Originally Posted by
Sixty Fiver
WD40 is NOT a lubricant
It certainly isn't, and I'm surprised how many people think it is. It totally dried up and evaporates. It's a bit like putting gasoline on something to lubricate it. That might clean the part a bit, maybe even make it run a bit smoother, but it isn't a lubricant.
The idea of using it to clear ice or snow is new to me, and sounds much better.