Lube for Shift/Throttle Cables

[platinumedge]

Hello All,
Just wondering if you have any recommendations for lubricants for shift and throttle cables? This is for my 1994 Four Winns Sundowner. I was able to get the shift cable out but was never able to find any markings on it. However, it does work now but just needs to be lubricated.
Thanks!

 

[Scott Danforth]

usually they are lubed for life..... when they start to stick, its because they are wearing thru the inner sheath and its metal on metal. that is when they get replaced. normally cables last 15-20 years. yours are 30

 

[platinumedge]

Thanks Scott. I discovered that the "insulating sleeve" and the cable sheathing had both been exposed to extreme heat and had melted somewhat. This was causing the sticking. I did some repairs to both and lubricated the cable and it seems to be performing normally now!

 

[Scott Danforth]

the cable will fail if melted. spend the $35 on a new cable