On Feb 27, 8:05*pm, Andy wrote:
On Feb 27, 4:59*pm, Tim Taylor wrote:

I would use a thin lube like LPS-2 rather than WD40, it will be better
in the long run and maintaining lubrication.

LPS-2 is a thin lube out of the can but over time it dries to a *waxy
consistency. *It can make some things almost seize up in cold
weather. *I have leaned the hard way not to use in on control cables.
A flush with kerosene or Jet A seems to fix things for a while.

Andy

I vote for all the above except WD-40 which, after some bad
experiences, I restrict to its original purpose - Water Displacement.

To the list I would add an old standard - auto parts store white
molybdenum grease. It seems to last forever on door hinges so it
should be great on jacks.