Re: WD-40 as a lubricant

["twinenginedmc12" <twinenginedmc12@xxxx>]

I agree wholeheartedly, and would take it a step further. Not only 
is WD-40 a bad lubricant, I think it actually causes damage, because 
it is very effective in washing away whatever traces of proper 
lubricant might have been lingering in the joint, leaving a dry joint 
after the WD-40 runs off or evaporates. I've learned this through 
experience. I never spray WD-40 on moving parts, unless I intend to 
remove the WD-40 and relubricate them afterwards, or don't care. I 
use synthetic grease on my door hinges, applied with a coffee 
stirrer, because my grease gun wouldn't quite reach.
I love WD-40. It's great as a cleaner, a lubricant for cutting 
tools, and as a loosener of seized bolts. It's a terrible lubricant 
for wear points.

--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "content22207" <brobertson@xxxx> wrote:
> WD-40 isn't viscous enough to be used as a serious lubricant. 
Supposed
> to work OK to penetrate stuck pieces (note: LACK of viscosity) but
> IMHO better penetrating products are available. If you try to depend
> on any lightweight product as a lubricant (for anything other than
> sewing machines or model trains) you'll find neverending 
applications
> necessary. Even then you're probably experiencing excellerated wear.
> Is tempting due to easy propellant application, but spray greases 
are
> available. Best rule: if your grease gun will reach, use a proper
> lubricant.