How can I thin lithium grease for use as a lubricant?

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Hi!

I was about lubricating my computer fan. The WD40/sewing/machine oil dries up quickly so I was wondering about Lithium grease, but unfortunately it's too thick, and it won't flow into the bearings.

So I was wondering about ways to thin it. I read thinner is good, but can I use WD40 oil too? Finally it contains alcohol.
 
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WD40 should not be used as a lubricant.

Sewing oil, or any of the other oils that come in a can to apply a drop at a time, such as 3 in 1 Oil, should be OK.