Time to oil?

[tshetter]

So, I just got a Snap-On SL80A, long handle 1/2 ratchet and it is MUCH smoother, needs MUCH less force and is quieter than my F80 standard length 3/8th ratchet.

The F80 is maybe 3yrs old and has never been serviced or oiled.

SL80A vs F80 Ratchet video.

Think the F80 needs some oil in it?

I have heard SuperLube recommended here many times but I am not sure which product in their line is suggested.

Anything else good from Home Depot, Lowes or Ace Hardware?

 

[1950mercury]

The 1/2 drive seem smoother to me. You can buy super lube at harbor frieght online they only have one type there

 

[coyotejake]

Someone around here recommended Permatex Ultra Slick (red) assembly lube, which I've tried on my old Craftsman ratchets, and it works great!

 

[Farmall450]

Someone around here recommended Permatex Ultra Slick (red) assembly lube, which I've tried on my old Craftsman ratchets, and it works great!

I use this on coarse cman & such, super lube on the others.

 

[tshetter]

Thanks for help!

 

[tshetter]

Just called my HF and they have SuperLube in stock.

Item #93744

 

[Farmall450]

Just called my HF and they have SuperLube in stock.

Item #93744

Just a few bucks too.

 

[tshetter]

Just a few bucks too.

Only $5.75 with the use of the 25% off coupon.

 

[e30bradley]

I lube my ratchets every 3 months or so. I use a mix of motor oil and moly grease.

 

[sparky5982]

After seeing it recommended here, I tried the super-lube grease from harbor freight, as it was the only super-lube product they had. Despite being pretty light for a grease, it jammed up my fine-tooth ratchets like crazy. I washed all that **** out and tried a few oils. I settled on super-lube air tool oil, since I have it on hand. Very light, but persistent, works like a charm. Lesson learned: oil, not grease, for my stuff.