I have a dumb, newbie question. I'm wondering if someone can define the different kinds of sprays and lubricants used for vehicles. What's the difference between anti-seize, engine degreaser and penetrating grease? I believe WD-40 and Silicone Spray are similar and are similar lubricants, but is anti-seize, engine degreaser and penetrating grease the same? I believe they all clean grease, dirt, oil and rust, while providing a coating to prevent corrosion. Is this correct or is there some subtle difference between PB spray and cheaper AdvanceAutoParts degreaser?

I want to coat the inside of the wheel and hub to make it easier to remove, but I've read to use anti-seize. Will silicone spray be enough?

What happens if I don't wash off engine degreaser with water? Will it start a fire?

Thanks in advance.

 

wd-40 general lubricant, but not good for plastics

silicone spray-general lubricant, safe for plastics, also stays on longer than wd-40

anti seize is a gel or paiste that u put on bolts to keep them from binding, as well as easing the removal of them later

engine degreaser is to remove grease, kinda like brake cleaner but not as strong, still not good for plastics

penetrating grease is a pretty general name, it could be a coupla things

PB blaster is a lil better than the advanced stuff, but they both work pretty good

as for coating the wheel and hub to remove, are u talking about removing the tire from the hub or the whole thing from the axel?

if u are removing the tire just use soapy water.

if removing from the axel, you could use antiseice compound on the studs to make it easyer to remove the lugnuts next time

 

Some Penetrating Lubes are also safe for plastics, and rubbers, they are sort of a hyped down WD-40, we use PL at work all day long, its the only thing we can use on the rubber surfaces of our machines without dryout.

Go with the anti-seize. It comes in all shapes and sizes, most people like the copper version, with the little copper particles, but some use different materials. it's cheap, and you should use it anytime you remove a bolt thats stuck, or dry, it will insure you can get it off again later :-)

 

I'm only removing the tire and the rims. I got a new tire and wheel package from tirerack.com and I want to prevent the wheel from getting stuck, but keeping the lug nuts and studs in good shape is something else I should do too.

 

anti-seize or silicone spray should work fine, just dont get any of it on the brake surface, or it will severely affect your stopping power.