Re: VW Rabbit "wisdom of experiance" lesson

[David Roden <roden@wksu.org>]

> Lubing the cable is an *excellent* point. It should be done, even to a new
> cable. I've had great luck in the past using a lithium grease suspended in
> solvent in a little spray can. Flows easy and leaves a nice grease in its
> path. Of course, I'll have to find such a thing again.

The traditional lube for speedometer cables is graphite suspended in
solvent.  It won't gum up after long use as grease or oil will.

Before most speedometers were electronic, this used to be sold as
"speedometer cable lube" in tiny plastic squeeze vials for several dollars.
It is still sold as "graphited lock fluid" in larger cans for about the same
price.  I have used the latter for years.  Works great.


David Roden
Akron OH USA