You'll Need

A light oil (SAE 10) for motors of less than one horsepower and a slightly heavier oil (SAE 20) for larger motors. See if you need grease for cups which may be on large motors. If so, be sure you use ball-bearing grease and not ordinary cup grease. Cotton waste or clean rags will be needed for wiping off the motors, and a tire pump or vacuum cleaner for blowing out the dust or dirt.

Some motors have instructions for oiling on the name-plate.