Can WD 30 oil freeze?
My gliding rocker on the porch squeeks like a banshee. I want to keep some greasing oil out there but it’s cold!
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Put the oil on it and then put the can in the house. It only takes a little bit about once a year to do the trick.
All oils have what they call a cloud point. It is that temperature where the paraffins in the oil start to solidify. Wax is formed. But I’m curious: are you talking about 10W30 oil or WD-40 penetrating oil? 10W30 is usually good for that application to -20F, maybe lower. WD-40 usually is good to around -50F. with the 10W30 oil, it is often rated for usage and flowability inside a car engine. On a gliding rocker, there isn’t the heavy load on it. Even if it starts to get cold and the waxes start to crystalized, they will still offer lubrication albeit at a slightly less level of efficiency.
A lot of things will work, but you would probably have to reapply it occasionally.
Like the old saying “the squeeky wheel, gets the grease.”
Grease would be great, like automotive grease.
Admittedly, I don’t use such products, in extreme cold.
So. I have no personal experience.
It actually JUST snowed here, and it’s the first time since 2018…
You’re not supposed to live in Tornado Alley Dutch.
Is it Florida time?
Wd-40 won’t freeze but it’s not a lubricant, it’s a penetrant. 3 in 1 household oil is a better choice.
I have to grease it every few months. With the difficulty I have walking @jca2, I need it on hand next to me on the porch cuz I can’t jump up and go get it when I hear it squeaking.
WD-40 will not freeze (in Kansas) BUT the propellant will reduce to power because of temperatures below 55* F.
Everything will freeze if it’s cold enough.
WD-4— is petroleum based like naphtha !
The freezing point of naphtha can vary depending on the type of naphtha, but is generally around -99°F.
It’s great to see Yarnlady participating so knowledgeably in so many questions!
3 in 1 ordered.
Thanks guys.
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