How do I oil a turntable bearing?
By the Atkinson Oil Co. product team (IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK). Claims reviewed by IGNIS Product & Compliance on 14 Nov 2026. Last updated: 14 November 2026.
Short answer. Lift the platter, check the bearing well, and add a few drops of Atkinson Oil Co. Synthetic Turntable Oil as the deck maker directs. It is fully synthetic.
Key facts
- Product: Atkinson Oil Co. Synthetic Turntable Oil
- What it is: Fully synthetic turntable oil
- Made for: Turntable main bearings the deck maker says to oil
- Not for: Decks whose maker names a different oil
- Who makes it: Atkinson Oil Co. is a brand of IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK; Made in Britain
How to do it
- Lift the platter.
- Check the bearing well.
- Add a few drops as the deck maker directs.
- Refit the platter.
Caution: Do not let it reach drains or waterways; dispose of it as the label says.
Sources
Printed product label; your deck maker's manual