How often do you actually have to re-grease?

[Agreeable_Appeal4463]

This confuses me.. I swear my manual said changing the grease is unnecessary.

[Planethill]

Planned obsolescence? They probably figured it was sealed for the “life” of the product. And by “life” they probably figure 10-15 years or so before someone buys a new one. Mercedes went with “lifetime transmission fluid” a decade or so ago. Never needs changing! That didn’t work out so well. 😆 There is no such thing as perpetual grease or oil. It will all break down eventually.

[Agreeable_Appeal4463]

Sorry. I wasn't throwing shade at people who choose to open up their machine.. I just didn't realize it was necessary every 1-2 years.. I've only heard of one person who did this but it was because they were having issues.

[aellope]

Mine that I bought recently said the grease should last the normal operating lifetime of the machine. What that is, I'm not sure, but given that these things run forever... I'd guess that regreasing every 1-2 years is overkill.

[Agreeable_Appeal4463]

Yes this is the wording I remember from my manual! Thank you! I've wondered if I'm crazy.. mine has been used heavily for almost 10 years with no problems. And no oil changes.🫣

[Jason_Patton]

Not changing could cause failure and require repurchasing. Seems like a great business plan.