Uses for light/spray-on lubricants???

Looking thru my GA I realized I have a wide variety of these products. I'm wondering what are their best or ideal purposes and what are they really NOT any good for...

Basically I can classify these into 3 or so groups and then some:

Penetrating Oils: WD40, CRC5-36, Pyroil Penetrating Oil, Kroil Oil*, liquid Wrench (in a small can)...

'Household/Sewing Machine' Oils: come in small cans - a simple lightweight oil.

Lithium Grease - spray on

Silicon - spray on

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I've always found that Kroil Oil is an awesome penetrant. On the other hand I rarely use teh WD40 for much of anything.

I hardly ever use the household/sewing machine oils on much of anything...

The Lithium Grease spray on oil is supposedly good for things like car door hinges which is where I use it...?

Silicon spray - dunno...?

Other than the lithium grease (which is real ticky and thick) any recommendations for a an aerosol spray on lube that works good but doesn't go away or dry out like WD40?

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foobar
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I was recently given a can of it and was very surprised at how good it works.

WD40 is great for drying out wet ignition parts or sensor plugs and sockets.

It is a water displacement fluid.

I use it all the time on mine and other's Jeeps when off roading. If the hot distributor cap gets splashed with cold water an amazing amount of condensation can get inside which makes them cut out. A fast spray inside them with WD40, a quick shake out and away you go. Works for any vehicle.

Same for wet connections on things like the TPS and CPS and MAP sensors. WD40 is a wonder fix.

I was told 3 years ago I needed an $80.00 TPS on my Cherokee. A clean of the plug and socket with WD40 lasted 2 years then I had to do it again...

Fine moving parts like sewing machines. Not much use on autos.

Inside linkages on doors, hood hinges, moving parts like gas and brake pedals, gas pedal linkages, etc.

Door and trunk rubber weather-stripping to keep it from drying out and leaking and stop it from freezing to the vehicle in cold humid temps. Works good to help seal sunroof rubber too.

They now make a thin spray on lithium grease that sprays in like WD40, then it foams up and sets like regular or the old style spray. I like the stuff, it goes into the area needing the lube very easily.

Mike

86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Reply to
Mike Romain

Mike, What vendor makes this type, cause all the ones I've seen and bought are thick.

Thanks Lou

Reply to
LG1247

Yep, that Kroil stuff is my penetrating oil of choice for rusty bolts and such - spray it on - maype tap a few times and let it sit for a while - maybe overnight.

Yep. I noticed my can of Pyroil and CRC penetrating oils make the identical claims about displacing water.

I cleaned up the action of an old ratchet and used some on it when finished. I use it on small electric motors I may get into on cars.

I've managed to acquire several brands including: Singer Sewing Machine Oil

3in1 Oil 'Household' Oil Dripless Oil

That last one is rather interesting in that it comes in a small blue bottle and it says it has a special penetrating 'carrier' that quickly evaporates and leaves the oil behind wherer it goes.

What is it about Lithium Grease that makes it ideal for these applications. This is exactly waht I use it for but always wondered... Is it more resistent to heat or being washed off compared to say a light household oil?

Interesting. My can of generic brand lithium grease spray comes out a tad thickish - next time round I'll have to keep that in mind.

THanks for the detailed response Mike!

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foobar

I never use WD-40 for anything.

As a lubricant it is very poor. Nearly anything is better.

As a penetrating oil, PB Blaster blows it away.

--- Bror Jace

Reply to
Bror Jace

i use something similar to what mike described, it's called ad200, there's a little info on it here

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tnuc

I am certain I got it at a Canadian Tire Store, but don't remember the brand name.

Next time I am up there I will check it out and post back.

Mike

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Mike Romain

*Steve trots down to basement, and ponders the insanity of his tools shelves, whilst rubbing his chin*

"Ah-Ha!"

Motormaster Multi-Purpose Extreme Pressure Grease, green and black can.

28-0825-4

Sprays blue and foamy, and then the carrier evaps. Good stuff.

Reply to
Stephen Bigelow

Thanks a bunch! I have never seen that in my area. NJ. Have to ask around.

Lou G

Reply to
LG1247

And I doubt you will, it's a house brand from Canadian Tire. Just look for a aerosol lithium extreme pressure grease.

Reply to
Stephen Bigelow

That also answers why it is good for hinges and things, 'extreme pressure' grease.

I like the stuff, need more.

Mike

86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Reply to
Mike Romain

They do just label stuff, not make it, so someone should make it under a brand name.

I will be up there tomorrow or Monday and I will see if there is a 'brand name' version on the shelf.

Mike

86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Reply to
Mike Romain

That's probably because it's not a lubricant. It's a water displacer. WD, see?

Reply to
Brian Trosko

Yes. But it is slyly marketed as some form of lubricant ("stops squeaks") and that's (unfortunately) what most people use it for.

And in that role, almost any kind of spray works better.

--- Bror Jace

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Bror Jace

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