How to Lube Rusted Parts

If you've ever had to do work on your car, you know that rust often develops, especially if you live in an area where it snows in the winter. When rust forms around a nut or bolt, it freezes and becomes difficult to remove. Lubricating these parts properly helps to loosen rusted parts and reduce labor time.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Use penetrating oil if you need to work on rusted parts, such as the shock absorber fastener. Squirt it liberally with penetrating oil, like WD-40™. Lube the upper and lower fasteners. Use this product on any rusted part that's frozen or rusted.

2. Wait a few days before removing the shocks. The oil needs time to penetrate and loosen the bolts and nuts.

3. Use Mighty VS7 Penetrating Oil™. This is another penetrating lubricant designed to loosen frozen fasteners and bolts. It also forms a protective film to prevent rust formation. Spray Mighty VS7 Penetrating Oil on the rusted area or part that you need to service.

4. Keep a can of All-Purpose 4-Way™ in your garage at all times. Engineers formulated this product to lubricate and penetrate rust and to loosen and protect parts. Apply it on your car's parts, engine, frozen nuts and bolts, as well as on tools. Spray it on the rusted part, wait a few minutes, then proceed to remove the rusted part.

Resources

• Mighty VS7 Penetrating Oil™
• All-Purpose 4-Way™