Oil for ratchets

[altec876]

Do any of you guys ever use 3 in 1 oil to lube your ratchets or just white lithium grease?

 

[Farmall450]

White lithium grease, occasional WD40 if I happen to be cleaning it to blast crud out, then grease again.

 

[KoJo]

Depending on the ratchet but I use sil-glyde in my Mac ratchets.

 

[allinon72]

I use Liquid Wrench lubricating oil.

 

[vssjim]

I'd rather use oil over grease as white lithium isn't all that tough any way.

 

[cmandp]

I use Superlube or Lubriplate primarily.

 

[d.mcfarland]

I have a random bottle of lubricating oil with teflon in it that works excellent. It smoothed out a 3/8 Duralast and that's tough to do!

 

[TJx]

A mix of Tetra gun oil and grease.

 

[altec876]

Thanks for the responses I'll give them a try. Just seams like I always have sum 3 in 1 on the bench and quick to use.

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

depends on what type of ratchet
Snap On recommend ATF for the old f730 series
for the dual 80 superlube.
Matco 88 recommends mystery oil(air tool oil)

 

[Applesauce]

I've used Motorex green with good results, but switched not too long ago to Phil's Tenacious Oil, and then switched again to high-speed bearing grease. Not sure yet, but I think I liked the Phil's best.

 

[SMKS]

Depends on the ratchet. Newer fine tooth ratchets often don't do well with grease, they're better with a light oil.

Older course tooth ratchets can often handle grease. I have Superlube to use in those.