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Answered Using an Oiler

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  1. Taylor

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    Hey guys,So printer has been awesome. I am using an oiler with canola oil for my PLA filament. I have a print that I want to use ABS on, I wont be running the ABS through the extruder but will the oil that is in the extruder do any damage when the ABS runs through the extruder? I didn't know if it could cause a jam or anything. Thanks for the help!
     
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    Nope

    Works fine to leave it on with PLA. Nylon, ABS, etc.

    It only really adds much value for PLA, but won't hurt the others.
     
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    Yeah i oil my abs sometimes. Seems a little pointless to me but certainly won't harm anything. Occasionally you'll have buildup that pushes through the threads and such that looks ugly but that's about it.
     
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    Perfect! Thanks guys, I just wanted to make sure it wouldn't cause a gum up with ABS and block the extruder.
     
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