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VPI Aries Motor noise

When i recently fired up my aries for a listen [it's been at least 3 years:-( ], i noticed some rotational noise coming from the motor.

It was quiet enough that i couldn't hear it from 3 feet away... but i was wondering if there was some basic user maintenance/lubrication that could be done. I don't see anything in the manual.

Figured i'd call VPI on monday, but in the mean time... anyone else have that issue or know about motor lubrication?
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From the VPI website in the FAQ section:

How do I lubricate my Aries 3? Once a year wipe some Lithium based grease or "Magic Lube" on the platter bearing shaft and put a dab on the ball. The motor is lubricated with two drops of 40 weight motor oil on the brass motor shaft below the black pulley.
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