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Old Dec 15, 2022 | 06:53 AM
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Years ago we always removed the spark plugs from our bikes, snowblowers and any other combustion equipment to give the cylinder a spray of WD40 at winter lay up. I always thought taking the plugs out to keep the threads from becoming impossible to move was a good idea as well as a little copper anti seize.
Does anyone WD40 their cylinders any more? Is it recommended?
 
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Not necessary.

The engine will sleep fine all winter, don`t disturb it.

The less most people mess with their engines the better off the engine will be.
 
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Not necessary.

The engine will sleep fine all winter, don`t disturb it.

The less most people mess with their engines the better off the engine will be.
 
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Not necessary.

The engine will sleep fine all winter, don`t disturb it.

The less most people mess with their engines the better off the engine will be.
I agree to most of what you posted however, if I hadn't been willing to learn from the Forum to be comfortable "messing" with my bike on some repairs I would need a barrel full of cash to give to the Indy.....
point taken to let her sleep
 
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If you really want to spray something down into the cylinders of your bike or other equipment, there is a 'fogging oil' made specifically for that purpose.
 
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I never used any additives when my bikers are in hibernation.
 
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A man only needs 2 tools in life -
If it doesn't move and should, then WD-40.
If it does move and shouldn't, then duct tape.
 
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Duct tape......the handyman's secret weapon!
 
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I do not know why you would It is gone in no time it is not a lube but a drying agent.

Fastest way to jack up plug threads is taking them out and putting them back in for no reason.
Lubing threads is a good way to over tighten them so if you do keep that in mind.
 
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A man only needs 2 tools in life -
If it doesn't move and should, then WD-40.
If it does move and shouldn't, then duct tape.
Reminds me of the Red Green show. Remember "lefty loosy".

 
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I never used any additives when my bikers are in hibernation.
Say what?
 
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