Lubrication for Climatizer (heater and vent) cables

[Bob Vaughn]

Does anyone have a recommendation for lubricant for these cables?   Age and mild corrosion contribute to resistance to operate easily.   Same thing for hood and trunk release cables.  Thx 

[AD]

I've had good luck using a "home brew" penetrating oil made from a 50/50 mixture of Acetone and Automatic Transmission Fluid. Brush it on the cable housing or wipe it with a rag wetted with this; it works pretty well.

[mfg]

11 hours ago, Bob Vaughn said:

Does anyone have a recommendation for lubricant for these cables?   Age and mild corrosion contribute to resistance to operate easily.   Same thing for hood and trunk release cables.  Thx 

I usually lube the conduit with WD-40, then brush white grease on the attachment ends...and do this a couple times a year.

WD seems to also work well on door lock mechanisms, and door and deck lid hinges.

 

[pantera928]

I use something called Houdini that a locksmith told me about. Smells good too.

[mfg]

7 minutes ago, pantera928 said:

I use something called Houdini that a locksmith told me about. Smells good too.

Talk about smell....I like using PB Blaster for different jobs...BUT WHAT A STINK!!!!

[pantera928]

1 minute ago, mfg said:

Talk about smell....I like using PB Blaster for different jobs...BUT WHAT A STINK!!!!

I use it too in order to be sure I haven't gotten Covid and lost my sense of smell

[mfg]

1 hour ago, pantera928 said:

I use it too in order to be sure I haven't gotten Covid and lost my sense of smell

Funny!

[Kodjo]

18 hours ago, AD said:

I've had good luck using a "home brew" penetrating oil made from a 50/50 mixture of Acetone and Automatic Transmission Fluid. Brush it on the cable housing or wipe it with a rag wetted with this; it works pretty well.

I did it with regular engine oil. Just brushed it in with a toothbrush. Worked well but if I would do it again I would use this mixture.