Door Grease

[ryukin2000]

my Door hinges are squeaky. Now that it is getting warmer i can get around to greasing them. what do you guys use and recommend?

[onceover]

Re: Door Grease

I've used WD-40 on mine without issues

[Ur0Drivr]

Re: Door Grease

Yup WD-40 worked for me

[stefan]

Re: Door Grease

http://reviews.canadiantire.ca/9045/...ws/reviews.htm

Lithium grease is usually recommended. WD-40 works though. Dealers use lithium from what I've seen.

[ryukin2000]

Re: Door Grease

I've been using that too but then it'll be months and the squeak is back.

[tirerub]

Re: Door Grease

Sea foam deep creep

[stefan]

Re: Door Grease

i think the only reason wd-40 had ever been discouraged is because if there are any rubber bumpers in the mechanism, they may not be oil-safe rubber, and could break down over time. I've never talked to anyone first hand that has had the problem though.

[Kor]

Re: Door Grease

I say not WD-40. WD-40 is not a lubricant. Even on the WD-40 website they say WD-40 "cleans degreases, penetrates to loosen up stuck parts, prevents corrosion" not that it is any kind of industrial or long term lubricant. Lithium grease spray is not expensive. Work it into the hinge you may need to move it while you spray it and do a few passes.

[BaggedGLI]

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WD = Water Displacement
40 = Test 40

It removes water and prevents corrosion as Kor said, not a lubricant, it works better than nothing. But like bicycle chains, it builds up dust and can lead to premature wear of joints.

[CGDoig]

Re: Door Grease

I used lithium grease. Applied it almost 2 years ago now still squeak less.

[ryukin2000]

Re: Door Grease

i will try out the lithium grease stuff. every once in awhile one of the bolts start loosening too and i have to re tighten it.

[MechEngg]

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Yup white lithium grease is what i have used before. Not sure what martin used on my door while we were swapping my turbo out but it works like a charm