What is a great general purpose lubricant/oil for moving metal parts?

Hello,





I have been researching lubrication recently for metal objects, I purchased this product that seemed to be similar to WD-40, it is silicon based but it doesn't really seem to lubricate. In fact, WD-40 doesn't really lube things up either it seems. It seems to remove any existing lubrication and end up with a purely metal on metal finish.





What I am imagingin to be the best in this field is a spray of a product like WD-40 onto the surface as a sort of cleaner followed by a good grease or lube to squirt onto something like a bicycle chain, some sort of hinge or whatever may be a metal on metal moving part.





Any ideas on what product or item would be best or most ideal for this application?





Thank you!What is a great general purpose lubricant/oil for moving metal parts?
wd 40 and silicone lube are not the same and probably will work for light duty stuff like hinges but for chains or something that needs the lube to stick and stay I would recommend a chain lube or a lithium grease as they stick to the surface and provide a long lasting lube.What is a great general purpose lubricant/oil for moving metal parts?
heavy duty bearing grease found at any automotive supply
if you are trying to lube something that is outdoors like gears and such use a type of grease or thick motor oil..... on stuff indoors i would use a little liquid soap or vaseline