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Does anyone know how to lubricate the door hinges so they will stop squeeking. I have tried wd40 and it dosn't work. I have also tryed white litheum spray. What is the best way to get some lubrication on the hinges. This is driving me crazy. |  |  | | 01-07-2007, 10:18 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 1,363 |
I have the save issue, my driver door started to squeek after I got back from my roadtrip to Seaside Oregon...I think some sand got into some tight sports, sucks!
IDK what to do sorry, ALSO DUDE WE NEED TO MEET! | | | | | 01-07-2007, 10:55 AM | #3 | | Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rio, BRAZIL Posts: 73 |
same here.. my driver door squeeks when I open/close it... it's a PITA.. I also tried wd40 and didn't help...  | | | | | 01-07-2007, 12:47 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ft Lauderdale, Fl moving to Eastern PA in May of 2007 Posts: 326 |
My right door was squeaking about 4 years ago and I used some 10w40 motor oil in an oil can. I soaked the hinges and opened and closed the door until it was gone. I think the door was squeaking because no one had driven the car for some time and even the door handles would stick open then. __________________  318ti, sport, hellrot, 05/95 Munich, Germany | | | | | 01-07-2007, 03:53 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,440 |
I used silicone oil spray from Autozone (yellow can) and it stopped squeaking. | | | | | 01-07-2007, 05:47 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Land of the Vikings Posts: 2,700 |
dont use wd40, its silicone / pfte based and will make the squeeking worse! use vaseline instead, it will also keep the rubbers in better condition than wd40 would  __________________ 
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Still looking for idea's. What about taking the pin out and putting litheum grease on it then put it back together? Anyone done this? Other idea's? | | | | | 01-10-2007, 06:29 AM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,305 |
crc power lube. My buddy's a mechanic at a honda dealership and he turned me on to it. It stopped the squeaks in my doors real quick. http://www.shop.com/op/~CRC_Power_Lu...1?sourceid=298  | | | | | 01-10-2007, 12:21 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ft Lauderdale, Fl moving to Eastern PA in May of 2007 Posts: 326 |
If you are going to take the hinge pins out replace with new ones.
Could it be that the hinge pins are worn? Does the door fit well when it closes?
It is a pain to replace hinge pins.
Good luck __________________ 318ti, sport, hellrot, 05/95 Munich, Germany | | | | | 01-10-2007, 04:48 PM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Or Posts: 2,666 |
On most cars,,,Your supposed to use a needle fitting on a grease gun through the holes in the hinges. I need to go see if the 318 has them....
Anybody notice? Its cold outside and the wife drove the TI to work....
Dave __________________
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2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black | | | | | 01-19-2007, 05:19 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: WA STATE Posts: 129 |
The squeek was coming from the door stay. A little wd40 took care of it. | | | | | 01-19-2007, 06:46 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 |
WD40 will only work for so long (it is not a lubricant). Try Teflon spray white grease. __________________
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | | | 01-19-2007, 03:30 PM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 382 |
[QUOTE=Mallard;101847]dont use wd40, its silicone / pfte based and will make the squeeking worse!
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funny cos i use wd40 wenever the doors start sqeeking and it always works... | | | | | 01-19-2007, 04:50 PM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 |
WD40 stands for "Water Displacement #40," the 40 meaning there were 39 test versions previous. That's why it's not a good lubricant.
In 166k miles, 10 years, my doors have squeaked once. A proper lubricant will take care of it for much longer. __________________
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | | | 01-19-2007, 09:48 PM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 890 |
Quote: Originally Posted by pdxmotorhead  .... and the wife drove the TI to work....
Dave | That's the main reason I converted mine to a 5-speed, wife can't drive mine anymore  If the hinge is apart, wheelbearing grease. __________________
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