2008 Dodge Viper Owner Manual - Page 217

216 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Multi-Purpose Lubricant NLGI Grade 2 or equivalent should be applied sparingly to all pivot and sliding contact areas. Other Body Mechanisms The following body mechanisms should be inspected and, if necessary, all pivot and sliding contact areas of these components should be lubricated with a smooth white body lubricant such as Mopar௡ Spray White Lube or equivalent: • Hood hinge • D/ lid hinge • Fuel door hinge • Lock cylinders • Parking brake mechanism • Trunk/liftgate latches • Ash tray Points That Should Not Be Lubricated There are many points that should not be lubricated; some because they are permanently lubricated; some because lubricants will be detrimental to the operating characteristics; and some because lubricants will cause component failures. In particular, do not lubricate rubber bushings, since this not only will cause them to fail, but will destroy their necessary frictional characteristics. Parts that should not be lubricated are as follows: • Generator bearings • Drive belt • Accessory drive belt idler pulley • Idler arm assembly • Front wheel bearing