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• Etterra@discuss.online ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  No, though it can act as a solvent.

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• Jessica@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Nope

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  • JohnnyCanuck@lemmy.ca ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    It does have lubricating properties as it leaves an oily film. But, that film is thin and temporary which is why you shouldn’t use wd-40 as a lubricant.

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    • AvocadoSandwich@eviltoast.org ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      You can very well use it as a lubricant but only in situations where lubrication is required temporarily :)

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  • Photonic@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Ahem, from the website

    WD-40 Multi-Use Product protects metal from rust and corrosion, penetrates stuck parts, displaces moisture and lubricates almost anything.

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