reoiling
Applying lubricant again
Reoiling is the process of applying oil again to something that has been oiled before.
Machinery, tools, and leather goods require periodic reoiling to maintain function or condition: The cutting board needs reoiling every few months.
Hair care also uses the term for reapplying natural or cosmetic oils after washing.
Performing routine maintenance
- upkeepOngoing preservation effort
- tune-upRoutine vehicle maintenance
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- restorationReturning something to condition
repair · conditioning · greasing · preservation · refurbishment · checkup · reconditioning · preventive
servicing
Performing routine maintenance
- upkeepOngoing preservation effort
- tune-upRoutine vehicle maintenance
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
restoration · repair · conditioning · greasing · preservation · refurbishment · checkup · reconditioning · preventive · routine
lubrication
Coating to reduce friction
gearbox · engine · pistons · friction · hydraulics · mechanism · sprockets · axle · turbine · compressor