WD40 to inflate a tyre

Car-e-ok · 21st January 2010, 01:17

One of my friend is into serious offroading. He mentioned to me today that he use WD40 to inflate his tyres. I didnt believe him at all. So i searched it in youtube when i came across few videos where people are using WD40(CRC) or silicon spray to inflate their tyres. I am a oil surveyor and i work in sea 6 months in an year and i use WD40 every single day since it prevents the metal equipment from seawater and cleans the connectors of the equipment. I was just wondering is it really a good idea to even practise this idea. I mean the moment WD40 is extensively sprayed into tyre and burnt ,the way it spreads up is catastrophically bad. It can outburst the tyre. Does anyone have their special viewpoints which they would like to share.By the way i am posting the link as well for the video.

YouTube - How To Inflate A Tyre

Thad E Ginathom · 21st January 2010, 02:08

Looks like a party trick to me.

I'm no scientist, but isn't it the propellant that is burning, rather than the WD40. Butane is used as a propellant in many aerosols, isn't it?

Just ideas... I have no idea!

bblost · 21st January 2010, 09:33

WD40 has many uses.
I use it to keep pigeons out of my enclosed balconies.

But it can burn like crazy. What I found on the internet is that this method is used in really cold places to heat up giant sized tires.

I don't think its a good idea for most normal weather condition with our regular sized tires.

DieselFan · 21st January 2010, 09:46

Refer to attached file which is a compilation of all the uses of WD40. Can't believe it can be used in more than 2000 ways.

jav · 21st January 2010, 09:49

Mostly it is the propellant butane which burns causing air around it to expand and fill up the tire when the tire looses air due to extreme cold, dont know whether its a good idea or if it has any negative effect on the tire

Car-e-ok · 21st January 2010, 12:04

I mean this is something i would love to learn how to do,But at the same time would be scared how to do.

WasavaTyres · 21st January 2010, 12:25

saw this on top gear a decade ago, they had used lighter fluid to re-inflate the tyre after deflating it when the truck was stuck.

sundarpn · 25th January 2010, 06:55

Hey guys,
Where can one buy WD-40 and other supplies likes throttle body cleaner etc in Chennai? thx

Prithvi · 25th January 2010, 09:17

In Bangalore, I buy WD40 at a place on commercial street, called Tools & Trades opposite Eastern Stores. Ask for Mr. Murthy. I call him the Tool Man of India. His placed is filled with the best of all kind of Tools. Just amazing. I feel like a kid in a toy store whenever I go there. If a tool is not available he will get it made after you tell him what you want to do with it or even advise you on the right tool for the job. He also carries a lot of car polish and other stuff too like micro towels.

vijaypalsingh · 25th January 2010, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Car-e-ok

One of my friend is into serious offroading. He mentioned to me today that he use WD40 to inflate his tyres. I didnt believe him at all. So i searched it in Youtube when i came across few videos where people are using WD40(CRC) or silicon spray to inflate their tyres. I am a oil surveyor and i work in sea 6 months in an year and i use WD40 every single day since it prevents the metal equipment from seawater and cleans the connectors of the equipment. I was just wondering is it really a good idea to even practise this idea. I mean the moment WD40 is extensively sprayed into tyre and burnt ,the way it spreads up is catastrophically bad. It can outburst the tyre. Does anyone have their special viewpoints which they would like to share.By the way i am posting the link as well for the video.
YouTube - How To Inflate A Tyre

Hi,

Could you pls advise what type of Oil survey you undertake OR are you an ex-marine engineer??

Rgds.

sinner · 25th January 2010, 11:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by bblost

WD40 has many uses.
I use it to keep pigeons out of my enclosed balconies.

I'm interested in this idea.... can you please share some more details...

Sending you a PM regarding that...

Car-e-ok · 25th January 2010, 12:19

I am using WD40 600 times a day for last 2 years. I know the pros and cons. I will never use it.

Thad E Ginathom · 25th January 2010, 13:26

WD40 in Chennai...

I got mine in Parry's. I don't know the street name, but it was one of the shops that sells electrical stuff. Not too far from the main road where, if you cross, you are near Beach Station.

It's probably available in some of the tool and engineering shops too. I just saw it in the window as I drove past.

(yes, I have driven in and around the lanes in Parry's. It's an experience, but not one one wants to have too often!)

Car-e-ok · 25th January 2010, 13:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

WD40 in Chennai...

I got mine in Parry's. I don't know the street name, but it was one of the shops that sells electrical stuff. Not too far from the main road where, if you cross, you are near Beach Station.

It's probably available in some of the tool and engineering shops too. I just saw it in the window as I drove past.

(yes, I have driven in and around the lanes in Parry's. It's an experience, but not one one wants to have too often!)

Even if WD40 is not availaible one can go for Silicon Spray,And By the Way WD40 is better known as CRC spray in US. Havent really checked in india.

sundarpn · 3rd February 2010, 07:42

Thx Guys for info on W40 in Chennai.

I am here in the US. My parents have a Santro (got in 2006) in Chennai. When I go on vacation, I want to do minor maintenance stuff.

Question:
Where (in Chennai) can one get Throttle body clearer spray? (fuel injector cleaner etc too).

Also, my dad tell me that Hyundai dealers will not sell parts alone?

So if I just want to replace the air filter.. am I out of luck?

Also, there is an amazing product called Seafoam, any chance this might be available in India?

Amazon.com: MOTOR TREATMENT MULTI-USE -- 16 OZ.: Automotive

21st January 2010, 02:08	#2
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,322 Thanked: 29,147 Times	Looks like a party trick to me. I'm no scientist, but isn't it the propellant that is burning, rather than the WD40. Butane is used as a propellant in many aerosols, isn't it? Just ideas... I have no idea!
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21st January 2010, 09:33	#3
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,218 Thanked: 17,165 Times View My Garage	WD40 has many uses. I use it to keep pigeons out of my enclosed balconies. But it can burn like crazy. What I found on the internet is that this method is used in really cold places to heat up giant sized tires. I don't think its a good idea for most normal weather condition with our regular sized tires.
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21st January 2010, 09:49	#5
jav BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 224 Thanked: 66 Times	Mostly it is the propellant butane which burns causing air around it to expand and fill up the tire when the tire looses air due to extreme cold, dont know whether its a good idea or if it has any negative effect on the tire Last edited by jav : 21st January 2010 at 10:04.
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21st January 2010, 12:04	#6
Car-e-ok BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 222 Thanked: 21 Times	I mean this is something i would love to learn how to do,But at the same time would be scared how to do.
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21st January 2010, 12:25	#7
WasavaTyres BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indore Posts: 820 Thanked: 456 Times View My Garage	saw this on top gear a decade ago, they had used lighter fluid to re-inflate the tyre after deflating it when the truck was stuck.
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25th January 2010, 06:55	#8
sundarpn Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 13 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey guys, Where can one buy WD-40 and other supplies likes throttle body cleaner etc in Chennai? thx
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25th January 2010, 09:17	#9
Prithvi BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 302 Thanked: 26 Times	In Bangalore, I buy WD40 at a place on commercial street, called Tools & Trades opposite Eastern Stores. Ask for Mr. Murthy. I call him the Tool Man of India. His placed is filled with the best of all kind of Tools. Just amazing. I feel like a kid in a toy store whenever I go there. If a tool is not available he will get it made after you tell him what you want to do with it or even advise you on the right tool for the job. He also carries a lot of car polish and other stuff too like micro towels.
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25th January 2010, 12:19	#12
Car-e-ok BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 222 Thanked: 21 Times	I am using WD40 600 times a day for last 2 years. I know the pros and cons. I will never use it.
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25th January 2010, 13:26	#13
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,322 Thanked: 29,147 Times	WD40 in Chennai... I got mine in Parry's. I don't know the street name, but it was one of the shops that sells electrical stuff. Not too far from the main road where, if you cross, you are near Beach Station. It's probably available in some of the tool and engineering shops too. I just saw it in the window as I drove past. (yes, I have driven in and around the lanes in Parry's. It's an experience, but not one one wants to have too often!)
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3rd February 2010, 07:42	#15
sundarpn Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 13 Thanked: 0 Times	Thx Guys for info on W40 in Chennai. I am here in the US. My parents have a Santro (got in 2006) in Chennai. When I go on vacation, I want to do minor maintenance stuff. Question: Where (in Chennai) can one get Throttle body clearer spray? (fuel injector cleaner etc too). Also, my dad tell me that Hyundai dealers will not sell parts alone?So if I just want to replace the air filter.. am I out of luck? Also, there is an amazing product called Seafoam, any chance this might be available in India? Amazon.com: MOTOR TREATMENT MULTI-USE -- 16 OZ.: Automotive
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