Cracked air intake hose tube lubricant?

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Oct 14, 2023 | 10:28 PM

jtliu

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Cracked air intake hose tube lubricant?

I have a cracked air intake hose tube near the throttle body which I plan to replace with this replacement item. Is there anything I need to be aware of when disassembling this tube and is silicone grease the best lubricant for these rubber hoses?

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Oct 15, 2023 | 12:30 AM

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Oct 15, 2023 | 09:49 AM

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Silicone works very well and does not degrade the hose material like regular grease might. Use silicone.

Oct 15, 2023 | 05:35 PM

jtliu

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I was thinking of using this brand of Silicone Grease instead?

Oct 15, 2023 | 08:16 PM

toyomoho

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That's fine.

Most any type will do as in grease or liquid.

Oct 15, 2023 | 08:22 PM

jtliu

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Great thanks for confirming.

Feb 18, 2024 | 05:06 AM

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Apply the silicone grease sparingly. You don't want excessive lubricant entering the air intake system and potentially affecting the sensors or contaminating the air filter.