Oil baths, also known as lubrication baths, were a means of removing such things as dust, dirt, and various other forms of matter that collected in a droid's joints and sockets. Without treatment, these contaminants could cause the joints to become difficult to move or lock up altogether.

HistoryEdit

Around 21 BBY, R2-D2 enjoyed an oil bath on Coruscant droid spa.

The Great Heep was known to provide such a cleansing, along with other pleasantries, to unassuming droids before consuming them.

Luke Skywalker treated C-3PO to an oil bath on the Lars moisture farm after Owen Lars purchased the droid from Nebit's Jawa tribe. Due to his memory wipe in 19 BBY, C-3PO was unaware that he had been given an oil bath by a restless Padmé Amidala in the Lars garage when she needed a task to take her mind off Anakin's rescue of his mother. The bathing session had been much-needed, as the protocol droid had extensive amounts of sand lodged in his coverings.

AppearancesEdit

Star Wars: Darth Plagueis (Mentioned only) The Adjudicator Special Report: Tools of the Trade (Mentioned only) Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones novelization Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Evil Plans" Star Wars: Droids—"The Great Heep (part 1)" Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope novelization (First appearance) Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope R2-D2's Mission: A Little Hero's Journey Star Wars 13: Day of the Dragon Lords Traitor's Gambit Star Wars Galaxies Star Wars Missions 13: Prisoner of the Nikto Pirates Star Wars 47: Droid World (as lubrication bath) Star Wars 52: To Take The Tarkin (as lube bath) Star Wars 58: Sundown! (Mentioned only) (as lube bath) Conviction

SourcesEdit

• Cynabar's Fantastic Technology: Droids
• Hideouts & Strongholds
• "Droid Rights"
• Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – Agents of Deception (Card: Oil Bath)