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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 06:01 PM
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My drivers door has started to squeak when opened and closed. What lube should be used to get rid of this?
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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 06:02 PM
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WD40, does wonders.
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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 06:21 PM
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I always use white lithium on door hinges...
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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 07:23 PM
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The dealer uses white lithium grease in spray form. You can get it at an auto parts store for just a few dollars (its usually in a white or green spray can). You can use that or something thicker and hand apply it. I like the ease of the spray stuff, hence that is what I use.

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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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slicone is reccomended in the manual... but hell anything will work
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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 07:43 PM
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wd40 = easy but tends to wear down quick
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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Jpr5690
wd40 = easy but tends to wear down quick
True Dat!
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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by XtinctHawk02
True Dat!
I agree. WD40 actually stands for Water Displacement perfected on the 40th try. It is not a long lasting lube but works great in a pinch. Great for frozen Locks!

The company that owns WD40 Brand also owns 3-IN-ONE and has a brand of White Lithium Grease in a can as someone mentioned in an earlier post.

3-IN-ONE Professional White Lithium Grease has a variety of uses and is better suited than WD40 for use on the following :

Automotive: Hinges, locks, latches, seat tracks, strike plates, cables, distributor cams, battery terminals, radio antennas, windshield wiper mechanisms, bolts, bearings and more.
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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 11:17 PM
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Remone the door panel and protective plastic. Support the door well, and remove the hinges. Machine wash warm, tumble dry low...

Just kidding. Lithium grease works fine.
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 07:00 AM
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I have a small 1/2 oz. container of CRP Molybdenum grease from a radio control car I owned about ten years ago. The stuff works great on my hinges.
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by XuhQshinR
I agree. WD40 actually stands for Water Displacement perfected on the 40th try. It is not a long lasting lube but works great in a pinch. Great for frozen Locks!

The company that owns WD40 Brand also owns 3-IN-ONE and has a brand of White Lithium Grease in a can as someone mentioned in an earlier post.

3-IN-ONE Professional White Lithium Grease has a variety of uses and is better suited than WD40 for use on the following :

Automotive: Hinges, locks, latches, seat tracks, strike plates, cables, distributor cams, battery terminals, radio antennas, windshield wiper mechanisms, bolts, bearings and more.
i have a bottle of the 3-IN-ONE stuff and it works great
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 10:17 AM
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go to the dealer, and get the GM spray grease for doors..It works awesome! Also lasts and is clear.
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 10:26 AM
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Will do.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by VoodooWS6
go to the dealer, and get the GM spray grease for doors..It works awesome! Also lasts and is clear.
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by VoodooWS6
go to the dealer, and get the GM spray grease for doors..It works awesome! Also lasts and is clear.
do you know what the part# is by chance for the spray grease?
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