Is bearing over-lubrication a problem? It seems unlikely. After all, we’d expect more oil to improve the slippery effect that governs bearing utilization. Counterintuitively, that “more is better” approach can actually impair the rolling elements. At this juncture, the best advice we can give is to avoid this unwise practice. But why? What possible reason … Continue reading Over-lubrication in Bearings: Why Should This Be Avoided?