how can you lubricate the speedometer cable

Asked by cbutcher Feb 03, 2007 at 02:54 PM about the 1985 Dodge RAM 50 Pickup

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

speedometer kneedle is bouncing wildly and making a load sound when cold. Need to know how to loosten the cable in order to lubricate it.

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LouB answered 17 years ago

Hi cbutcher! Your problem might be the speedometer head, not the cable, but here's an FAQ that will walk you through several speedometer issues. I'm sure there will be some help for you here ... Good luck! http://www.speedometershop.com/faq.html

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Mark answered 13 years ago

YOU MUST ONLY USE POWERED GRAPHITE IN THE CABLE PREVENTS RUST AND ONLY HAVE TO DO IT ONCE

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