AudiWorld Forums

A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the B5 Audi A4 produced from 1995-2001 B5 FAQ

QQ: Can I use vaseline in place of dielectric grease on the injector o-rings?

   
Old 03-12-2007, 08:13 AM
  #1  
Keeper of the Cash
Thread Starter
 
Nate (ETKA+Scumbag)'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Iowa
Posts: 26,522
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
QQ: Can I use vaseline in place of dielectric grease on the injector o-rings?
Nate (ETKA+Scumbag) is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-12-2007, 08:20 AM
  #2  
Keeper of the Cash
Thread Starter
 
Nate (ETKA+Scumbag)'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Iowa
Posts: 26,522
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
Instead or together?
Nate (ETKA+Scumbag) is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-12-2007, 08:50 AM
  #3  
AudiWorld Super User
 
n0yxl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 3,232
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Vaseline is fine.
n0yxl is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-12-2007, 09:03 AM
  #4  
Banned
 
ModifiedA4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 34,209
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
engine oil is ok.
ModifiedA4 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-12-2007, 09:08 AM
  #5  
AudiWorld Super User
 
starting ...'s Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 7,219
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
that's what i have always used in the past
starting ... is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-12-2007, 09:18 AM
  #6  
AudiWorld Super User
 
Andy_FL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Miami
Posts: 9,991
Received 89 Likes on 51 Posts
Default
They recommend dielectric grease?! I always have used oil.
Andy_FL is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-12-2007, 09:35 AM
  #7  
Keeper of the Cash
Thread Starter
 
Nate (ETKA+Scumbag)'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Iowa
Posts: 26,522
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default Tech article...
<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/tech/eng94.shtml">Seen here</a></li></ul>
Nate (ETKA+Scumbag) is offline  
Reply Like

Trending Topics

Old 03-12-2007, 11:14 AM
  #8  
AudiWorld Super User
 
Andy_FL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Miami
Posts: 9,991
Received 89 Likes on 51 Posts
Default As if Monkeyboy speaks the gospel...
;-)

Andy
Andy_FL is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-12-2007, 12:11 PM
  #9  
AudiWorld Super User
 
Im@wesome~ out!'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 13,683
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
2nd
Im@wesome~ out! is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-12-2007, 06:07 PM
  #10  
AudiWorld Member
 
Coca-Cola's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: CT
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default You shouldn't use petroleum based products as a lube.....
They can have the ability to break down rubber. Injector o-rings tend to be made of Nitrile. One of the better lubes to use is KY Jelly or something similar. They are water based, slippery and won't eat your rubber.
Coca-Cola is offline  
Reply Like

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Advanced Search
Quick Reply: QQ: Can I use vaseline in place of dielectric grease on the injector o-rings?


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:14 AM.