Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid

I purchased a "new" Brother 220 Super Streamliner sewing machine. I fell in love with the color. It looks pinkish in the picture but is really a nice shade of lilac.

I have a question about lubricating the motor and thought that someone might be familiar with this type of motor. The manual that came with it really doesn't give much information.

All it says (and no picture to illustrate it) is:

One drop of oil in the motor bearings every six months is sufficient to enable your motor to last many years. Oil holes are located at both ends of the motor. We suggest a heavier oil (such as SAE-20 grade).

Here is a close up of the end of the motor. Would the oil hole be the little one on top of the "bump" in the center or would it be that 2 holes on either side of the "bump"

Isn't SAE-20 grade oil the kind that is used in cars :shock: