What does WD-40 stand for?
Correct answer: Water Displacement, 40th formula
Joshua Koltun
40th try..... love that random knowledge
CoolImpostor29007
i would have given up after 39 tries
leakfixer1
Wow..... I wonder how long it took them to develope formula 409.....
Lindy Loo
I live in Port Talbot, Wales. UK and have used it for years for removing stains, oiling squeaky doors, protecting things from rust, undoing rusted screws etc etc. I love the stuff and the smell is awesome.
Player #2685873
This is a wonderful trivia site that encourages learning. Love it
Hannah Kook
Love that stuff.
SillyRegistration4
Nightclubs spray toilet parts so people can't sniff drugs in bathroom as WD-40 dissolves the chemicals
Player #2995731
Got this on my 41st try
Laudinum
I actually knew this... my father and three brothers are all mechanics.
Player #18775398
If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use duct tape.
joepla
This may sound like a joke but it isn't. Some people use it on their squeaky joints like hips and knees. and swear it works for arthritis. I will leave that there. lol
Player #120374466
Useful product, but highly toxic to be used indoors.
Alpo
I've been using it for about 40 years I wonder how dangerous it is to the human body?
Joan
Vanessa, It is not for human consumption despite many claims.
Ciaran O'Hanrahan
wow!! I did not know this part of the story at all!!
Player #79251932
If it moves but not supposed to, Duct Tape. If it doesn't move but is supposed to, WD40.
R. H.
As a housewife I've learned to use WD-40 sparingly. When using to much on a door hinge, will cause the door to keep slowly closing when you don't want it to. Funny sometimes, troublesome other times.
anime
when I think of WD-40..I think of the " well done x40"🤔🤦🏻♀️😅 it never lets me down👍💯
Gina
Stands for Will Do 40 Things in my crib lol!
OddMom
I used WD 40 the other day and meant to look up what it stood for. Too bad I didn't.
Seamus
CoolImpostor29007, LOL, nice.
Player Diver Dan
Sorry folks but no fish oil in WD40. That is a false urban legend.
Player Diver Dan
velvet dvorak,
Nope. No fish oil. False urban legend.
Player Diver Dan
EJW Recycling,
The fish oil thing is a false urban legend.
MrVain
Is more degreaser than lubricant.
Player Cavedog
Use it all the time. Never knew...
Player #38618593
I have a list of dozens of WD-40 uses, posted in my tool closet.
Player Say what!?
I learned of this fact years ago from a series on TV that explained the history of companies. It makes for a fun trivia question.
Player Say what!?
Lindy Loo, I'm sure I love your accent! 😊
Industrial Cheese
I'm with leakfixer1 on this one
velvet dvorak
there are so many uses my gram use to put it on her knees its made with fish oil.
Player Spacejoker
True visionaries never quit!
pearlysue64
Use after cleaning my stainless steel appliances for a streak free shine! smell dissipates within minutes of use!
Player #30722794
I use wd-40 on my missiles...works wonders
Bettyvamp
Reno, Idk, but lacquer thinner smells good.
Phillygirl33
leakfixer1, 😂
Player #25136687
I have been told by an insider that the D40 stands for the grade of solvent he used in the Formulation and that he used many combinations containing different solvents, so it may have been his 10th or even 100th attempt.
Hugo
I used this lubricant many times... and just now I understood what is the story behind.
Thanks! ❤️
Player #16941491
didn't know that