Speedo Cable Lube

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Speedo Cable Lube

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So from what I understand, graphite lube is best for the cable itself? Do I need to grease or lubricate the 90* connector? I just thoroughly cleaned it with liquid wrench cause it was really dirty inside and out. Any other tips are greatly appreciated, as I know as much about what I'm doing as I can find info online. Thanks for your help!
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Re: Speedo Cable Lube

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I would lubricated it, it has plastic gears and some light graphite lubricant would be a good idea. I use light graphite grease on the speedo cable, it slides out and you can carefully slip it in as you smear fresh lube on it.
'87 Tercel 4wd SR5 (current engine swap project)
'84 Tercel 4wd (daily driver, with on going mods)
'92 Mazda MPV 4wd (wife's daily driver)
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Re: Speedo Cable Lube

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Are the spray cans of graphite adequate, or do I need to find the grease kind?
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Re: Speedo Cable Lube

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Like this stuff for the cable? It does get very cold in winter in Vermont, so I want to make sure I'm using something that will withstand cold temps well while doing the job.
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Re: Speedo Cable Lube

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looks like the Right Stuff!
'87 Tercel 4wd SR5 (current engine swap project)
'84 Tercel 4wd (daily driver, with on going mods)
'92 Mazda MPV 4wd (wife's daily driver)
'85 Tercel 4wd DLX auto(daughter's daily driver)
'01 Honda Civic (other daughter's daily driver)
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