Cable Lube

edcourter

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Should you lube a plastic lined control cable, If so with what? Many manufactures say, BUY a new one please.
 

GA_Boater

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Experience says buy a new one. If it needs lube, it needs replaced. You may get a little extra time, but the chances of letting you down are greatly increased.
 

Scott Danforth

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If you think it needs lube, the cable has worn the the sheath somewhere. Spend the $35 and replace it
 

Fed

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You're supposed to lube the as rod with white lithium grease.
 
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