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Re: Ignition switch lubrication (???)
Posted by REM in Seattle (more from REM in Seattle) on Wed, 15 Jan 2003 10:39:48
In Reply to: Ignition switch lubrication (???), Dominik, Tue, 14 Jan 2003 23:49:32
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In my opinion, general lubrication is a trickier that it seems. Many people opt for something like WD-40 for all uses. While WD-40 is probably OK for the door hinges in your house, it has some severe deficiencies when uses indiscriminately.
WD-40, according the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is comprised of 60-70% “aliphatic petroleum distillates” (essentially naphtha or Stoddard solvent) and 15-25% petroleum based oil. Compare this to, say 3-in-1 oil (non-aerosol) which is 97% “severely hydrotreated heavy napthenic oil” (modified petroleum based oil). While most aerosol spray lubricants have 10-20% solvent of easy of application, WD-40 is more a solvent cleaner with a light residual oil than a lubricant. When used on items like locks locks WD-40 can actually wash away the existing lubricant in the locks, leaving very little lubrication behind.
For the wiper linkage, sunroof glides, door hinges, throttle linkages, etc; try ‘Super-Lube’ (http://www.super-lube.com/). Super-Lube is made by both Synco Chemical Corp. and by Loctite (by license). It is synthetic grease fortified with Teflon. It comes in a tube or in an aerosol can. The aerosol is very handy for door hinges and hard to reach areas because it applies as a liquid, then sets up as a grease. Super Lube dries clear, stays where it is put, and will resist washout by both fresh and salt water.
For door locks, throttle cables/linkages, etc; I use Tri-Flow “Superior lubricant with Teflon” in the aerosol can. Tri-Flow contains premium oils, extreme pressure additives and Teflon.
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