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To get it to creep into nooks and crannies well it has a fair percentage of solvents and other chemicals too. These greatly degrade the lubricating properties when compared to a regular oil.
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What type of lubricant to use for a door latch?
wd40
What to you use to make a door stop squeaking?
WD40 its a lubricant you can buy at any hardware store
What are the uses of wd40?
WD 40 is Water Displacement 40th attempt. wd40 was originally created to prevent corrosion on the tips of the Military missiles while in storage. They tried 39 times before becoming successful on the 40th attempt, hence, wd-40. WD40 is a spray lubricant that does a lot of other things. Water Dispersant formula 40
Why would the stick shift squeak?
use some WD40 and spray in to gear shift area http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?UseCase=S001&UserAction=viewSimpleDiagInfo&Parameters=info wd40 would work, BUT wd40 attracts dirt like a magnet and problem will come back use a dry lubricant, the dirt dont stick to dry lubricant
What is the best hinge lube to use wd40 pf gt85?
Neither is the best lubricant for hinges (actually WD40 is more of a penetrant, not a lubricant). If they're all you have use the GT85, but if you have Tri-Flow (best) or plumber's grease (second best) use it instead. Probably vegetable oil would be better than GT85 but it will turn rancid.
Can you use gasoline when lubricating a bike chain?
Definitely not. The gasoline will act as a solvent and disolve whatever lubricant may be on the chain. For the same reason, WD40 isn't a good lubricant. It will wash off any higher viscocity lubricant from the chain. The lubricating properties of the WD40 will wear off in no time. It's just best to use a high viscocity spray lube like Tri-Flo, Boe-shield, White Lightning, etc.
Does WD40 harm a cars paint job or anything else?
wd40 is a lubricant some people use it to take tar off their cars so it souldnt hurt the paint.and i use the stuff for lots of other things hope i helped. fatcat101
How do you open a jammed lock on a door knob?
Spray in dry graphite and work the key until it loosens up the lock (unless you have already sprayed in a liquid lube like WD40 which will only gum it up more) If you've already made this mistake, try spraying a little brake cleaner in the keyhole to clean off the WD40, then try the graphite WD40 is not a lubricant, WD40 was invented as a WATER DISPERSANT henc WD, 40 represents the 40th attempt. WD40.
How to get the hood to release - it is stuck in the up position?
You can use either WD40 or some other lubricant to make it easier to move or gently tap on the hinges with a hammer to loosen them.
Why would someone use lubricant for a bike?
One would use a lubricant to improve the mechanical part -- e.g. chain -- within a bike if it was starting to create friction/ increased wear and tear. A good lubricant to use would be something like WD40 as it would provide both lubricating properties and reduce the likely hood of rust.
Why won't interior lights turn off on 1997 Ford Expedition?
spray WD40 in the door latch mechanism, it will sometimes get stuck and the lubricant will free it up to engage when the door is closed.
What are some alternative uses for WD40 other than as a lubricant?
We use WD40 as a primer for starting an old mower engine when cold. A short spray is applied through the air intake to the carburetor WD40 works well as a grease remover on laundry. Just spray a greasy stain and wash with your regular laundry soap. It also removes gum from carpets and hair. You can remove price tags or tape residue as well.
