Good morning, Aristotle;
Like Pete, I also have screw mount lenses, mainly in M39, M42, and C-mount, and, like Pete, I also use just a little (emphasis on that "little" part) of a light oil on the threads to insure that there is minimal friction with the threads when I am mounting or unmounting them, although I usually use a light silicone oil of about 50, 100, or 200 centistokes viscosity. I have gotten it from some obscure suppliers, but e-Bay is becoming an easier source. My main justification for using it is that it is only oil, very much like a "machine oil," and there are no other chemicals in it that can cause some problems in this application as there might be when using the commonly available car or truck motor oil from a regular automotive supplier.
Enjoy;
Ralph
Latte Land, Washington