# Taz 6 Z leadscrew noise **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [November 13, 2024, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-z-leadscrew-noise/27070 "2024-11-13T03:10:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![WhereNerdyIsCool](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.lulzbot.com/wherenerdyiscool/32/11794_2.png) [@WhereNerdyIsCool](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/WhereNerdyIsCool)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2024, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-z-leadscrew-noise/27070/1 "2024-11-13T03:10:48Z")
Hi, I’m noticing some noise as the z axis moves up and down during a print. I figure those leadscrews need a wipe down and some lubricant. I have some Magnalube I use on other machines lead screws. Is that suitable for the taz 6? ---
**Author:** ![Wrathernaut](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.lulzbot.com/wrathernaut/32/13542_2.png) [@Wrathernaut](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Wrathernaut)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-z-leadscrew-noise/27070/2 "2024-11-14T13:09:46Z")
I’ve always used [Lucas white lithium grease](https://www.lucasoil.com/product/white-lithium-grease/). Like $12 for a massive tube from my local auto part store, and it’s probably enough to keep a dozen machines going for years. ---
**Author:** ![WhereNerdyIsCool](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.lulzbot.com/wherenerdyiscool/32/11794_2.png) [@WhereNerdyIsCool](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/WhereNerdyIsCool)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-z-leadscrew-noise/27070/3 "2024-11-14T16:46:10Z")
Nice new avatar! I went with what I had on hand and ran the printhead up and down a few times. I also used a paper towel on the last pass to get any excess off. They sure shiny again! I’ve logged a lot of time on the Taz 6 as of late, cranking out some craft show prints. I know the X axis has those Igus bearings. Can we use light oil (like sewing machine oil) on those? Or are they “self lubricating”? ---
**Author:** ![Wrathernaut](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.lulzbot.com/wrathernaut/32/13542_2.png) [@Wrathernaut](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Wrathernaut)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-z-leadscrew-noise/27070/4 "2024-11-14T16:54:24Z")
They’re self-lubricating. ---
**Author:** ![kmanley57](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/13edae/32.png) [@kmanley57](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/kmanley57)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2024, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-z-leadscrew-noise/27070/5 "2024-11-17T02:08:23Z")
I use silicon spray lube on those Delrin nuts on the Z axis. Lithium tends to degrade them over time. Most of the noise is caused by plastic vapors from the printing deposting on ALL the surfaces. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Wrathernaut](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.lulzbot.com/wrathernaut/32/13542_2.png) [@Wrathernaut](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Wrathernaut)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-z-leadscrew-noise/27070/6 "2024-11-18T21:52:38Z")
They’re made of Drylin not Delrin. Delrin is a DuPont product that doesn’t have much in common besides being a close name. Everything on Igus’s data sheets say no lubrication. Your best thing to do is just wipe any dust/contamination from the linear rods. ---
**Author:** ![WhereNerdyIsCool](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.lulzbot.com/wherenerdyiscool/32/11794_2.png) [@WhereNerdyIsCool](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/WhereNerdyIsCool)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2025, 3:14am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-z-leadscrew-noise/27070/7 "2025-01-08T03:14:17Z")
Much appreciated, thank you! It’s cranked out dozens of prints during the holiday season without issue.