WD 40 = Performance Increase?

Ram · 2nd May 2008, 08:30

One thing I remember from twenty years ago, is that WD-40 sprayed on a noisy serpentine belt, quietens it. A quieter idling engine does feel better.

DriverR · 2nd May 2008, 09:36

Was browsing the web on the uses of WD 40 and came across this page on Snopes.com
Urban Legends Reference Pages: Uses for WD-40 Spray Lubricant

They took an email forward on the various uses of WD 40 and asked the manufactures to respond to the various uses listed. It is a bit long, so would not post it. But it makes interesting reading!

rkbharat · 2nd May 2008, 10:45

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Originally Posted by dionysus

I know WD 40 is just a lubricant that keeps away moisture and aids in smoother functioning of mechanical parts BUT the other day I sprayed the engine bay of my Sswift VXI with some WD40 and wolla engine seems to performe better. Now I dont think this is Placbo as I was not expecting anything of that sort to happen. It was just a humble attempt to make the in hood look cleaner. Fellows any similar experiences!

Rule number 1, never ever user any flammable delergent cleaner like WD-40 or Zorrix tto clean the engine bay. This might lead to fire in the bay area as they catch fire very fast. They have very specific purpose written on the can very clearly.

And secondly no way they can increase the performance by just spraying them on bay area. Unless there is a concept of open accelarator cable and its jammed and cleaned by WD-40, sounds weired.

Kaizer Sozay · 2nd May 2008, 19:34

Maybe if you sprayed WD 40 into the petrol tank that would help. it wud lubricate everything.... that where the smoothness wud come from i guess.

Note from Mod : Please take the time to type out your posts in full words as per Team-BHP rules. Avoid the use of SMS language (wud = would etc).

jaysmokesleaves · 2nd May 2008, 20:14

Hey try suggesting this to the Ferrari F1 racing team!!!
Then Ferrari will take positions 1 2 & 3..!!!

headers · 2nd May 2008, 20:31

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Originally Posted by simply_sunny001

From where can we buy WD 40 in delhi,

cost,brand etc.

The brand is WD40 and you should get it in any good hardware store..

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

wolla kamaal ho gaya

Come on man, tell us what kind of performance improvement have you felt?

You cant tell sam, it is to be felt: LOL

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Originally Posted by ram

One thing I remember from twenty years ago, is that WD-40 sprayed on a noisy serpentine belt, quietens it. A quieter idling engine does feel better.

Cos WD40 is a good lubricant that displaces water..

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Originally Posted by jaysmokesleaves

Hey try suggesting this to the Ferrari F1 racing team!!!
Then Ferrari will take positions 1 2 & 3..!!!

ROFL:

dionysus · 3rd May 2008, 09:45

Man, I sure see I have entertained some (well Most) of you by my tread. Maybe its placebo, but the engine sounded smoother after the wd 40. Now this is not the first time i sprayed it in the engine bay, back when I was in UK, this was a regular because of the wet weather and I do accept I felt no difference on my vauxall vectra. I have an automec FFE with the loudest exhaust and maybe I have gotten used to the high octaves and yearn for smoother delivery.

anupmathur · 3rd May 2008, 11:42

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Originally Posted by dionysus

Man, I sure see I have entertained some (well Most) of you by my tread.

Great spirit, dionysus!
Yes, your thread was good therapy for a lot of us!
Brought out some good humour that was sitting pent up inside people!

Sam Kapasi · 3rd May 2008, 11:53

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Originally Posted by DirtyDan

After I wash my vehicle I get performance gains of between 23.709 and 25.1463 percent as tested on a stationary dynonometer. Now, of course, I do use synthetic soap............

Can you prove this difference?
I spent 44 lac rupees to get a performance gain of 22.9009878033% & I disagree with you. This is similar to the case of another BHPian madmotorblower who had stuck in 15 turbocharged rats in his random oil dispenser and claimed similar figures after his car was .

Did you flush the mineral soap before you used the synthetic soap? Did you wash your hands after you flushed?

Can you show us the dynononometer readings please? How stationary was your car when the test was done?

In any case I will whup your umm Blue Jeep at the next Speedrun.

anupmathur · 3rd May 2008, 16:36

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Originally Posted by anupmathur

Brought out some good humour that was sitting pent up inside people!

Oh, and I see it is only just beginning!!

Indeed, did you wash your hands after......., LOL!!!

Steeroid · 3rd May 2008, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

In any case I will whup your umm Blue Jeep at the next Speedrun.

Because your subwoofers are cleaned with WD40 and his are not?

DirtyDan · 4th May 2008, 09:15

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

In any case I will whup your umm Blue Jeep at the next Speedrun.

In your dreams only, Maori Boy. I will tattoo your chromosomes. The only place left open on you, I think.

speedzak · 4th May 2008, 12:24

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Originally Posted by DirtyDan

I will tattoo your chromosomes. The only place left open on you, I think.

How do you know?

(Closes my ears and I run!)

Sam Kapasi · 4th May 2008, 13:00

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Originally Posted by DirtyDan

In your dreams only, Maori Boy. I will tattoo your chromosomes. The only place left open on you, I think.

Bah! Bring it on boy! Let's have a soapy challenge!

By the way you have skilfully avoided my questions, especially about the dynowaymeter.

anupmathur · 4th May 2008, 13:20

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Can you show us the dynononometer readings please? How stationary was your car when the test was done?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

By the way you have skilfully avoided my questions, especially about the dynowaymeter.

Sometimes, Sam, you don't quite seem to know what you're talking about!

However, all is forgiven, considering the mirth there is in most of what you write!

2nd May 2008, 08:30	#16
Ram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore, Mumbai, Nagpur Posts: 2,166 Thanked: 219 Times View My Garage	One thing I remember from twenty years ago, is that WD-40 sprayed on a noisy serpentine belt, quietens it. A quieter idling engine does feel better.
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2nd May 2008, 09:36	#17
DriverR BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 414 Thanked: 526 Times	Was browsing the web on the uses of WD 40 and came across this page on Snopes.com Urban Legends Reference Pages: Uses for WD-40 Spray Lubricant They took an email forward on the various uses of WD 40 and asked the manufactures to respond to the various uses listed. It is a bit long, so would not post it. But it makes interesting reading!
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2nd May 2008, 19:34	#19
Kaizer Sozay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 333 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Maybe if you sprayed WD 40 into the petrol tank that would help. it wud lubricate everything.... that where the smoothness wud come from i guess. Note from Mod : Please take the time to type out your posts in full words as per Team-BHP rules. Avoid the use of SMS language (wud = would etc). Last edited by Rehaan : 3rd May 2008 at 04:32. Reason: Please see note in post.
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2nd May 2008, 20:14	#20
jaysmokesleaves Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mostly Mumbai Posts: 1,702 Thanked: 1,452 Times	Hey try suggesting this to the Ferrari F1 racing team!!! Then Ferrari will take positions 1 2 & 3..!!!
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3rd May 2008, 09:45	#22
dionysus BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 64 Thanked: 50 Times View My Garage	Man, I sure see I have entertained some (well Most) of you by my tread. Maybe its placebo, but the engine sounded smoother after the wd 40. Now this is not the first time i sprayed it in the engine bay, back when I was in UK, this was a regular because of the wet weather and I do accept I felt no difference on my vauxall vectra. I have an automec FFE with the loudest exhaust and maybe I have gotten used to the high octaves and yearn for smoother delivery.
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