Fuel Lube

Rick6a · #1 08-29-2006, 10:25 AM

Item: I recently purchased a fuel cap as a spare part and in taking the time to read the instructions, I note it calls out using Fuel Lube on the O-rings and other moving parts. The instructions recommend routinely replacing the two O-rings on an annual basis. Seems like a good idea.

What exactly is "Fuel Lube" and where can it be bought? Searching the usual suspects....Wicks and Spruce, the only item I can find that seems suitable comes in a one pound can and costs in excess of $20. Though I'd like to, I really don't think I'm going to live for 500 years. Is there a fuel compatable lubricant out there approved for this application and can be purchased in smaller amounts such as might be contained a small toothpaste tube size?

alpinelakespilot2000 · #2 08-29-2006, 10:33 AM

I think the stuff I have is called EZ Turn--I got it from Spruce I believe. . I think "Fuel Lube" may be a generic name. It cost about $7.00 for a tube. Hope this helps

keen9a · #3 08-29-2006, 11:23 AM

Why they can't come up with standard names for some of this stuff just baffles me. Here's a link to the stuff at Aircraft Spruce. I haven't been able to find it anywhere else.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...ezturnlube.php

sprucemoose · #4 08-29-2006, 12:18 PM

Fuel Lube is a brand name, but it is no longer made. EZ Turn is what is being sold by suppliers as a replacement for Fuel Lube. I haven't used EZ Turn but I'm told it's pretty much the same stuff.

lrfrey · #5 08-29-2006, 12:37 PM

EZ Turn from Wick's in a toothpaste tube. I use it all the time. I'm told (I think by Mahlon) that Fuel Lube is no longer manufactured under that brand name.

Larry

RudiGreyling · #6 08-29-2006, 11:44 PM

What can one use instead of Fuel Lube or EZ turn, for the folks not in the USA??
Is it absolutely required or can one do it dry?

Thanks Rudi

G-force · #7 08-30-2006, 12:32 AM

I would think any fuel safe pipe sealent would be fine. Loctite make some, I believe its is part number 565 PSTor 567 PST, which should be available outside the USA.

az_gila · #8 08-30-2006, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by G-force

I would think any fuel safe pipe sealent would be fine. Loctite make some, I believe its is part number 565 PSTor 567 PST, which should be available outside the USA.

Mike... this should be good as a thread sealer, but I wouldn't be sure about it's properties on a fuel cap O-ring, which was the original question....

Some of the thread sealers harden up over time... this wouldn't be good on an O-ring....

gil in Tucson

ddurakovich · #9 08-30-2006, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RudiGreyling

What can one use instead of Fuel Lube or EZ turn, for the folks not in the USA??
Is it absolutely required or can one do it dry?

Thanks Rudi

I would look at a high vacuum silicone grease as used in laboratories for ground glass fittings. Check that it is not soluble in your fuel.

G-force · #10 08-30-2006, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by az_gila

Mike... this should be good as a thread sealer, but I wouldn't be sure about it's properties on a fuel cap O-ring, which was the original question....

Some of the thread sealers harden up over time... this wouldn't be good on an O-ring....

gil in Tucson

Gotcha...then how about Parker O Lube? Its an oring lube about the consistancy of thick maple syrup.