can you use wd40 as an after run oil?

[apple_fanta]

i have just spent two days thouroughly cleaning my car and was wondering can u use wd40 as an after run oil?
thanks

[jamiekerr14]

I personally would use proper ARO I know and see a few people use marvels magic stuff or whatever you call it lol.. but I would use stuff designed for it tbh.. Sure it would be OK.. but I personally wouldn't. Get some ARO-Had the same bottle for well over a year.. but I race a reasonable amount.. but even if im racing a week after still plop in a few drops.. my view get the proper stuff.. but some will have the own views..

[apple_fanta]

but you can use it like just until you get the chance to purchase ARO right?

[carlin]

Originally Posted by apple_fanta

but you can use it like just until you get the chance to purchase ARO right?

I wouldnt at all full stop unless you want problems in the future.

Less engine life,bearings wearing out etc this all happens later on if you start now.

Best using the correct stuff TBH

[jamiekerr14]

Grab some from local hobby shop or order some in.. unless you leaving your nitro for over few weeks most people dont bother.. so get some sooner rather than later. Put few drops in Carb and top plonk on box few spins or pull start. And make sure you leave piston at BDC-Bottom Dead centre. And will be ready to go next use..

[apple_fanta]

sweet. well i dont get paud till midnight so as soon as i get paid i will get right on it...and am sorry guys but i already did it before i posted it was only one drop tho in each i think it should be fine.. im glad i posted and will listen to all of you in the future. so why does traaxx say you can use it if it does so much dmg to brgs etc? :s

[carlin]

I would never use WD40 in engine.

I would get the proper stuff from your local hobby shop.

Like the JP afterun oil - Tornado - Xray many other brands are all good.
This is more of castor oil, WD40 isnt

[Mash Potato]

Originally Posted by apple_fanta

i have just spent two days thouroughly cleaning my car and was wondering can u use wd40 as an after run oil?
thanks

In short no. Better off not using anything. Don't be so tight, after run oil is not expensive. Basically any rubber parts in the engine can and probably will adsorb WD40 and swell. Result, a lot of damage, seen it many times before.