Penetrating oil for hinges?

[JHZR2]

Hi,

My cars spec oil for hinges like on the hood, doors, etc. I've generally used lubromoly oil thinking that it might be a bit better with the moly content.

That said, it seems to me that penetrating oil may be superior for this application because it provides the creeping/capillary action into tight spots that others may not...

Anyone ever use liquid penetrating oil? I assume that having something there (rust prevention, etc) is more important than the viscosity.

Do penetrating oils' additives that make them creep also leave residues?

Thanks!

 

[Donald]

Penetrating oil has too much "carrier". I would use the tye of oil they suggest. Work it in.

My Suburban has exterior hinges on the rear that were getting pretty stiff. I sprayed Amsoil HD MP on them every few days and opened (and pushed door back forth a few times) and closed the door every day. Works fine now.

The Amsoil HD MP says for hinges.

 

[Trav]

Penephite from Kano Labs.

 

[Garak]

Originally Posted By: JHZR2
Anyone ever use liquid penetrating oil? I assume that having something there (rust prevention, etc) is more important than the viscosity.


It's not the ideal product in several ways, but it does the trick and is handy. It's all I ever used in fleet maintenance. It won't be as durable as some other products, but remember that you're already ahead of the game. You're performing maintenance that most cars will never see.

 

[KrisZ]

Chain lube is all I use before each winter on all hinges, and silicone spray in all locks, no stiff door or sticking locks so far.

 

[JHZR2]

Originally Posted By: Donald
Penetrating oil has too much "carrier". I would use the tye of oil they suggest. Work it in.

My Suburban has exterior hinges on the rear that were getting pretty stiff. I sprayed Amsoil HD MP on them every few days and opened (and pushed door back forth a few times) and closed the door every day. Works fine now.

The Amsoil HD MP says for hinges.


So are you implying that the carrier will flash off and not leave enough actual lube?

How do you deal with the HDMP waxy coating? How do you get new material into the hings with the old wax sitting there?

Thanks!

 

[mechtech2]

Motorcycle chain lube goes on thin and penetrates. Then it evaporates to leave a sticky greasy and tough lube.
Regular penetrating oil won't lube for long - a few days.

 

[HTSS_TR]

I used ATF once a year.

 

[tom slick]

Wurth HHS-K (was HHS-2000). Goes in like a penetrating oil then sets up to a tacky grease.

 

[Towncivilian]

Would SuperTech Bar & Chain spray lube be any good?

 

[JHZR2]

I wonder if its tackiness would draw dust and grit? In its intended application, it is constantly flowing and flushing that junk out.