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Re:People who know the formula for WD-40 by legitster on Monday January 26, 2026 @06:55PM (#46773498)
Only if it's used and only if it's ingested.

Clean motor oil is not actually that harmful if swallowed - it only carcinogenic because of all the metals and carbon it builds up when in the motor.

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Re:People who know the formula for WD-40 by gerdesj on Monday January 26, 2026 @07:06PM (#46773637)
"I just use used motor oil."

Used, not clean.

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Re:People who know the formula for WD-40 by denkmoon on Monday January 26, 2026 @07:59PM (#46774062)
Better not lick the bolts then
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Re:People who know the formula for WD-40 by mjanx123 on Tuesday January 27, 2026 @02:20AM (#46776521)
The aditives in a new engine oil are carcinogenous and toxic already.
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