Do you grease speedometer cable?

Do you grease speedometer cable?

Even the smallest grains of sand that enter the speedometer cable housing can eventually destroy the cable by grooving or fraying it. Apply a liberal amount of grease on the cable from one end to the other. Too much grease will be forced out of the cable housing during installation and make a mess.

What do you use to lube a speedometer cable?

Any Lithium-Based Grease will work best. Always clean the cable with solvent and blow dry (or air dry) it, then add the new Lithium grease.

Can I use wd40 to lube throttle cable?

Choosing The Correct Lubricant Some cables have a slick inner sheath that will gum up if exposed to solvents or harsh chemicals, so do NOT use WD-40 or any other type of penetrating oil. Regular motor oil works great if you don’t have an appropriate aerosol product.

Can you use white lithium grease on cables?

White lithium grease industrial uses The WD-40 Specialist High-Performance White Lithium Grease can be used for industrial applications such as lubricating: Pulleys. Wire ropes. Winches.

What is a graphite lubricant?

Graphite grease is a form of graphite lubricant that is designed to stick to a surface, such as when used on an exposed bearing. The grease will help keep the graphite in place so it can work.

Why does my speedometer go crazy?

Speedometer speed fluctuates erratically While you are driving, if you notice the needle on the speedometer jumps erratically from one number to another, the speedometer cable is most likely damaged or the sensors on the driveshaft are not accurately sending the signal through the cable.

Is there a lube for a speedometer Lube?

Thanks to JohnD1956 and Tinindian for their info in that post. GM/AD-Delco did have a dedicated speedometer cable lube. Buford, where did you get your cable?

What happens if you grease the speedometer cable?

When re-connecting the cable it is possible for grease to be forced up into the speedometer. This will cause the speedometer to malfunction. In some cases it will be impossible to clean the speedometer with out causing damage.

What happens when you re-connect a Speedo cable?

When re-connecting the cable it is possible for grease to be forced up into the speedometer. This will cause the speedometer to malfunction. In some cases it will be impossible to clean the speedometer with out causing damage. Good luck.

What’s the best lubricant for a Speedo cable?

To be on the safe side, I’m going to lube it myself and have a penetrating graphite oil which is supposed to work for that but it is very thin and seems likely to just run to the bottom. What’s a good lubricant for this?

What kind of Grease do you use for a speedometer?

We used white lithium grease at the dealer back when cars had speedometers. One other bit of advice, be sure there is no grease remaining in the top of the cable housing that connects to the speedometer head. When re-connecting the cable it is possible for grease to be forced up into the speedometer. This will cause the speedometer to malfunction.

Thanks to JohnD1956 and Tinindian for their info in that post. GM/AD-Delco did have a dedicated speedometer cable lube. Buford, where did you get your cable?

Why do I need to clean my speedometer cable?

Make sure any surface you use is clean, having no dust, sand or debris on it. Even the smallest grains of sand that enter the speedometer cable housing can eventually destroy the cable by grooving or fraying it.

To be on the safe side, I’m going to lube it myself and have a penetrating graphite oil which is supposed to work for that but it is very thin and seems likely to just run to the bottom. What’s a good lubricant for this?