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  1. 11-26-2020, 07:16 PM #1
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    PSA: Reminder to lube hood latches springs

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    PSA: Reminder to lube hood latches springs


    Reminder to open your hood and lube it at least once a year.
    Went to close the hood, and noticed it wasn’t latching correctly.
    One of the hinges was rusted frozen
    Soaked it with Liquid Wrench and worked it free with a screwdriver.
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  2. 11-27-2020, 07:33 AM #2
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    You'd be much worse off if it rusted frozen with the hood closed! I've dealt with that a few times. Not fun!
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  3. 11-28-2020, 10:06 AM #3
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    I lube all the hinges and latches probably every 6 months, works like butter
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    Any particular spray recommended? So many different ones these days. White grease etc etc I mix them all up.
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  5. 11-29-2020, 11:04 AM #5
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    I use zep 45 and a small brush with red line grease for door latches
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