Bicycle pump maintenance

[Kestas]

Does anyone maintain their bicycle pumps to make them last? Should I be adding a drop of oil to the shiny shaft once in a while to keep it from wearing out? Are there wear items inside the pump that would benefit from some attention?

 

[CT8]

The seals need a proper lube to last as long as possible

 

[Wheel]

bit of Syl-Glide on the pump seal inside (frequently leather), and a dab on that shaft as well. If you use oil, go easy on it so it doesn't end up pumped into the bike tube.

 

[buck91]

What pump? On my blackburn floor pump the seal is just an o-ring on the plunger. It received fresh sil-glyde when I replaced the o-ring last...about 8 years ago!

My other pumps get similar treatment. Of course, if you have a leather washer style it will likely benefit from a more frequent application. Though replacements or rebuild kits are readily available for most pumps.

 

[69GTX]

Never thought of it. And will start doing that. Bought a standing bike pump "Action Jaxon" 10-14 years ago that I use every 2 weeks or so. Still going strong with zero maintenance. Never had much luck with the cheap hand held ones, especially those that fit on the bike.

 

[HTSS_TR]

I use left over ATF, MTF and gear oil to lubricate any moving part on the garage door front door, patio door, car's doors, hood, bicycle pump ...

 

[cjcride]

If they have leather cups like the old Coleman stove pumps then a couple drops of oil would help.
I put the odd drop of oil on the pump shaft to stop rust.

 

[mjoekingz28]

I just put a small amount of tune-up grease (clear silicone) on the shaft .

Keep it clean and maybe a stream of spray wax now and then. Mine in a turbo or supercharger Ontrager for about $50