ORIGINAL: DaveG55
ORIGINAL: David302
ORIGINAL: avg_joe
I really don't believe it is corrosive, and eats bearings. If anything, it may contribute to early bearing failure, due to washing away all the oil. WD-40 displaces moisture, this is true. But it also displaces oil.
And just because Traxxas recommends it, doesn't mean it's the right way. That is a company that I wouldn't trust to give the whole answer, or the right answer.(Just ask them how much oil is in their fuel)
I agree that WD40 isn’t corrosive I was just wondering what information 46u would come up with to support his statement. I really have no problem with anyone choosing not to use any product for any reason but when they make an assertion that it can damage “eat away ur bearings” I would like to see some proof.
Ummmm, that was nathan9492 that made the "eating the bearing" comment, not 46u. 46u usually has good info and personal experience or valid reasons/concerns to back up his comments.
You are absolutely correct My apologies to 46u. I mixed up the post and the reply. I went back up and fixed it.
An interesting side note on ATF. Many (too many) years ago I was trying to scrape the carbon off the inside of the combustion chamber of an aluminum 2cycle head with out scratching it all up. An old time mechanic dropped by and suggested I use ATF. I did as he said and slightly warmed the head then turned it upside down and filled it with ATF. A few hours later I took a rag and all the carbon just wiped away. It was as clean as a whistle.