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Re: [Roadsters] Silicone spray (was: WD40 Alternative)

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Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Silicone spray (was: WD40 Alternative)
From: "John F Sandhoff" <sandhoff@csus.edu>
Date: Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:26:31 -0700
> Any silicone-based lubricant is better than WD-40 for long-term lubrication..

One cautionary note: Keep it away from modern car engines.

There are numerous reports (just google 'silicone +"oxygen sensor"')
that silicone will poison oxygen sensors. A spray or two under the
hood could lead to a 'check engine' failure on a modern engine.

-- John
     John F Sandhoff   sandhoff@csus.edu   Sacramento, CA
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