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Actually WD40 is not meant for a lubricant. It is a water displacer. There are many products out there that will be better for you.



It may not be the appropriate lubricant for the job, but WD40 certainly is a lubricant. Anyone who has ever used it can vouch for that. I bet it gets used 10,000:1 as a lubricant or cleaner before other uses. I love WD40!

Their website states:

What does WD-40 do?

WD-40 fulfills five basic functions:
1. CLEANS: WD-40 gets under dirt, grime and grease to clean. It also dissolves adhesives, allowing easy removal of labels, tape and excess bonding material.
2. DISPLACES MOISTURE: Because WD-40 displaces moisture, it quickly dries out electrical systems to eliminate moisture-induced short circuits.
3. PENETRATES: WD-40 loosens rust-to-metal bonds and frees stuck, frozen or rusted metal parts.
4. LUBRICATES: WD-40's lubricating ingredients are widely dispersed and tenaciously held to all moving parts.
5. PROTECTS: WD-40 protects metal surfaces with corrosion-resistant ingredients to shield against moisture and other corrosive elements.