I would like to know what is the best type of lubricant for the door hinges. The rear doors ( that's why I said Sedans only ) on my ZTS are very squeaky and annoying whenever I open them. I've used Aerosol white grease, it only lasts for a bit, and makes a mess.
oldeguy,Mar 29 2007, 09:57 AM Wrote:I would like to know what is the best type of lubricant for the door hinges. The rear doors ( that's why I said Sedans only ) on my ZTS are very squeaky and annoying whenever I open them. I've used Aerosol white grease, it only lasts for a bit, and makes a mess.
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I use a lithium grease on my accord & BMW.
EDIT:...and focus hatch :P
Flofocus,Mar 29 2007, 10:03 AM Wrote:oldeguy,Mar 29 2007, 09:57 AM Wrote:I would like to know what is the best type of lubricant for the door hinges. The rear doors ( that's why I said Sedans only ) on my ZTS are very squeaky and annoying whenever I open them. I've used Aerosol white grease, it only lasts for a bit, and makes a mess.
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I use a lithium grease on my accord & BMW.
EDIT:...and focus hatch :P
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My problems with the back doors.... no back doors on a proper hatch
oldeguy,Mar 29 2007, 10:11 AM Wrote:Flofocus,Mar 29 2007, 10:03 AM Wrote:oldeguy,Mar 29 2007, 09:57 AM Wrote:I would like to know what is the best type of lubricant for the door hinges. The rear doors ( that's why I said Sedans only ) on my ZTS are very squeaky and annoying whenever I open them. I've used Aerosol white grease, it only lasts for a bit, and makes a mess.
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I use a lithium grease on my accord & BMW.
EDIT:...and focus hatch :P
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My problems with the back doors.... no back doors on a proper hatch
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Hinges are hinges. Front door, back door, htach door...whatever, they all use the same stuff to lubricate the hinges. Ford sells the stuff to. You can also pick it up at CT.
oldeguy,Mar 29 2007, 10:11 AM Wrote:My problems with the back doors.... no back doors on a proper hatch
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ZX5 has back doors.
Flofocus,Mar 29 2007, 10:20 AM Wrote:oldeguy,Mar 29 2007, 10:11 AM Wrote:Flofocus,Mar 29 2007, 10:03 AM Wrote:oldeguy,Mar 29 2007, 09:57 AM Wrote:I would like to know what is the best type of lubricant for the door hinges. The rear doors ( that's why I said Sedans only ) on my ZTS are very squeaky and annoying whenever I open them. I've used Aerosol white grease, it only lasts for a bit, and makes a mess.
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I use a lithium grease on my accord & BMW.
EDIT:...and focus hatch :P
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My problems with the back doors.... no back doors on a proper hatch
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Hinges are hinges. Front door, back door, htach door...whatever, they all use the same stuff to lubricate the hinges. Ford sells the stuff to. You can also pick it up at CT.
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Thanks. I was trying be a little funny with the back door reference. Seeing if a ZX5 owner would get involved.
darkpuppet,Mar 29 2007, 10:59 AM Wrote:oldeguy,Mar 29 2007, 10:11 AM Wrote:My problems with the back doors.... no back doors on a proper hatch
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ZX5 has back doors.
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Sorry. I had totally forgotten about the ZX5. See what happens when you get near 50
like flo said
lithum grease is best man...
but you can always use my fave.... slippery kitty
thats what I use (white grease) - don't get it at the dealer. They probably charge way to much for it !! CT is the best choice.
oldeguy,Mar 29 2007, 09:57 AM Wrote:I would like to know what is the best type of lubricant for the door hinges. The rear doors ( that's why I said Sedans only ) on my ZTS are very squeaky and annoying whenever I open them. I've used Aerosol white grease, it only lasts for a bit, and makes a mess.
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IIRC there was a recall on that item years ago to replace the 2-piece metal sliders with a solid plastic one ... which ones do you have? If you have the metal ones there's nothing you can do but lubricate them regularly.
Oh ... and in terms of "with what" I suggest an anti-seize lube with aluminum and copper - the paint on kind that's really quite thick.
As ZTW said, there is in fact a recall on the rear door hinges in the sedans and Ontario is one of the provinces affected (I had to have mine done, looks like they did little more than lube 'em up, lets see how long that lasts :P)
Another vote for lithium grease... Hell, I even use the stuff on my knee brace to keep things moving :D
NefCanuck
KY makes things nice and slippery. My GF loves the stuff. :rolleyes:
Focus man, Focus.,Mar 29 2007, 03:36 PM Wrote:KY makes things nice and slippery. My GF loves the stuff. :rolleyes:
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With the warming gel?
Motomaster Silicone Lube or most any white lithium grease work best imo. The white grease should be cleaner and last longer than the silicone lube of course.
I had the recall done on my Zx5 also.
oldeguy,Mar 29 2007, 10:02 AM Wrote:Thanks. I was trying be a little funny with the back door reference. Seeing if a ZX5 owner would get involved.
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Man first thing I thought when "back door reference" came into view was anal.. Lubricant, "back door"..
C'mon.
.... And use astroglide.