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Old 22nd May 2022, 10:26   #5
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Default Wd40

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Originally Posted by StewartIngram View Post
As for WD40, I wouldn't use it. It is a water dispersing fluid ...
It is Stewart but on the can it also says: "Cleans & protects, lubricates, penetrates, stops squeaks, loosens rusted parts, frees sticky mechanisms."
Since your preference is for a penetrating oil it seems to fit that bill according to the manufacturer. I used it recently to lubricate a friend's completely dry bonnet release catch and it was extremely effective.

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