What do you lube the radio antenna with.....
09-01-2002, 08:02 PM
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Melting Slicks
Re: What do you lube the radio antenna with..... (KDuniverse)
mineral spirits
What he said!
The owners manual says "NOTICE" - Don't lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication could damage it.
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09-01-2002, 08:25 PM
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Re: What do you lube the radio antenna with..... (gears)
When I think of it, I'll use Mothers metal cleaner/ polish on the antenna. Never have a problem with bug guts jamming it. :lol:
09-02-2002, 09:55 AM
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Re: What do you lube the radio antenna with..... (gears)
Mine was doing the same thing. I finally broke down and replaced the mast. Haven't had a problem since. The mast cost less than 25.00 at Auto Zone and takes about 30 min to replace, if you don't have to remove the motor.
09-02-2002, 10:26 AM
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Re: What do you lube the radio antenna with..... (gears)
I had this problem as well, and I took some fine steel wool and gently polished the antenna then applied mineral spirits. :)
09-02-2002, 11:54 AM
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Re: What do you lube the radio antenna with..... (GDP)
With the mast extended, drip a couple of drops of 3-In-One oil near the joints, then turn the radio off and on a couple of times to lubricate the mast.
If it still sticks, you may have other problems,..... motor, etc.
Good Luck
If it still sticks, you may have other problems,..... motor, etc.
Good Luck
09-02-2002, 12:00 PM
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Re: What do you lube the radio antenna with..... (gears)
I know the owners manual says only use mineral sprits, but I've been using WD-40 for the last seven years on both my Impala and my Vette. No build up issue, but WD-40 isn't much more than mineral sprits with a little lube.
Eric
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09-04-2002, 10:31 PM
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Re: What do you lube the radio antenna with..... (gears)
you lube it with varsol
also your antenna reley maybe getting weak not enough power to close
it is located under the back deck left side(open hatch)
also your antenna reley maybe getting weak not enough power to close
it is located under the back deck left side(open hatch)
09-05-2002, 07:08 AM
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Re: What do you lube the radio antenna with..... (MardiGrasMan)
Keep it clean and use regular car wax :yesnod:
09-05-2002, 07:29 AM
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Re: What do you lube the radio antenna with..... (gears)
FWIW - i use mobil 1. no, not the oil, but the synthetic spray. i just spray a little on a paper towel and wipe the mast with a very light coat. probably do it twice a year. i get it from auto zone. only place i know that sells the stuff.
