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spraying cables with wd40

  • 19-12-2010 3:10pm
    #1
    WildOscar
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    Someone told me it is a good idea to spray wd40 oil on -I think it was -the spark plug cables to preventy dampness. Is that right and could cables to battery etc be sprayed too. Would it be best to spray or wipe on with a cloth.


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  • #2
    shawnee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,830 ✭✭✭shawnee


    Run the car first to dry out any moisture . Then when engine is stopped , clean the plugs and spray with wd 40 or a product called dampstart. It does help to prevent dampness. It can also be sprayed on battery connections , but is important to clean beforehand.:p


  • #3
    WildOscar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 396 ✭✭WildOscar


    [QUOTE=shawnee;69639055 Run the car first to dry out any moisture . Then when engine is stopped , clean the plugs and spray with wd 40 or a product called dampstart. It does help to prevent dampness. It can also be sprayed on battery connections , but is important to clean beforehand.:p[/QUOTE]would not have thought of that thanks.;) will do tomorrow when i return from work


  • #4
    ytareh
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    I suspect this advice may be VERY old school and more intended for the day when points ,distributors etc etc gave lots of trouble when damp...Possibly a LOT less of an issue in 21st century cars .WD40 would be fairly flammable right ?Hmmm...


  • #5
    WildOscar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 396 ✭✭WildOscar


    ytareh wrote: »
    I suspect this advice may be VERY old school and more intended for the day when points ,distributors etc etc gave lots of trouble when damp...Possibly a LOT less of an issue in 21st century cars .WD40 would be fairly flammable right ?Hmmm...
    what about in an 01 fiesta?


  • #6
    dekbhoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 481 ✭✭dekbhoy


    the W-D 40 stands for ......Water Displacement - 40th Attempt"

    So in theory it might work


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  • #7
    zapata
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 895 ✭✭✭zapata


    WD40 - Water Displacement for 40 days. :rolleyes:


  • #8
    stevenmu
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,689 Mod ✭✭✭✭stevenmu


    http://www.wd40.com/faqs/#a91


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