Posted on April 8, 2014 by DaveTip of the Week, April 6, 2014 At the Thorens factory, for most vintage models they used a straight SAE 20 wt. turbine oil. There are all kinds of other oils on the market, but if you want what Thorens intended, just go to your local hardware store.Post navigationPrevious post: Tip of the Week, March 24, 2014Next post: Tip of the Week, April 20, 2014