I sure wonder what 'this thing' is about WD-40.

it is a FINE lubricant ..
and it lists that property right at the list of 4 main properties it has,
right on the can.

I have sprayed WD-40 on about 25,000 mechanisms and electrical things.
I couldn't fix cars or vanagons without it.

I use many other spray lubricants too, like Triflow . ( ..nice smell ! )
where moisture is a factor ..
and also on electrical things ..WD-40 is great.
heck, I've gotten ignition points to conduct again with a bit of scraping
and application of WD-40.
I would even say it's 'a perfect product.'

it's never done me wrong.
it's sure not going to hurt.
and of course..
where a thicker lubricant, like say on a hinge ..is wanted .
use something thicker..
or ....sometimes I do WD first, then a thicker lubricant next.

It's a federal law.......that if someone mentions WD-40 ..
someone has to chime in with something like 'it's not a lubricant.'

it's all good though.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Arnott" <jrasite@EONI.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 3:11 PM
Subject: Re: Front Heater wiring - Updated - and Merry Christmas!!!!!!!

> WD 40 isn't a lubricant.  I'd tend to use something like Triflow or 3
> in 1 oil.
>
> Jim
>
>
> On Dec 24, 2011, at 1:20 PM, Jeff Lincoln wrote:
>
>> Will a little WD-40 do the trick or should I actually use some sort of
>> grease on the ends of the shafts?