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Old 10-21-2008, 07:27 PM
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FYI -need oil for squeaks or lube

the other day i was taking off my rear licence plate and the bolts were corroded and tight, i remembered a trick i read 9 - 10 years ago in sport compact car magazine, it said that if you ever need a little oil for maybe a squeaky door hinge or to make a tough bolt or screw easier to install -- just use the dip stick!!! it always has a drop or two on it and if yours doesnt, well you have bigger issues than the one your trying to take care of
just thought i'd give ya a little fyi cause it comes in handy
 
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Old 10-21-2008, 08:32 PM
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wd-40 or pb blaster works better
 
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Old 10-21-2008, 09:01 PM
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white lithium works great too because it seals the bolt threads but prevents them from seizing.
 
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Old 10-21-2008, 10:12 PM
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Thanks for the tip, sometimes I need a bit of oil and just don't have any WD-40, PB Blaster, of white lithium handy. Great idea.
 
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if you need to remove nail polish, just bleed the brakes a little. yah, it
really works.

 
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