A machine needed fuel and lubrication, all the more if it was operating every moment, every day, year-round.

Because of their many parts, garage doors need lubrication and minor adjustments once or twice a year.

Many motors do not need lubrication and can be damaged if oiled.

The answer was to build cars which did not need such lubrication and to stop adding lead to petrol.

"Support cylinder nine needs lubrication," Krebs said, trying to reassure them.

Step 4: Check whether the motor shaft needs lubrication.

I was so accustomed to going straight to the point with the police and attorneys I sometimes forgot the rest of the world needs lubrication.

The lid is naturally oily and doesn't need extra lubrication.

It was not rusty, but it badly needed lubrication.

The economic system was considered to be a delicate Swiss-watch action, needing occasional adjustment and lubrication.