Winter Door Lock Lubrication

JBHoren · 11-22-2009, 01:58 PM

Even though it's only Thanksgiving, it's already well-below-zero (yesterday was -33*F most of the day), so I calls it Winter. I sprayed some de-icer into the door locks on my '88 4Runner, but the mechanism is still stiff (not jammed, but stiff), and I really don't want to break-off the key when I (try to) unlock the door. I'd leave it unlocked, but consider it unwise to "invite" trouble.

Advice? Solutions?

Alternatively, does anyone know of heavy-duty keys which wouldn't break under our winter conditions?

TIA!

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camo31"10.50" · 11-22-2009, 02:00 PM

de icer always works around here..ut it doesn't get below zero here lol

maayyybbbeee...some kind of lubricant?..spray it on every now and then? idk

85TurboRunner · 11-22-2009, 06:24 PM

Try WD-40

myyota · 11-22-2009, 06:29 PM

Maybe some silicone oil or some graphite would work.

Jay351 · 11-22-2009, 11:05 PM

Wd-40 is what you want. It disperses the water so theres nothing to freeze up.

Just stick the little hose into each lock, spray a little, wait, spray a little more then work the key back and forth. Do this 2-4 times to all your locks. Should clean out all the gunk too!

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camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,850	de icer always works around here..ut it doesn't get below zero here lol maayyybbbeee...some kind of lubricant?..spray it on every now and then? idk __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 4runner V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

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85TurboRunner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 1,144	Try WD-40 __________________ 1985 4runner 22re 5spd.

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myyota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Pablo, CA Posts: 1,855	Maybe some silicone oil or some graphite would work. __________________ 86 Toyota 4Runner Solid Axle Swap, 16'' of lift, 37x12.50-15 GoodYear MTR tires, 5 speed manual trans swap, InchWorm Duel Cases With 5.7 Gears, 63'' Chevy Springs In The Rear, 5'' Trail Gear Springs In Front, Marlin Crawler Third Members, 4.88 Gears With A Detroit In The Rear, High Pinion Front With 4.88 Gears And An ARB, Downey Header, Optima Battery, Trail Gear Sliders, Addicted Offroad Front Bumper, Trail Gear Rear Bumper.

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Jay351 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maple ridge, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 8,721	Wd-40 is what you want. It disperses the water so theres nothing to freeze up. Just stick the little hose into each lock, spray a little, wait, spray a little more then work the key back and forth. Do this 2-4 times to all your locks. Should clean out all the gunk too! __________________ 91 Pickup - xcab - 5sp - 3.0 - SR5 - 4x4 - 255k \|2.25" catback w/ magnaflow cat + no muffler \| Weasy2k cams \| Aisin manual hubs \| Diff breather mod\| Marlin HD clutch \|3" BL \| es3000's \|2" AAL \|1.5" bj spacers \| ISR \| Alpine headunit \| 4" Infinity fronts/5" rears \| 4.88's \|Rear lockright \| 33x12.50" BFG M/T on 15x8" steelies \|Hella 500's and 700ffs \|4" reverse lights\| Grant GT \|idler arm brace\| E-codes\| Marlin armor \|SS IFS brace \| %100 Amsoil synthetic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2572486

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