Lubricating Door Lock Cylinder

[HyperV6]

When it gets cold my drivers door lock gets really hard to turn the key. What lubicant is best to use on door lock cylinders? Thanks for any advice.

Craig

 

[DailyDrifter]

I use white lithium grease, but its still hard sometimes.

 

[turbo nasty]

In the cold i would steer clear onf the grease silicone spray or triflow works well. Not wd40 as it dries and leaves a cosmoline

 

[jretrodude]

Yes

Being a locksmith I always use triflow or lock saver lubricant, just make sure you work the key in and out a few times to free up those wafers in there. :smile:

 

[aminga]

Powdered graphite.

 

[wile87]

crisco

 

[87geeinn]

Powdered graphite.

x2

Powdered graphite is the only thing you should use on door lock cylinders.

 

[BIGPSI]

i've always used PB Blaster it works real good.

 

[aminga]

i've always used PB Blaster it works real good.

The trouble with oils is they attract grit.