How To Lubricate A Treadmill

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How to lube treadmill deck/belt. I use silicone based lubricant directly from the treadmill manufacturer. My treadmill is a Sole F85, but the process is the same for most treadmills. My treadmill gets used pretty hard as I use it to train for marathons. During the winter months, I run on it for an hour or two a day, seven days a week. So it takes a beating. If you maintain your treadmill, it should last for thousands of miles.
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@zachluehring3959 3 года назад

Great video nothing wrong with what you did thank you for sharing this. But I work for a company that I set up 5 treadmills a day and as well do maintenance and lubing belts. An easier more simple way is to keep the belt how it is and get this foam wand. Put a strip of liquid lubricant on both sides of the foam that feed between the deck and belt. Work it back and forth and that’s all you need. Do it once a year and take cover off to motor and vacuum out any dust or pet hair that might gunk up sensors and electrical components. This way you don’t have to mess with loosening the belt and readjust it back to normal because if it’s not perfectly back to normal the belt will start wondering to the left and right and then you have to keep messing with it to get it just right. Just my opinion but the way you did it will work as well! Thank you

@zachluehring3959 3 года назад

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@BradSD25 Год назад

Where do you get a foam wand?

@champspec 11 месяцев назад

This is actually very poor advice.. the lubricant is supposed to be applied to the deck, not the belt. Once a year for a silicone based lubricant is harly enough. Even if it just sits there with little to no use, the lubricant will evaporate in about 2 months or less… lubricate the center 10” of the deck every 30-40 hours of use. Lubricate Sparingly. A 1 oz bottle should last you two years. second point you make has good intentions, but is also poor advice. Yes, You should clean under the belt and motor cover periodically. But you should not use a vacuum near the control board or electrical components. The carbon inside the motor will also destroy a vacuum cleaner. Best way to clean out under the motor cover is with compressed air. Be sure to wear a mask and safety glasses when doing so.

@WalterBurton 26 дней назад

@@champspec: What are you talking about? He literally says use the wand BETWEEN the deck and the belt. And carbon build-up is going to ruin your vacuum cleaner? GTFO 🤦

@jessicahare5910 4 года назад

Thank you for your help. People like you, who walk people through this stuff are the unsung heroes of the world. ❤️

@champspec 3 года назад

Except when their advice ends up destroying your investment... Ive tried to make my voice loud and clear on here, in hopes it will stop more people from ruining their treadmills. RJ could have a nice helpful video if he updated it with proper advice. Sooner or later the wrong person is going to wreck their treadmill and may, in fact, bring a case to his door.

@danam8876 3 года назад

I'm about to get a Treadmill and it arrives on 12/12. Please, what's wrong so I don't mess up mines?

@bw1532 3 года назад

@@champspec your voice is definitely not loud and clear. I could not even find another post by you in the comments section. Instead of spreading fear about this video, why don't you try explaining the right way to do it. This smells like an alternate youtube channel trying to corall traffic.

@champspec 2 года назад

Ben Wall there should be a handful of comments that I left on this video explaining the proper procedure. Apparently Sole had taken the initiative to update their owners manual.... the amount of Lube to apply can vary slightly. Factors would he the brand and material of the belt, the size of the deck and belt, the climate and location of the treadmill, and obviously the amount of use the treadmill gets. From a general standpoint, i think about 1/4 of an ounce of silicone would be a good starting point if the unit has never been lubricated. Newer belts and decks have less wear, so they need less lube. One key point is that you are actually to be lubricating the Deck, not the belt. The belt will retain some of the lube, though. No way to avoid it. If you see the belt getting saturated with wet spots, you’re probably using too much lube or the belt is worn out. If its a brand new belt that this is happening on, you’ve probably got yourself more of an expensive clothes hanger than an exercise machine. Best of Luck!

@CharlesJonesPharmD 2 года назад

@@champspec hey man. just read your comment. I was surprised that he used the whole bottle too. My instructions say "measure 18 inchs from the edge of the moter cover, reach under the belt approximately 4-6 inch for one edge. Squirt a line of lubricant about 1/8 inch wide and 15 inchs long in a "s" pattern perpendicular to the mother cover" - didn't plan on using a bottle. just a squirt. To clarify, the rest was ok? the way he loosened the belt and stuff? I need to lube it and nervous I am gonna misalign the belt and not be able to straighten it.

@sabatheus 7 лет назад

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I was kind-of intimidated to to this because I didn't want to mess up my treadmill's belt. With your help, I was done in 5 minutes and the belt tightened up again perfectly. Your 5 and 5 technique is excellent.

@lilmisspeace 3 года назад

☆ THANK YOU ☆ My treadmill has been getting so hot when I walk on it and slipping when I run. I had no idea how to fix it until I watch your video on diagnosing a slipping treadmill mat and this video!! I don't have the money to pay someone else to "fix" it, nor to get a gym membership, so I am so thankful to you!! I've ordered some treadmill lubricant and can't wait to fix this myself 🥳 then get back to my running program!

@Penske41 10 лет назад

I've been avoided lubing (and therefor using) my treadmill because I thought it would be a long, tedious process. Thanks so much for posting this quick and easy tutorial! I used Teflon & Silicon lube from Treadmill Doctor because I've long since lost/misplaced the original tube from Sole. Glad to say the treadmill is lubed and ready to go!

@nicolasbazan5038 10 месяцев назад

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@KR-nm6wm 2 года назад

Still read your manuals folks. F85 manual says apply PERPENDICULAR to motor cover and it doesn’t mention loosening belt first… possibly because you only have to reach under belt 4 - 6” in from belt’s edge and you do not need to apply lubricant at the center of belt. Read manual first, watch video afterwards. When lubricating some items don’t apply more than you need to. Also, the interval to apply for his treadmill is longer than my F85.

@TheEnnisfan 9 лет назад

Hey RJ, Thanks for posting this video. It really came in handy. My Sole treadmill was acting up on me and I called Support. They told me what to do but in a way I wasn't really understanding, so that's how I found your vid. I did exactly the same thing and I'm back at it. Thank you, sir!

@michaellovell1368 3 года назад

Thanks RJ. This ain't rocket science but it's great to be shown exactly what to do. I wouldn't have done it so quickly without this brief tuition. I like the "side to side" bit.

@J.a.v.i 8 лет назад

Great job explaining the basics of cleaning a treadmill.

@RJTheBikeGuy 10 лет назад

Lube the deck/belt. And you may need to tighten the belt a little.Check out my video "How To Adjust Treadmill Belt - Treadmill Repair".

@maryscott2959 10 лет назад

I can't remember how long ago my Sole treadmill put up the sign "time to lubricate" and I ignored because I couldn't remember where I put the tube of lube and had no idea how to apply. I'm excited to now be able to do this. Thank you for posting!

@sohailnadaf8979 Месяц назад

May I want to running macin belt

@majorgear1021 Месяц назад

Where did you put the lube? Hopefully you found it.

@caru3257 3 года назад

Thanks man. Your video helped me get my treadmill today. I took my first run 🏃 and it did not slip anymore. I'l have to watch it again in the next eight years.

@RCJohanna 10 лет назад

Thank you so much! I just bought a treadmill and the instructions are just complete crap and doesn't tell HOW to lubricate the treadmill! This was extremely helpful! Thank you a lot...

@mariahverga8950 6 лет назад

amazing!!!!!!!! I just bought a second hand treadmill today and I followed every steps or your video. thank you so much!

@Santos-ek8md 7 лет назад

Hey RJ. Great vid. I've just adjusted my ole T-90 Horizon treadmill w/proper silicon lube using your vid. Thanks in advance for taking the time.

@devinrobbins7029 9 лет назад

I used your directions on my Sole F63 worked great thank you!

@sharaihmolyneaux8181 5 лет назад

This was so helpful, TY🤗

@AyazAhmedKhan 3 месяца назад

Thank you. This was helpful. I recently self lubricated my Mijia treadmill. Since then, it has been slipping. The real reason was that the belt wasn't tightened properly. The method you describe to loosen and then tighten the belt was super helpful.

@firefox00-7 3 года назад

Dang I didnt know it was so tedious hahaha. I used to just lift up the flap on each side and squirt some oil. I had my old one for 10 years hahah. I will be doing this though. Thank you

@pearlyjames5842 3 года назад

Thank you for doing the video. I've had my treadmill for a year and I am going to do that to it and thank you again

@lilerkins 11 лет назад

Thanks! You made it so easy! I couldn't have done it without you! :-)

@jessb.2073 3 года назад

Hey thanks for the video. I do better with visual instructions than the manual and this was a great demo. Appreciate the time and effort you took to make this! Happy running

@log1cdotnet 6 лет назад

Thanks for the video, I hope my treadmill also lasts thousands of years

@rubenavila1966 3 года назад

Thank you for the video, I just bought a treadmill so I will be doing this at some point.

@kinlawkounts578 5 лет назад

Easy peasy! Thanks for the video. MUCH appreciated!👍🏃‍♂️

@rosemarythomas8368 8 лет назад

Many thanks for sharing this know-how - very useful and easy to follow. Made it an easy job and decreased the panic level.

@Rodolfo17987 5 лет назад

Thank you alot man for real, I have been strugleing with my treadmill for quite a while.

@jcepri 6 месяцев назад

I thought you're only supposed to put a few drops, not the whole tube.

@IAMJUKE 9 лет назад

Extremely helpful. The thing is...Now I have no excuse to not use my treadmill. 😐

@PiranhaBlues 4 года назад

@gsweater brutal

@aishaismail526 4 года назад

@gsweater tf?

@donatobaonguis4315 5 лет назад

You seem to be the standard youtube video for treadmill lubication :-)

@earthheavenisa 10 месяцев назад

Great step-by-step instructions! Thank you!

@nourahalfraijy2039 9 лет назад

Just did this to mine! Totally worked thanks man.

@tommyrami22 3 года назад

Thanks man . I had no idea how to do that when I bought my treadmill. To be honest I didn’t even know you had to oil the track

@irenafacelli2882 3 года назад

Thank you, RJ. Due to COVID, I'm looking at treadmills for home use and this one is on my list. I hope you have been happy with yours.

@RJTheBikeGuy 3 года назад

Yep.

@pattykweram2391 2 года назад

I hope you got a Sole! I've had mine 18 months and love it.

@skippy0184 10 лет назад

thanks for helpful vid mate! helped me alot as can never read instructoins too good in maitenence book

@cosmelvillalobos6448 11 лет назад

what a great video man...it really shows how to do it in an easy way to follow up...thanks

@vpgchamp 11 лет назад

Thank you so much, excellent video, the best I've seen yet !!!

@oioi667yt 3 года назад

Superb video fixed my Domyos t520b exactly as you described. Thank you very much 👍

@gradybrown9745 Год назад

Great video.. I watch it everytime I need to lubricate my mother's Solle F80. Thank You for posting it

@judithsvideos8509 10 лет назад

Very helpful. The pamphlet instructions were a little vague, but now I'm good to go. Thanks a lot!

@frankinsensed8058 Год назад

Excellent video and thanks for the info. I did not suspect that was the issue, but I lubed it, and it seems to work fine now. Thank you again!

@Electrichead64 10 лет назад

Thank you for creating these videos.

@jcstevensva 10 лет назад

Thanks dude. I love youtube vids and those that don't take any shortcuts - great.

@JenKneeLee 3 года назад

Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to carefully explain this process. 😊

@Cleffhanger1 2 года назад

Man. Knowledge is power. Big up to you

@stevehunt7087 8 лет назад

Great no-nonsense video! Thank you Sir!

@anonymoususer4829 4 года назад

Thanks, the tightening method worked well. You’re a life savior. The company that sold me the treadmill wanted to replace the whole belt and charge me for it

@jasonvalarezo9886 10 лет назад

Only comment I can make is that some manufacturers have the belt tightening directions reversed. You did make sure to say that you should check the manufacturers directions but you know how people are. Overall excellent info and video. Thanks

@AvinashEdits 4 года назад

Big help since our treadmill has been used a lot since quarantining

@aventus638 8 лет назад

Very informative and straight the the point.. Thank You

@leannhodge 8 лет назад

Excellent video! Great details and easy to follow. Thank you!!! :-)

@MarkMphonoman 3 года назад

Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated.

@themegaman91965 Год назад

Amazing video! Now I know what to do when it needs lubrication, thanks again!!

@RJTheBikeGuy 10 лет назад

Though before messing with the deck board, is the unit still under warranty? My treadmill has a lifetime warranty (along with the motor and frame).

@Jeff-wj4wy 5 лет назад

Appreciate your thorough video

@randytyson8958 8 лет назад

Great video, Really helpful, thanks again.

@ashleyleich 2 года назад

Thank you! This was so helpful!

@samfru1 11 лет назад

Thanks very much, I just ordered a Sole F85 and should have it soon

@Vova3iLvova 8 лет назад

why am i watching this i dont even own a treadmill

@CxStark 7 лет назад

because knowledge is power

@burgerking220 7 лет назад

not if you don't use it lol.

@sufyanah 7 лет назад

Vova3iLvova lol

@grahamjackmacpherson6501 7 лет назад

because you thought he was going to lubricate something else?

@deliavona6700 7 лет назад

Thanks for the laugh. So funny!

@RJTheBikeGuy 10 лет назад

Matt Einsla, there are multiple things that can cause a loud noise. The most common reason is the bearings are going bad. Can you tell where the noise is coming from? Here is a video I did on replacing the rear roller. You can hear the noise my bearings were making: How To Replace Treadmill Rear Belt Roller (Noisy Worn Bearings)

@brendagoodwin9382 4 года назад

RJ The Bike Guy My noise is in the front. It’s really loud.

@kcd8973 4 года назад

Very informative and straight to the point!! Excellent video! I want to lube mytreadmill, but it's already skipping a little and I think that might make it skip even harder🤷🏽‍♂️,

@RJTheBikeGuy 4 года назад

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@JohnWhittle 10 лет назад

Thanks for the video, very informative.

@matttudor2816 3 года назад

This was really,really helpful thank you 😊

@Shaunc1987cfc 11 лет назад

good video 1st proper video ive seen on how to do this

@RJTheBikeGuy 11 лет назад

Lubing might help. Also tightening up the belt also.

@haroldneedlebaum7081 4 года назад

To Center the track, you should tighten the side the belt is closest to 1/4 turn and loosen the opposite bolt 1/4 turn at a time, repeating until the track Centers - not just tighten one side, as shown.

@dammer3 10 лет назад

Great vid thanks, have the same treadmill and love it!

@sirraymondluxuryyacht8131 5 лет назад

Thanks for the lesson.

@kathydennis4559 3 года назад

Thank you for the instructions!

@dhorubaPRIME 3 года назад

This is crazy!!!! Im listening to this voice without watching it and I feel like I know this voice.. This sounds like RJ the bike guy!!! I stopped and looked and it is him!! I didn't know he had a fitness repair video!

@virginiarappleyea8532 21 день назад

Just bought one, thanks for instructions

@traceykunze2623 7 лет назад

Thank you for a great explainer video!!

@allandoell1025 Год назад

Great video. Just what I needed! Thanks.

@chriscostello8757 8 лет назад

Thanks mate this video was really handy.

@jamieellis9396 7 лет назад

Thanks for the video. It was very helpful.

@aaronleeguitar 7 лет назад

Don't forget to rotate the belt 180 degrees and clean the other side, otherwise any grit goes straight into the lubricant.

@AttilatheThrilla 4 года назад

Aaron G Isn’t he doing that with the t-shirt?

@Abuydabab 3 года назад

@@AttilatheThrilla he cleaned only one half of the total lenghth of the belt.

@lottyro 11 лет назад

Thanks for the video. I now know what to do. My instruction book was very vague.

@georgegarcia5381 6 лет назад

Very helpful video, thanks man

@The_Light_Within 7 лет назад

Thanks for the guide!

@72daisybug 10 лет назад

Excellent video - thanks! Off to lube my treadmill!

@freckspecks 9 лет назад

Very helpful! Thank you.

@naturesrilanka4037 Год назад

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@RobertBuckleyCRBdapa 8 лет назад

Good video - detailed explaining of how to properly lube your treadmill. Thank you.

@AlistairLewars 9 лет назад

Excellent video. Thank you.

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@johnalphonsus4083 Месяц назад

Thank you for this very informative video. God bless!

@hanktrank 11 лет назад

really good video....thanks for the info!

@Souadgreen 5 лет назад

Very helpful. Thank you so much

@290CityLights 3 года назад

Great content! 👏👏

@inankilli 10 лет назад

thank you !

@Neutronious 8 лет назад

Thanks the great easy to follow video. :)

@jurrypink6994 2 года назад

This was very helpful. Thank you and God bless

@99camaro06magnum Год назад

Thanks very much for the video!

@shindy4906 5 лет назад

thank you for your video - very helpful with great instructions. Why don't these manufacturers provide these instructions and update themselves to those who don't have internet or how to use it! :-(.....thank god for modern technology with helpful ppl like yourself...not everyone knows to find this kind of info on youtube.....great job you have done , thank you again....we need your kind of help

@jordansmith3597 5 лет назад

Sindy shindy cause they want your treadmill to stop working faster making you buy another one

@shindy4906 5 лет назад

@@jordansmith3597 Hardly think so....do u even have a treadmill ;-)

@jordansmith3597 4 года назад

Sindy shindy ignorance is bliss. Hope your next few appliance purchases go well...every 5 years

@shindy4906 4 года назад

@@jordansmith3597 you must have had a bad experience, but doesn't mean we don't appreciate these helpful videos. Choice is yours if you wish to act on what you see from the video or like yourself I'm sure you would ignore. There is nothing ignorance about it, just wouldn't be influenced from your comment especially as you haven't given your example to your first comment. Seems like you have some personal issue and reasons to try and discourage us....don't think so!