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Old 01-19-2022, 06:10 PM   #22
cericd
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Re: Difficulty Inserting & Removing Key

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Originally Posted by LockDoc View Post
Good deal. It looks like it works pretty smooth. You may not have to lube it again. Once the key and wafers get worn in a little bit it should be fine.

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I ended up using the Tri-Flow spray. I had already returned the B'laster lube since it no longer had the Teflon and the Tri-Flow has P.T.F.E. I'm not sure how smoothly the cylinder should turn (seems almost the same as before lubing) but the insertion and removal is a night and day difference. Smooth as silk now (was really grabby before).

I was wondering how often it would need lubrication. I've never lubed the ignition cylinder on my 2006 Mazda 3 (owned it since new) and it's never been difficult. Although, it gets driven much more frequently.

NOTE: If anyone wants to waste about 3 hours they can watch this locksmith's LUBE-OFF where he tests about 20 different lubes on some Schlage cylinders and deadbolt latches. There are 3 parts that span the course of 3 years, each is about an hour long. I know I'm crazy, I find this type of stuff interesting (I did fast forward quite a bit through parts 2 and 3).

Here's a link to Part 1: https://youtu.be/xvcag34gF6k
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