[Petef56]

Originally Posted by TwoRails My lube of choice, and general use around the house, automotive use, etc., is Marvel Mystery Oil: http://www.acehardwaredeals.com/User...+OIL&ovtac=PPC

That's interesting. I'll have to try it.

I've had excellent success reiving PC fans using teflon based oil such as this...
http://www.amazon.com/American-Scien.../dp/B0001CUIEU

If the fan is just noisy, I'll simply use an exacto knife to cut out the label & cap
that covers the shaft end and then add a few drops of oil there. If the fan seems
to be ceasing, I'll remove the locking clip and disassemble the fan. Then I'll use a
degreaser or alcohol on a q-tip and clean out the brown residue on the inside of
the sleeve. Lube well and reassemble. Use clear packing tape to secure the cap
over the shaft end. Trim with exacto knife.

---pete---