I've always heard never to lubricate a lock that is working, and only use dry graphite powder if necessary. Any kind of oil or grease will only speed the accumulation of dirt in the mechanism.
Allan "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > On 7/27/07, The Wakin's <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I have the new ignition cylinder for my 97 e320, and I am assuming I need to >> lube it before I install it as it was shipped dry. I stopped at the local >> autoparts store (napa) and they only sell graphite lube for locks. Can >> someone tell me if I need to lube the cylinder assembly, and if so, what I >> should use? >> > > Yeah, I need to know this too, for a 124 if it makes any difference. > What kind of lube, and where do you put it? (I do have a container of > the official M-B lock lube, with the special tip to inject it into the > keyhole, but I suspect you can lube more efficiently/completely when > the cylinder is out of the car.) > -- 1983 300D 1966 230 _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
