Today we are testing various multifunctional lubricants, kerosene and even "Quick Start" (engine starting agent) for a change.
Here is a list of them, as well as the price for which I purchased them.
1) "Quick start" (A s t r o h im) 185 rubles.
2) "Kerosene" (Lacra) 69 rubles.
3) B B F "Wa t e r p r o o f S A - 6 0 4" 120 rubles
4) "D e c o r i x" liquid key 160 rubles.
5) "L V - 4 0" LLC TD "LAVR" 88 rubles.
6) "V V - 4 0" b i b i c a r 90 rubles.
7) "WD - 4 0" 330 rubles
The purpose of the test
Find out whether it is worth overpaying for expensive lubricants if it is possible to buy much cheaper. The author does not have any connections with any of the manufacturers of multifunctional lubricants and conducts the test personally for himself, as well as for the readers of my personal blog. To satisfy your curiosity.
What are we finding out?
Penetration ability of grease on rusty metal.
How will the process go?
I prepare dishes for special lubricants, fill them with liquid from cans to a certain mark and dip a rusty nail in them.
What are the conditions for the contestants?
The conditions are the same for all lubricants. Temperature from 3 gr. up to -3 degrees Celsius. Garage.
How do you find out the winner?
The higher the oil stain has risen in a day on a rusty nail, the greater the penetrating ability of "LIQUID KEYS"
The day is up!
So the moment of truth has come, I begin to peer into the oil film on the nails. And make notes on an impromptu table.
Together with the oiled nail, I put the nail that did not participate in the competition. For a clearer understanding of where the grease has reached. The whole alignment according to measurements in the gallery.
Outcome
Found out which lubricant is the most penetrating
1 ) " Fast start" - 5.7 mm. Good result, but ruined the plastic cup while trying to dissolve it. This liquid smelled disgusting of acetone. Conclusion, do not use it as a lubricant.
2 ) "Kerosene" (Lacra) 4 mm. The worst "climb" on the nail. Worst of penetration compared to lubricants.
3) B B F «Wa t e r p r o o f S A - 6 0 4 » 5 mm. Silicone grease, showed below average results. Use it for another purpose.
5 ) "L V - 4 0" LLC TD "LAVR". 5.6 mm. 6 ) "V V - 4 0" b i b i c a r. 5.5 mm. Two comrades, bought in mn traffic light for 90 rubles each. Excellent result. Honorable third place for two.
7 ) "WD - 4 0 "for 330 rubles 5.8 Not far away from cheap lubricants, disappointed, but still took second place.
First place
4 ) "D e c o r i x" liquid key for 160 rubles. The result is 6.2 mm. The best performance of all multipurpose greases
As a subjective experiment, which can be questioned, has shown, more expensive does not mean better. therefore we take inexpensive lubricants and use them. The result will still be! There is no need to overpay for "VD-40"!
This is my first article on which I spent a lot of time, money and nerves. I hope you deservedly appreciate my work!