B-B-Q Lighter Fluid

[franky]

Usually, I use the yellow plastic bottle of Ronsonol lighter fluid to clean out my bearings.  Has anyone used the charcoal lighter fluid that they use to start up the Hibachi charcoal stove?  Is it okay, or does it leave some sort of undesireable residue?

[Nessie Hunter]

Yes....  Even the lighter fluid leaves a residue.....

Use the Carb Cleaner or Brake cleaner in the Pressure cans..  No Residue....
A can or so of compressed Air for Computers works if you dont have a compressor to blow them out and dry them...

[flyforfish21]

Use any cleaner/lighter fluid. I just finish by running them through Isopropyl alcohol which takes any remaining residue off.

Geoff

[Bryan Young]

Agree with Jeoff if using lighter fluid.  try to get 90% or higher.  Less have way too much water IMO.

[Norcal Pescador]

Charcoal lighter fluid is basically de-scented or unscented kerosene. I suppose it could be used if you've got really, really thick old grease that is more like tar that needs to be removed. After that I would use carb or brake cleaner.

[franky]

Thanks folks.

[coastalobsession]

If you dont want to use the spray can of carb cleaner then try B-12 Chemtool.

[alantani]

please do not.  the flash potential for lighter fluid is too high.