I use silicone lubricant or WD-40, whichever I have closest. I also lube my folding steps at the same time.

Frank

What he ^^^^^said

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[This message was edited by shooter on March 04, 2002 at 09:22 PM.]

Is the White Lithium grease we use on our hitch too heavy for the jacks and steps?

Thanks!
Tracy

Try some AMSOIL Heavy Metal spray lube. Great for motorcycle chains and whatever needs to stay lubed but not attract dust and dirt.

I use motorcycle chain wax. Easy to apply, doesn't drip much and doesn't seem to attract dirt.

Shooter, WD40 is not a lubricant. It is mostly solvent and the WD comes from "water dispurant". So using WD40 can actually wash any lubrication off the surface. It does have a very light oil that will coat and protect the surfaces from rust. I use either white grease (spray) or bicycle chain lube once or twice a year.

Ken
Ken

I would have to agree to using a dry lube such as grafite or the Protectall dry lube. Also as goofy as this may sound, dusting the screw with baby powder works great. Talcum is a great dry lube... Did you know that talc is good for keeping rubber seals such as around windows pliable. I dust my snorkle and flippers before winter storage. On your auto and rv use a small paint brush to dust with.

I have found that WD 40 is a great cleaner. Soak the scissor jack and let it sit for 20 minutes. Then spray is with a strong steam of water. The scissor jacks will clean up real good.

Silicone spray!
-Paul R. Haller-

I've found lithium based grease in a spray can works well.

Lithium based greases seem to work well in areas that are not sealed from the elements or dirt.

I use a spray can so I can get it into the pivots and the bushing the screw turns on.