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timeforwalkies Member
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Since I was unable to find a way to lubricate the door hinges other than removing the doors, I decided to open a new topic on Lubrication. Not that there are other locations that are a puzzle, but just maybe. I can not figure a good way to lubricate the door hinges without making a big mess. Anybody out in JHPS land have a good method for this operation? Or any other places that may need lubricant that are difficult? Last edited on 07-25-2011 12:56 am by timeforwalkies |
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Mason Jones Member 
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I just found this stuff which could help. It's basic all-purpose grease in a WD-40 style spray bottle. It's supposed to spray out thin and then thicken up. The tube should help direct where the grease goes in hard to get to places. I bought it for the door latches which are hard to get at even with the door panels off. But I haven't had a chance to try it yet because the brakes have trumped any other repairs at the moment. (BTW, I'm not endorsing the brand here just the delivery method!) Attachment: SAM_4555-small.jpg (Downloaded 37 times) |
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pbahr Member 
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Seems that all the new car dealers use lithium grease (pink) for that application. YELODOG |
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Greg Fletcher Administrator 
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A mechanic friend told me recently that Red Line Synthetic CV-2 Grease is the thing these days. Will not dry out over long periods like the white stuff. |
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timeforwalkies Member
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Thanks guys, but what to use isn't the problem. It's how do you get it into the hinge? I just tried using a piece of 1/8 inch tubing. About a foot long, and put a few drops into the tubing. Then located the end at the hinge pivot. Blew into the tube which spray the oil. But I don't think much went into the hinge since the door still squeaks. Any other ideas. Thanks again, Clif |
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pbahr Member
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I love solid lubricants like graphite and MoS2. Grainger makes a spray can with MoS2 in an evaporating carrier. The spray penetrates very small spaces and carries the MoS2 with it. The volitile carrier soon evaporates, leaving a coating of the solid lubricant. Grainger: #2F138 Dry Moly Lube, 16 oz, Net 11 oz about $12. Worth a try, for sure. YELODOG |
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