what is a better lubricant

[datasuspect]

something graphite-based or just plain old wd-40?

[meegbear]

1. It matters what you're lubing up

Know-what-I-mean? Know-what-I-mean? Wink-wink. Nudge-nudge. Say-no-more. Sya-no-more.

[tk2kewl]

2. I have a crazy neighbor who is a landscaper...

and he had one of those uncomfortable burning sensations that most folks would use Preperation-H on...

well, he was at work and got the bright idea that since WD40 was a lubricant it might help.

Needless to say...

[MuseRider]

3. Oh good grief!

No, really?

WD40 is used a lot by cowboys to stop squeaks in their saddles temporarily and also it works well to get burrs out of your horses manes. It also helps to get the tree sap off of your horse.

Hemorrhoids? Yikes.

[tk2kewl]

4. it exacerbated the situation

they guy is crazy.

[MuseRider]

8. I would say

that he does qualify for crazy. Why WD40? LOL, Darwin award material.

[Shell Beau]

5. Uh....K-Y jelly

:silly:

[rsdsharp]

7. WD-40 isn't truly a lubricant

It's a water displacer. It has some lubricating properties, but will become gummy over time. It's real forte is in rust prevention.

[billyskank]

9. I thought its purpose was for dissolving grease

so that you can then reapply new lubricant?

[rsdsharp]

12. It has hundreds of uses.

Dissolving grease may be one of them, although I'd prefer something like brake or carburator cleaner to do that job. There's almost a cult of users out there that continue to find things this stuff will do, over an above what its orignal purpose was.

[Bonhomme Richard]

6. WD-40 is not a lubricant if.......

I'm not mistaken. It is a displacement penetrating oil. That's not the same. It will stop a squek in the short term but it doesn't lubricate like other fluids.
Then again I may be wrong but that is my understanding.

[Worst Username Ever]

10. Astroglide.

:o

[northzax]

14. I will never forget the time I found my parent's astroglide

<shudder>

[giant_robot]

23. Astroglide rocks!

Marriage counselors should just give it out. It could save a lot of time!

[edbermac]

11. Chivas Regal

This will get you oiled up...

[MrScorpio]

13. Buttah!

Land-o-Lakes!

[SarahB]

15. saliva

[wideopen]

16. Damn Sarahbelle

You are the little horndog today aren't you?

[SarahB]

24. Today?

I just normally keep my mouth shut (no pun intended) on these matters most of the time. I'm just feeling like the divorced hussy chick today, so I'm a little... whatever. :)

[plcdude]

17. okay

now you've done it I am closing my office door for awhile

[plcdude]

19. okay that's better

opening my door again

[SarahB]

22. LOL!

WWell, maybe not. Anyway, I'm flattered. ;)

[Texasgal]

18. I myself prefer

astroglide..... Umm... it works! :)

[bridgit]

20. silicon based...

they're stain free :thumbsup: and don't gum up your electronics

[DrDebug]

21. Castrol gear oil