What can WD40 be used for?

Question

I know it's got an incredible amount of different uses, so let's compile a list. What have YOU used it for?

Answer 1

lubricating rusted exhaust nuts



I prefer Duck Penetrating Oil (purely because the name makes me giggle)

Answer 2

I used it yesterday to drive water off electrical connections on the outside of my house. It stopped earth leakage and allowed my heating to work in the UK frost



THANK YOU WD40.



Do you know what WD40 stands for ?



WD is Water Dispersal. 40 was the engineers 40th attempt to get the formula right.

Answer 3

spray on paper type stickers to remove them... you will need to put some effort into it but once off you can remove the sticky residue with wd40 also... go to wd40.com and they have lots of uses listed ... also I believe they have a "use of the day" section if you absolutely cannot go a day without visiting their site

Answer 4

I have WD40 in my bedroom for my bed and i have been known to go round the house and spray anything that moves.

Answer 5

Squeaky Door's.Bed Springs

Answer 6

Locks

Fan belts

Alternator belts

hinges

bearings

cleaning



Well, to be honest - the list of things I've used it for would be so long I'd get bored halfway thru typing it

Answer 7

Lubricant and water disspersant on any material. Majic Spray

Answer 8

Door hinges, defrosting a lock, lubricating the accelarator cable on my car

Answer 9

To loosen rusty bolts & nuts

Squeeky metal parts

To displace water

Cleaning

Helps to stop cuss words from busted knuckules

It's very thin so it works fast

Answer 10

On the spark plugs of my car to dispel water,

To stop creaks, and my husband uses it to oil his clippers

Answer 11

To stop things like doors squeaking by spraying it on hinges, also use it to loosen stuff.

Answer 12

More or less anything thats squeaks! Except mice of course... That would be cruel lol

Answer 13

i know it sounds crazy but wd40 can be used kill wasps

Answer 14

It can be used as a lubricant when having sex with a rubber doll.

Ja.

Answer 15

Squeaky doors & polishing my wheel hubs.

Answer 16

I use it for it's intended purpose of degreasing things... funny how peeps think it's a lubricant :)





EDIT - lol at the thumbs down... I guess some peeps don't like the truth.

Answer 17

Some oldies use it for arthritis and swear it works.

Answer 18

apart from squeeky doors and stuff, it can also remove stickers off of things!

Answer 19

Everything!! Go to http://www.wd40.com.au/List/list.html

Answer 20

Freeing up a bolt or screw that's stuck.

Answer 21

belt dressing and starting fluid

Answer 22

i would use it the fix my parents heads about taking MY CAR anywhere i want

Answer 23

anything that "Plus Gas" can't

Answer 24

wheel's on my pram.

Answer 25

WOW! Will you email me please Driver? You're so hot!



Anyway, you can use it to stop doors creaking.



I've just emailed you. Please get in touch with me.

Answer 26

anything and everything.

Answer 27

lube it up.

Answer 28

* Helps clean sidewalls on tires

* Removes tar from chassis

* Removes decals from windows and bumper

* Removes insects from front grill

* Cleans motorcycle chains

* Removes grease from clothing

* Removes adhesive tape without damaging factory paint

* Helps hone cylinder walls

* Protects corrosion-sensitive areas of car

* Prevents corrosion of spark plug cables

* Shines motorcycle finish

* Removes sludge from outside engine block

* Removes asphalt from trucks

* Cleans grime from engines

* Cleans and protects chrome on cars

* Helps remove brake dust from wheels

* Restores shine on classic cars

* Keeps hitch locks rust-free

* Cleans road oil from rocker panels

* Cleans and protects aluminum rims

* Shines car tires

* Cleans marks from rubber surfaces

* Keeps brake levers clean on motorcycles

* Removes greasy fingerprints from car interior

* Lubricates key holes

* Removes silly putty stuck on car seats

* Lubricates trunk latch

* Spray on snow chains to keep from rusting

* Removes tree sap

* Keeps car battery terminals clean

* Unsticks car door during cold weather

* Lubricates car antenna

* Helps remove stubborn rust from tow ball

* Cleans and protects power antennas

* Cleans white wall tires

* Lubricates tire air knobs

* Removes glue from leather

* Lubricates valves on fire trucks

* Cleans pigeon droppings from cars

* Lubricates license plate bolts and screws

* Lubricates oil filter gasket

* Keeps tire jack working smoothly

* Cleans reusable air filter elements

* Maintains dashboard

* Removes melted crayon from upholstery

* Cleans and protects rubber boots of drive axles on front-wheel drive vehicles

* Keeps rubber door weather gaskets soft and pliable

* Keeps windshield wipers rust-free

* Coat truck bed before installing bed liner to make removal easier

* Removes rust from side view mirror

* Shines and protects bed liner

* Cleans gunk from travel trailer siding

* Lubricates sunroof crank

* Cleans and protects rear view mirror balls and sockets

* Lubricates child safety seat buckles

* Cleans battery chargers

* Lubricates door latch to gas cap

* Displaces moisture from spark plug wires

* Cleans and protects engine compartment

* Keeps glove box lock working smoothly

* Helps clean messes from crevices and holes in clunker van

* Cleans rust from car hood latch

* Removes tar and grease from upholstery

* Keeps trailer hitch receiver and insert looking new

* Keeps RV slides rust free

* Keeps rubber particles from sticking to drag race car quarterpanels

* Buff out scuff marks on bumpers

* Lubricates emergency brake cable

* Quiets squeaky leaf springs

* Helps remove skid marks from cement

* Lubricates go-cart gears

* Gets gunk off steering wheel mechanism

* Removes road debris from license plate

* Cleans gummy buildup from steering wheels

* Helps remove protective coverings from new cars

* Removes melted gum from dashboards

* Helps remove vinyl bed-liners

* Removes scuff marks from cars caused by shopping carts

* Displaces moisture from car wiring

* Spray on suspension gaskets to resist deterioration

* Spray on a rag and wipe steering wheel and gearshift knobs to keep them grease-free and grip-able

* Lubricates rubber bushing

* Removes carbon residue from spark plugs

* Removes gum from floor mats

* Cleans pin striping tape from car

* Cleans ignition wires

* Frees rusted glove compartment door

* Lubricates linkages on emergency brake release

* Removes crayon from dashboard

* Cleans sand from door joints

* Cleans spare tire mount under pickup bed

* Removes gum stuck in door locks

* Use on swamp cooler to prevent burnout or seizing

* Spray tachometer cables to ensure accurate readings

* Lubricates knobs on air conditioners

* Cleans gunk off snow chains

* Removes melted rubber from exhaust pipes

* Removes crayon from vinyl surfaces

* Removes debris stuck on floor mats

* Prevents oxidation on battery connections

* Removes pine tar from truck bed covers

* Maintains interior

* Spray on a rag and wipe window handles to keep them grease-free and grip-able

* Removes leftover adhesive residue from tape that holds camper shells to vehicles

* Removes road film from brake cables

* Protects cast iron brake rotors when storing vehicle

* Prevents rust on outside of door panels

* Drives moisture out of trunk locks

* Fogs interior of vintage motorcycle mufflers during winter storage

* Keeps car locks from freezing during winter

* Helps protect rubber trunk molding

* Prevents spray nozzles for windshield washers from freezing

* Drives moisture from DC auto batteries

* Drives moisture from electrical wiring in cars

* Protects electrical connections in car/truck engines

* Drives moisture from front struts

* Drives moisture from convertible top hinges

* Lubricates seat belt buckles

* Lubricates ashtray for easy sliding

* Lubricates 4-wheel-drive hubs to ease locking procedure

* Prevents noise on car window tracks

* Frees up sticking carburetor linkage

* Loosens slack adjuster locks

* Prevents antenna from freezing during winter

* Removes dog slobber from dash and seats in vehicle

* Cleans dirt from door latches

* Spray brake button under brake pedal to loosen sticky brake lights

* Helps remove broken keys from locks

* Lubricates gears on hand-rolling car windows

* Keeps truck bed anchors rust free

* Lubricates convertible top zippers

* Lubricates automatic seat belt tracks

* Lubricates and cleans check-valves in pop-up headlights

* Lubricates manifold heat control valve

* Lubricates trailer support cranks

* Penetrates stuck brake bleeder valves

* Lubricates car ignition

* Removes grit from windshield wipers

* Lubricates hood release cable

* Lubricates choke linkage

* Keeps cable on spare tire rack from seizing

* Cleans and protects brake shoe mechanisms

* Lubricates speedometer cables

* Lubricates locks on vehicle bike racks

* Penetrates stuck car hoods

* Cleans gunk from pistons

* Lubricates gas cap locks and levers

* Keeps air horn celluloid from sticking

* Lubricates swiveling chairs in minivans

* Frees sticky remote control mirror mechanism

* Lubricates air nozzle caps on tires

* Unsticks electric seats in vehicles

* Keeps pop-up auto lights operating smoothly

* Helps remove window tint

* Lubricates hydraulic lifts on truck bed cover

* Penetrates stuck radiator handle

* Cleans dead insects from radiators

* Lubricates zippers on zip-up car windows

* Cleans cup holders

* Lubricates hand-operated window cranks

* Lubricates choke levers

* Keeps transmission linkages operating smoothly

* Frees stuck fuel door cable

* Cleans and protects seat belt buckles

* Helps remove wire rim wheels that are rusted to axle

* Lubricates rusted oil pan plug

* Helps free stuck battery cables from terminals

* Eases removal of pinion shafts on old pistons

* Restores vintage door locks

* Eases removal of stuck spark plugs from engine

* Penetrates stuck fog light nuts

* Spray battery bolts prior to installation for easy removal

* Loosens rusted oxygen sensor in car exhaust pipe

* Stops squeaks in car strut mounts

* Prevents rust on inside of door panels

* Prevents rust on side trim

* Helps remove hand prints from truck bodies

* Stops squeaks on car doors

* Lubricates car door hinges

* Lubricates motorcycle chains

* Lubricates drive chain on motorcycles

* Lubricates throttle linkage

* Eases installation of rubber exhaust hangers on exhaust systems

* Lubricates auto hood latch

* Stops squeaks on tail pipe hangers

* Stops belt noise on automobiles

* Removes squeak from brake pedal

* Lubricates sun visors

* Stops squeak in alternator pulley

* Stops squeaking on windshield wipers

* Spray aging rubber grommets to eliminate squeaks

* Lubricates mounting bracket for alternator

* Stops squeaks caused by brake cable rubbing against chassis

* Removes wax from motor

* Spray on trailer hitch to prevent squeaks while towing

* Quiets squeaks on automatic sliding seat belts

* Stops squeaks on steering wheels

* Lubricates fuel line remote opener

* Spray inside radiator or fuel lines to slide them on easier during installation

* Protects rubber gasket around the sunroof

* Lubricates windshield wiper linkage

* Stops squeaks on clutch pedals

* Lubricates wire being pulled through a conduit

* Lubricates hydraulic tailgate lifts

* Lubricates automatic side view mirrors

* Eliminates squeak from fan belt

* Lubricates pneumatic door lifters on station wagons

* Loosens stuck butterfly valves

* Unfreezes car doors

* Keeps heim joints free on race cars

* Keeps winch cable lubricated and clean

* Lubricates convertible top gears

* Lubricates scooter lift

* Lubricates torsion bars

* Spray on rubber intake air ducts to ease installation of fuel injected engines

* Lubricates ball joints

* Lubricates rear shock absorbers

* Dissolves grease

* Drives moisture from flooded engine

* Spray on aluminum cylinder heads to prevent galling and cross threading

* Removes excess wax from rubber bumpers

* Keeps asphalt from stickin