaseline would be a better choice for you."
"Vaseline would probably work as well."
"Vaseline is a common industrial lubricant in some food plants."
#12
Motor Oil
3.8
(4)
"10w-30 motor oil."
"Any oil will do."
"Yes, I would use a light motor oil or sewing machine oil"
"Any kind of all purpose oil off the shelf will work just fine."
#13
Deoxit
5.0
(3)
"You want Deoxit F5 or the 100% concentrate version F100, literally called fader lube."
"Caig Deoxit D5 is the stuff that works the best."
"Use D5 for pots and F5 for faders."
#14
PB Blaster
4.7
(3)
"This stuff was gold."
"PB blaster, used to work In a gin and after the season was done you tear down the entire gin and rebuild during the off season, this stuff was gold."
"PBlaster is what I try to keep around as a general-purpose penetrating oil."
#15
Gun Butter
4.7
(3)
"Gun butter"
"I’m a big Gun Butter fan myself."
"I keep gun butter in my ammo box."
#16
Slip2000
4.3
(3)
"I’ve been using slip2000 for years on everything and love it."
"Slip-2000 or Rem Oil have never let me down."
"Slip 2000."
#17
Krytox
4.3
(3)
"One great thing about Krytox is when wiped with a clean cloth, it removes easily, bringing all contaminants with it."
"Krytox, some Henkel 2oz tubes are still floating on Ebay for 1/4 of current Chemours"
"Krytox"
#18
Lucas
4.3
(3)
"I personally like Lucas oil the best."
"If you dont mind the z rod turning white. Lucas white grease works great and last a long time."
"Lucas or make your own like School of the American Rifle"
#19
Paraffin
5.0
(2)
"Paraffin. Rub it on both of the sliding surfaces, and the drawers will feel good as new."
"Paraffin has worked well for years."
#20
Deodorizing Lubricant
5.0
(2)
"Lubricant is incredible, only been two days but as others have mentioned it coats the bag and shit just slides out."
"So glad your mom had a positive experience."
#21
G96
5.0
(2)
"G96 is the brand I use, and I have not had any issues."
"Big fan of G96."
#22
UMHW Tape
5.0
(2)
"The UMHW tape is the bees knees."
"UMHW Tape is better than any wax or oil."
#23
Candle Wax
5.0
(2)
"I used wax from old candles, years ago, and haven’t had a problem since."
"Candle wax."
#24
Lucas Gun Grease
5.0
(2)
"I use Lucas Gun Grease."
"I’m a big fan of the Lucas gun grease!"
#25
Hoppes
4.5
(2)
"I just use Hoppes.. same as i have for 30+ years"
"I've been using hoppes and ballistol for the most part."
#26
Smoove
4.5
(2)
"I really like Smoove...it's a wax-based lube that has done a really good job keeping my chain clean."
"Smoove or Flowerpower."
#27
Frog Lube
4.5
(2)
"I use Frog Lube on my Glocks and it works excellent."
"I use frog lube for everything. I just like it better than oil."
#28
Uber Lube
4.5
(2)
"Uber lube all the way."
"One doctor I saw recommended Uber Lube so it's what I use."
#29
It's in the Bag Liquid Deodorant
4.5
(2)
"My second bag change with the new “It’s in the bag” liquid deodorant was amazing!"
"I’m just received my samples and used one today for bag change."
#30
Motul
4.5
(2)
"I've done 3500 km on my brand new mt07 2024."
"Motul to lube every about every 1000km"
#31
Fluid Film
4.0
(2)
"Fluid Film is my main go to.."
"Fluid Film"
#32
Maxima
4.0
(2)
"Maxima chain wax to lube it."
"I use wd40 chain cleaner and maxima chain wax."
#33
Slippery Stuff
4.0
(2)
"My pelvic floor physiotherapist recommends Slippery Stuff."
"Sliquid H20 or Slippery Stuff are the brands I use."
#34
Tri-Flow
4.0
(2)
"Triflow is an overlooked one I didn't think too many people knew about."
"I’m partial to TriFlow for most stuff around the shop."
#35
Paste Wax
4.0
(2)
"Paste wax."
"Pastewax works pretty good."
#36
3 in One
4.0
(2)
"3 in One I think has the most uses, but it depends on the job."
"3in1 or diesel. I almost always have a bucket of diesel just toss my tools in there before I put them away."
#37
CLENZOIL
4.0
(2)
"Clenzoil works on anything."
"CLENZOIL"
#38
Lithium Grease
4.0
(2)
"Lithium grease is an ideal lubricant for those hinges."
"Lithium grease."
#39
Tri-Flo
4.0
(2)
"Tri-Flo."
"Tri-flo."
#40
Aloe Cadabra
4.0
(2)
"I just discovered a new one I really like on Amazon that I’m using with my dilators called “Aloe Cadabra.”"
"On the advice of this sub, I got Aloe Cadabra from amazon. good stuff."
#41
Marine Grease
4.0
(2)
"I use a tube of marine grease."
"I’d think; some sort of marine grease?"
#42
Silicone Spray
4.0
(2)
"Silicone spray."
"Silicone spray or gel"
#43
Johnson’s
4.0
(2)
"Johnson’s Paste wax if you can get at a decent price"
"Johnson’s paste wax."
#44
Wax
3.5
(2)
"Wax or bar soap."
"Wax. The goal isn't to lubricate your chain at this point."
#45
Universal Lithium Grease
5.0
(1)
"I use a universal lithium grease. The one in a jar rather than a spray can."
#46
Suber Lube
5.0
(1)
"[Can you order this? Suber Lube](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Synthetic-Grease-Syncolon-Purpose-Lubricant/dp/B000XBH9HI)..."
#47
Powdered Graphite
5.0
(1)
"Make sure it’s 100% dry and use powdered graphite. It’s what I use and it works beautifully."
#48
Nitecore SG7
5.0
(1)
"I use Nitecore SG7 from [Kaidomain](http://kaidomain.com/S022215-NiteCore-SG7-Silicone-Grease)"
#49
Silicon Spray
5.0
(1)
"Silicon Spray: https://amzn.in/d/4MChgua"
#50
Silicone Gun Grease
5.0
(1)
"Silicone gun grease"
#51
Lithium Spray
5.0
(1)
"I have used lithium spray on the hinges for years and it works fine."
#52
Silicon Blaster Spray
5.0
(1)
"I used Silicon Blaster spray."
#53
Dry Graphite
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had good luck with dry graphite."
#54
Graphite Powder
5.0
(1)
"The best would be to find graphite powder, it's what used in locks and won't gunk up and it's a dry lubricant."
#55
Billy Jealousy
5.0
(1)
"It’s expensive AF but dam it’s great."
#56
Lucas Oil
5.0
(1)
"I just use Lucas oil"
#57
X-Lube
5.0
(1)
"X-Lube is the best I‘ve tried so far."
#58
Lucas White Grease
5.0
(1)
"Lucas white grease"
#59
Castrol
5.0
(1)
"Quality synthetic car engine oil. I usually use Castrol 5w-30."
#60
Amazon
5.0
(1)
"Just get a $7 bottle of silicone shock oil from Amazon my guy."
#61
Lanotec
4.0
(1)
"Look at lanotec or lanox. It's made from lanolin, which is the grease from wool, and it doesn't dry out, is non toxic, and shouldn't degrade plastic."
#62
Tormek
4.0
(1)
"You could try this stuff, but it is a bit expensive."
#63
Preseed
4.0
(1)
"My OB and RE said it kills the least amount of sperm and does a good job mimicking cervical mucus."
#64
Tefgel
4.0
(1)
"For your use, Tefgel."
#65
Supco
4.0
(1)
"Supco Zoom spout. Like Franks hot sauce... "I put that sh*t on everything""
#66
Good Clean Love
4.0
(1)
"Everything I've ready suggests that Good Clean Love is sperm safe."
#67
CRC Power Lube
4.0
(1)
"How well would something like CRC Power Lube work for this application?"
#68
Houdini
4.0
(1)
"Houdini or LPS1. Tri Flow is good too but the base oil is a little on the heavy side so maybe skip it in this case"
#69
Plumber's Grease
4.0
(1)
"Plumbers grease"
#70
WD-40 Water Resistant Specialist
4.0
(1)
"I use WD 40 water resistant specialist."
#71
Flowerpower Wax
4.0
(1)
"Do a half decent degrease and rinse with isopropyl... then just run flowerpower wax through it."
#72
Synthetic Motor Oil
4.0
(1)
"I use clean synthetic motor oil mixed with high temp grease."
#73
Boretech
4.0
(1)
"Boretech makes oil (friction guard) and a long term spray (shield)."
#74
Wurth
4.0
(1)
"Wurth also makes a grease that sprays on and then dries to a thick grease, called HHS Plus."
#75
Liberty
4.0
(1)
"I use Liberty sewing machine oil I found on Amazon."
#76
Sea Foam
4.0
(1)
"Sea foam deep creep is great"
#77
WD-40 Specialist
4.0
(1)
"Some of the wd40 “specialist” brand with PTFE can be used for electric scooters."
#78
Valve Oil
4.0
(1)
"Go to the local music store and buy valve oil."
#79
Pam Nonstick Cooking Spray
4.0
(1)
"Just use nonstick cooking spray (Pam). That's what I use on my can opener."
#80
LP3
4.0
(1)
"LP3"
#81
Hoppe's
4.0
(1)
"I put a drop of hoppe’s oil on each of the slide connectors, then rub a tiny amount of hoppe’s grease on the barrel because that’s how my Dad did it."
#82
Lucas Oil Red and Tacky Grease
4.0
(1)
"I just use Lucas oil red and tacky axel grease."
#83
Mobil 1
4.0
(1)
"Mobil 1."
#84
3-in-1 Oil
4.0
(1)
"Any light oil I have laying around. Which is usually 3 in 1 or Marvel Mystery Oil."
#85
Air Tool Oil
4.0
(1)
"Air tool oil."
#86
High Quality Chain Lube
4.0
(1)
"A high quality chain lube might work."
#87
Slip
4.0
(1)
"Slip it may work well. It's a synthetic tallow-like product."
#88
NordicTrack Treadmill Lube
4.0
(1)
"The guy said that you should use it sparingly."
#89
Stihl Lithium Grease
4.0
(1)
"Any lithium based grease should be fine."
#90
Tri-Flow Light Oil
4.0
(1)
"Standard bearing grease actually works pretty well, but the action won't be quite as light and easy to cycle as a light oil."
#91
Lithium Lock Lubricant
4.0
(1)
"I like the dry lithium lock lubricant, but just about anything will work"
#92
CRC Power Lube w/ PTFE
4.0
(1)
"Can I use power lube w/ PTFE?"
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