jsmooney

i think it is the thing that slides in and out and the doors arent as easy to open anymore, whats the best and easiest fix for this?

will wd40 hurt anything?

red92s

You did your own engine swap, and you can't figure out how to make your door stop squeaking?

__________________
7/20/2000 - 4/09/2007

Replaced with: "Zoom-Room"; 2003 Mazda Protege5

Whitea207

lololol. Just use some kind of lubricant. WD40 wouldnt hurt i dont think.

siklude

yeah wd40 it.....mine did the same thing..i cleaned the hinges and then sprayed some on..it went away.

__________________


apparently im a junior member although ive been here since december 2000...ehh go figure

jsmooney

i just wanted to make sure the wd40 wouldnt hurt anything

red92s

Acccctuuuuaaallllyyyy.......

WD-40 is a pretty lousy lubricant, compared to others on the market. Yeah, it penetrates pretty well, it's cheap and easily available, and does an alright job at making stuff slippery. However, it evaporates VERY quickly and offers little lubrication after a few days (especially in a dirty environment subject to water like a door jamb). Don't get me wrong, WD-40 will probably get the job done, but a silicon based lube or LIGHT grease might keep your door squeak-free for longer (don't use anything too thick, as it will just attract dirt and grit).

__________________
7/20/2000 - 4/09/2007

Replaced with: "Zoom-Room"; 2003 Mazda Protege5

G_Loc

i used lithium grease on my driver's side door hinge cuz it would make a horrible noise everytime i'd open or close it

__________________

jsmooney

where do you get the Li grease from? walmart?

G_Loc

dunno, I found an aerosol can of the stuff in my garage, but you can probably get it at walmart or anywhere else that sells car parts or home improvement stuff

__________________

jsmooney

i put some axle bearing lubricant on it, all fine and smooth right now

bsi

i hate WD. i work on garage doors and this stuff makes squeaks louder after a couple days (that white lithium stuff is aight, but messy)... if you want the best go to a bicycle shop and look for TRI-FLOW. its a teflon based lubricant that is absolutely magical

__________________

red92s

I used to work in a bike shop, and that's where I developed my distaste for WD-40. We sold tri-flow and used it religously for lubricating chains, cables, shifters, and other small pivots.

__________________
7/20/2000 - 4/09/2007

Replaced with: "Zoom-Room"; 2003 Mazda Protege5

jsmooney

what about some white lighting? i think thats what its called, some chain lubricant that is supposed to resist water...