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I tested 3 different greases, Valvolene wheel bearing, Magnalube and a white colored teflon based grease with no label.
Hillbilly testing was hot (warm oven), cold (fridge) and dirt (saw dust) Just to see what stayed in place and didn't get too thich when cold. The white teflon grease held up the best so that is what I used on the rotating door.
The door hinges and handle have oil cups, the type with a spring loaded center. I first used Kroil, than flushed with WD40 until it was seeping out less rusty color and than white lithium.
The machined surface I used sewing machine oil as I figured it would not gum up and attract dust. There are many cases of these safes not opening due to oil drying up.
If I had some 0 weight auto oil I might have tried that but in either case I'm not sure what happens in time that might glue the door in place. The door ramps it self in such tight tolerances to prevent any liquid making its way inside it really creates a metal to metal seal.
Yearly maintenance as per the tag on the door will be followed at minimum. Or if during use I feel a bit more drag it will be done than.
Sawyer
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