I knew about this trick, but I haven't used it in years and yesterday I remembed it (thus wanted to post it here today).
If you are finding your ignition lock or ignition getting rough then just pull out a normal can of WD-40 and squirt some down into the lock. Works great and is a really good idea for winter as you won't get any ice forming in the lock either.
Just a simple trick that works.
Mike
WD-40 in the ignition lock
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Re: WD-40 in the ignition lock
Only problem with that is that WD40 attracts dust and dirt.
Instead go to a hobby shop and grab some graphite lube. Does just as good lubricating but doesn't attract all of that extra crap!
Instead go to a hobby shop and grab some graphite lube. Does just as good lubricating but doesn't attract all of that extra crap!
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Re: WD-40 in the ignition lock
Another great suggestion there.Wrider wrote:Only problem with that is that WD40 attracts dust and dirt.
Instead go to a hobby shop and grab some graphite lube. Does just as good lubricating but doesn't attract all of that extra "crumb"!
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