Ratchet Lubrication Basics/Overview

I try to answer some basic questions about ratchet lubrication. 1) Do I need to lubricate a ratchet? 2) What are some general guidelines for ratchet lubrication? 3) What specific lube should I use?

Link to a great site to talk shop and tools: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum

Here is a list of suggested lubricants in approximate order from thickest to thinnest:

Bearing Grease (Penzoil, replaced by Valvoline July 2019) https://amzn.to/2VgYP30
Super Lube (Snap-On OEM provided in rebuild kits, my favorite!) https://amzn.to/2XLuUSj
TechT Paintball Gun Sav Marker Grease (recommended by Frankthespank) https://amzn.to/3yfVBwT
Boelube Paste https://amzn.to/3zhQYnC
Sil-Glyde (contains silicone, be careful if you're in a paint shop) https://amzn.to/3bmke0l
Shimano freehub grease https://amzn.to/3bnWPMe
Honda 08798-9010 MOLY PASTE (M77) https://amzn.to/34JXt46
White lithium grease https://amzn.to/34QJs4K
Permatex assembly lube (RLL) https://amzn.to/2KsIkLj
Phil Wood tenacious lube https://amzn.to/2wSVkqg
Berkbile PFC https://amzn.to/2VFJrw7
Marvel Mystery Oil https://amzn.to/2XNjqh2
Automatic transmisison fluid (ATF, B&M Trick Shift) https://amzn.to/2VkvTHC
3-in-1 oil https://amzn.to/3ajgAmA

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