AquilaEagle

My doors seem stiff to open and shut. The other day the driver's one was squeaking when it moved open and shut.

Should I grease/oil the hinges? If so, what with?

Any pointers helpful

s2konroids

I used just all purpose grease Ian on mine ages ago.

jakesalter

New door check strap?

Pie_n_Chips

Old age Ian?

Spraying with white grease should put the spring back in your stiff bits

Ultra_Nexus

It'll be a lack of grease.

I used copper grease on mine, but the fact that it has lube is more important than the type. It's not as if it is subject to high loads/temps!

dennohue

It's something that is always neglected on most cars, as it is never a service maintenance item. Listen to the door on any car over about five years old, and it always groans and never closes smoothly.

I have always, since they stopped fitting grease nipples to the hinges (and that gives you an idea how old I am!), put a large sheet of newspaper on the ground and squirted engine oil on all door hinges. Leave it for a while, and then mop up. I do this at least once a year.

The only problem you will then have is that passengers slam the door shut, thinking that it will resist their attempts to close it like the door on most cars!

AquilaEagle

I thought a bit of WD40 first?? Or is that not a good idea?

RedUn

I guess WD40 will just wash out after a short while, water based jobby afaik.

motogp1

Wd40 will get under any grease thats left so don't use it ian.Or use it to clean the area and the use fresh grease.

bluenomad

maybe you're just not as strong as you used to be