Originally Posted by J Miller

I oil mine about every 6 to 8 hours of sewing. Or if I've let it sit for a long period of time between uses.

Can you oil too much? Yes.
If the oil is dripping down the needle and presser foot bars onto your fabric that's to much.
If you have to use an automotive drip tray under the cabinet, that's too much.
If you get up from sewing and your feet are all oily, that's too much.
If you have oil spray on the wall and ceiling from the hand wheel, that's too much.

Sewing machines don't take much oil. It just needs to go in the right places.

Remember the old Brylcream commercial?
Brylcream, a little drop will do ya.
Well it's the same with sewing machines. Just one little drop in the right places and you're good to sew.

Joe