Any lubricants safe for fuel hose?

[SlamedIAm]

I just replaced my fuel tank for the second time and now I'm in the process of buttoning everything back up. A few of the hoses (specifically the braided vent hose) are a real pain to get back on. Are there any lubricants safe to use that won't deteriorate the lines? Thanks.

[jlevie]

Any water based lubricant is fine (liquid soap, cable pulling lube, etc).

[bmwstephen]

Any water based lubricant is fine (liquid soap, cable pulling lube, etc).

wd40?

[jeffnhiscars]

wd40?

No..definitely no. Read the label, smell that stuff, ask yourself if its water based then follow Jim's guidance

[frankie591]

just use dish soap and water

[TobyB]

"snot" or cable pulling lube is great- it's water- based soap, and slicker than... yup, snot.

Or you can use fuel. Diesel works pretty well, altho it's probably not the best for the hose.

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[ELVA164]

We always use a quick shot of brake parts cleaner to lubricate our hoses. It works well and evaporates very quickly without leaving residue.

[dashboardmonkey]

Spit on it.

Giggidy

[AndrewBird]

Considering the small about that will be used, any lubricant will be fine. The hose won't be bathed in the stuff for an extended period of time. That is when you need to worry about it.

[MR 325]

Dish soap is the way to go!

[SlamedIAm]

Thanks guys. Went with dish soap and it made a huge difference.