Best grease for noisy car door hinges

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Hello,

I tried fluid film and WD 40 on my car's door hinges. But the minute it gets hot outside, it gets noisy again, it doesnt last.

Any suggestion?
 
I actually know the answer to this. I really do
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When I replaced my torsion springs the spring seller told me about this.

ND-40 weight motor oil. Been there done that....

Trust me. You will thank me many months from now.

You will think you have installed new doors.
 
Originally Posted By: Gebo
I actually know the answer to this. I really do
eek.gif


When I replaced my torsion springs the spring seller told me about this.

ND-40 weight motor oil. Been there done that....

Trust me. You will thank me many months from now.

You will think you have installed new doors.

Cool! Now to find the ND-40!

I thought standard practice was white grease or silicone lube.
 
I've tried a lot of different door hinge lubes over the years and simple 3 In One oil works for me. Wipe the hinge down with a paper towel to avoid dust build up.
 
Not a bad idea to hit it with WD 40 first if it's been a while then add your choice of lube. I'm trying some 3 and 1 with PTFE, we'll see how long it keeps the hinges quiet.
 
I've tried it all and stick to the super thick silicone spray or WD40 because they attract the least grid and dust and soot
 
I've been using Amsoil chain lube on door hinges and I'm happy with the results. It stops squeaking hinges and drys up enough to not collect dirt while still leaving a lubricating film.
 
Originally Posted By: Gebo
I actually know the answer to this. I really do
eek.gif


When I replaced my torsion springs the spring seller told me about this.

ND-40 weight motor oil. Been there done that....

Trust me. You will thank me many months from now.

You will think you have installed new doors.


It seems I can't read and comprehend. I do NOT know what is best for car doors. For some reason I thought you were talking about garage door hinges. I retract my previous statement as
it applies to GARAGE door hinges. Not car door hinges. It seems I am having a hard day.
 
Originally Posted By: Gebo
Originally Posted By: Gebo
I actually know the answer to this. I really do
eek.gif


When I replaced my torsion springs the spring seller told me about this.

ND-40 weight motor oil. Been there done that....

Trust me. You will thank me many months from now.

You will think you have installed new doors.


It seems I can't read and comprehend. I do NOT know what is best for car doors. For some reason I thought you were talking about garage door hinges. I retract my previous statement as
it applies to GARAGE door hinges. Not car door hinges. It seems I am having a hard day.


Please DON'T put 40 weight on your car door hinges. I made a mistake!
eek.gif
 
Originally Posted By: Gebo
Originally Posted By: Gebo
Originally Posted By: Gebo
I actually know the answer to this. I really do
eek.gif


When I replaced my torsion springs the spring seller told me about this.

ND-40 weight motor oil. Been there done that....

Trust me. You will thank me many months from now.

You will think you have installed new doors.


It seems I can't read and comprehend. I do NOT know what is best for car doors. For some reason I thought you were talking about garage door hinges. I retract my previous statement as
it applies to GARAGE door hinges. Not car door hinges. It seems I am having a hard day.


Please DON'T put 40 weight on your car door hinges. I made a mistake!
eek.gif


I used leftover 5w-30 in a squirt can and almost two years later the hinges on the car and truck still seem fine. I don’t think 40wt would be a problem. My tundras service manual recommends motor oil. I think most people (I’d wager at least as 95% people) don’t use any lube at all and deal with having the aggravation of shutting the doors harder than you have to.
 
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