Got called out for using the wrong oil on a guide rail

Been doing elevator work for 8 years in St. Louis, always used WD-40 on the guide rails thinking it kept things moving smooth. An older mechanic from Schindler watched me one day and said I was basically just attracting dust and making a mess. Switched to a proper lithium grease stick they recommended and the car runs way quieter now. Anybody else get corrected on something they thought was fine for years?

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wright.cole8d ago

Funny enough I used to clean my hunting rifle the same way until a gunsmith set me straight too.

barbara3998d agoMost Upvoted

Respectfully, @wright.cole, I gotta disagree - I've been cleaning my own guns for 30 years without an issue, and a gunsmith sold me some overpriced oil once that did nothing better. What's your take on it?