Two posts recommending WD40. WD40 is not a lubricant; in fact, over time WD40 can remove lubricants!
This stuff is a million times better:
GM rust penetrant and inhibitor heat valve lubricant #1052627.
See my answer to Uncle Ben and his hood latch. $9-12 a can, and the ONLY reason to ever go to a GM dealer!!!!
Agreed, WD40 is quick and dirty in a pinch and is sold everywhere but I wouldn't use it as a permanent lubricant
Yea, I'll second (third ?) that.
I've been using a Loctite "Cable and Chain" lube (green label spray can) as a WD-40 replacement for several years. It's about twice the cost, and a bit stinky, but it sure works well. Use it as M/C chain lube, too.
ByeBye! S.
Steve Jernigan KG0MB Laboratory Manager Microelectronics Research University of Colorado (719) 262-3101
Do you use it on micromotors? ;)
WD40 is my favorite degreaser,
'nuff said.
Dave
But why pay the WD40 price when you can buy a gallon of "Stoddard Solvent" or "Mineral Spirits" for about the price of a 12 oz. spray can?
I've been working the same gallon of WD40 for almost 10 years, cripes, maybe 15, so price hardly enters into it.
Dave
LOL! About hits it squarely, doesn't it?
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