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2010-06-14 15:30:46

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Originally Posted by BenFenner

This is the second time I've heard of using Vasoline. Some old-school BMW shop guy said that's what he used. I always wondered about what lube to use. I'm just worried about if it is gasoline soluble or not, and if it's going to clog the fuel injector or not because inevitably some of it is going to go through the injector no matter what you do.

I wouldn't worry too much. There are no solids so it should wash through the pintle easily (regardless if it breaks down or not).

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2010-06-15 05:20:05

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Originally Posted by wnwright

Standard fuel injector o-rings are made from Viton. One of their main characteristics is oil resistance. Not sure where you heard that from Vadim.

I buy mine from mcmaster carr because I can get them cheaper than from auto places.

Just make sure to buy Viton material since fuel likes to eat other materials .

DC Scotty was my source. I had leaky rings when I used motor oil the first time. He suggested using something that is not petroleum based. Now one would hope the O-rings are resistant to petroleum since they seal it. Test time!

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2010-06-15 12:53:38

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Originally Posted by Vadim

He suggested using something that is not petroleum based.

Vadim.... Vaseline is the brand name for PETROLEUM jelly...

I've used oil and jelly and they both work fine.

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2010-06-15 12:57:03

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Originally Posted by wnwright

I've used oil and jelly and they both work fine.

What about peanut butter?

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2010-06-15 13:30:24

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I dropped some on an injector while eating a PBJ sammich once. Does that count?

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2010-06-15 15:04:51

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Originally Posted by wnwright

Vadim.... Vaseline is the brand name for PETROLEUM jelly...

I've used oil and jelly and they both work fine.

I thought petrolum jelly was not for human applications haha. But yeah I hope Scotty can shed some light, I started using vasoline or chapstick and have had no issues compared to motor oil

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lol ben always cracks me up.

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