Ignition lock lube

[Steveg 1,031]

Noticed my ignition key is getting a bit harder to turn , not sure if its ok to use a bit of WD40 as that's all Ive got in the garage at the moment or would something like 3in1 oil be better ?

 

From a bit of googling some say wd40 is fine others say its not ....

 

Cheers Steve 

Edited November 24, 2022 by Steveg

[Steve T 1,343]

GT85, as it leaves a very thin coating of PTFE on the locks internals, is my lube of choice.

 

WD40 leaves a rather thicker layer of oil, which can prove attractive to dirt particles.

 

Some say to use a graphite powder as dirt won't stick to it.

 

Just my tuppence worth.

 

Steve T

 

[DCTPaul 629]

Not WD40... as mentioned for locks, padlocks etc. graphite powder on ya key...

Or soft pencil lead...

 

Edited November 24, 2022 by DCTPaul

[listener 11,223]

The problem with WD40 is that it collects dirt and graphite powder tends to clump.

 

A light oil like 3-in-one or sewing machine oil is okay but a PTFE lube is best.

Like ABUS padlock lube, push-bike chain lube or mo'bike chain lube.  

Edited November 24, 2022 by listener

[Steveg 1,031]

Thanks for the replies found some GT85 which I sprayed key with and worked in / out etc 

 

Seems to have done the job 

 

Cheers Steve

[Iron horse 121]

I found that a stiff ignition barrel was actually a slightly bent key. Lube would improve things for a bit and then I swapped to the other key. All sorted!