Well, please, write what you mean.

Lubraplate  chain and cable lube -  I'm sure is great stuff.
Did you search online for it ? 
No, I don't use wd for a pure lube, that's why I use the Prolong.
Some things I'll loosen 'em up first with wd, then use a spray synthetic
grease next. 
I use about 30 different lubes n' spooges, at least. 

Well I'm sure You would know what the WD in wd-40 stands for.
How many formulations were tried before the guy came up with 'the one.' ? 

I don't use ATF that much, except in auto transmissions.  I suppose if I
wanted an oil, like an engine oil, but not engine oil, then I might use ATF.

I'll use it for a pneumatic tool lube if I don't have the real stuff. 

Scott 

-----Original Message-----
From: Allan Streib [mailto:streib@cs.indiana.edu] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 2:22 PM
To: Scott Daniel - Shazam 
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Lube Raditor fan motor bushings?

"Scott Daniel - Shazam " <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> writes:

> 'Debates about the abilities and characteristics about WD-40 are only
> exceeded by the amount of debates about engine oil types, grades, and
> properties."
>
> I.e. don't want to hear it. I 'know' it lubricates, says so on the
> can.

I didn't say (or didn't mean to say) that it does NOT lubricate --
what I meant is that is not its best quality.  "WD" stands for water
displacement, the formula was originally developed for the military
for that purpose.

I love WD-40, but it would not be my FIRST choice for a lubricant.  As
a spray lube I really like Lubriplate Chain and Cable lube, I have a
spray can that is down to its last drops.  Have not been able to find
it locally in years.  ATF works well in a lot of places.  This Prolong
stuff sounds interesting and I am going to give it a try.

> had this one friend.........he would always say 'I heard that wd-40
> just *cleans* the metal'.............all I can say is do what works
> for you !

From the FAQ (http://www.wd40.com/Brands/wd40_faqs.html):

  "WD-40 cleans/degreases, penetrates to loosen up stuck parts,
   prevents corrosion and is a light lubricant."

So I'd say we're all right, to one degree or another.

Allan