

| Subject: | Re: Frozen door locks |
| Date: | Tue, 19 Jul 1994 08:52:10 EDT |
When it comes to door locks at very cold temps, I have found that adding oils of any type to locks is not a good idea. I tried it a few times, but it just messed them up. The oil collects dust, grime, etc., making even the graphite that is in there a problem. Spray them out with a good cleaner, then gasoline. I pulled the door panels off, then wrapped a rag around the lock to prevent splashing. Use a small oil-squirter-can to pump the gasoline in there. Then I used 70% alcohol to clean it up real well. If you try turning the key when it is this clean, it will prob. squeek. Then I just use lots of graphite to lubricate it. Mostly from a pencil (too cheap to spend $3.00 on a tube of graphite). A little alcohol will get it deep into the lock. My locks turn fine at 15 below, just as easily as when hot out. The window cranks are another matter. I have to roll them down to see outside sometimes, as the windshield will frost over on the inside. --- Chris Chubb (cchubb@ida.org) __________________________________________________________________________ \All opinions expressed or implied may not reflect those of the Institute \ \for Defense Analyses, the US Government, or anyone else. \ --------------------------------------------------------------------------
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