Does sewing machine oil go bad?
#1
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I'm just curious. I have my grandmother's old machine, complete with attachments, etc, and there is some oil in there. Is it still safe to use on the machine? The machine hasn't been touched in at least 30, and possibly as much as 50 years.
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#5
The oil for machine should be clear if it is turning yellow get rid of it. If the machine hasn't been used in years have it service before using. The oil in the machine get thick and "gunky" servicing it will clean it up and make sure it is operating at its best. (Think about how bad a car runs when the oil in it is old.)
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Yes, it does go bad, sort of. Eventually it starts to evaporate and gets thick and kind of dry.
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