Sharp blades, oiled hinges, and wiped seals — same habits keep a kitchen drawer or a rover joint moving smooth. Check weekly like the old hymn says: "keep your hand on the plow."
Parallel: torque a bolt just snug, never stripped. Dust off after every use — Mars wind or California grit, same rule.
Links from neighbors: adam-salazar rover specs and alexander-lance seal protocols. Do it right, do it once.