| Re: *UPDATE* Tried the WD40 - IAC trick (1992 LT1) |
Subject: Re: *UPDATE* Tried the WD40 - IAC trick (1992 LT1) by jhammons01 on 2009/10/11 15:49:09 let's return to the basics WD40 used on a bicycle chain will clean it and make it smooth but then the WD40 collects dust and falls off leaving the chain to rust. Using WD40 in any other capacity in place of a lube will do the same whether it is on the 3 year olds bike chain or the space shuttle. So yeah, you get the benefit if a clean component for a short period of time, but then if you leave it to it's own.....the WD40 will be gone and you have a bone dry component that may be susceptible to oxidation. I'll not stab at what lube should be used.....but if it a moving part, it should have some lube on it. If you need it to stay dry use the powdered Graphite. |
