Is there general agreement on what is the best lubricant for areas such as door hinges and also hood hinges and rear cargo hatch hinges? We just got a VW Tiguan and so my question is specifically directed to this vehicle, but I can't imagine how the general principle would be different if it were some other vehicle. The dealer suggested silicone. Is he correct? If he is, is there any brand or type that would be best for door hinges? Thanks in advance for help with this.
door/body hinge lubrication VW Tiguan
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I have always used a white lithium grease in aerosol cans - be wary though it makes the hinges look like a mess once it "dries". It always worked quite well and never had any squeaks or creaks and the doors were smooth.
I use dry lube or Boeshield T9. I don't know if VW did this but back in the day Mercedes says grease is the best and their door hinges had needle fittings on them to accept a flush-tipped gun.
Bicycle chain wax lube...incredibly smooth...
I sometimes use motorcycle chain lube since it sprays on and creeps to leaves a less obvious dark color grease behind. I'm not really sure it is the best but it seem to me if it was safe for O-rings and protects motorcycle chains from wear that it'd be good for hinges.
I have found that Red Lithium Grease to be very effective and long lasting. I use the Advance Auto Parts Red Lithium grease as an add on when using the coupon codes to get to the discount.
I even use this grease on all the door hinges inside of my my house. Great Lube to get rid of stiff door hinges and remove squeaks from doors.
I like Kroil however I find that Lithium grease lasts a long time and really hold up to the elements of rain, heat, cold and snow. The temperature range of Red Lithium grease is very wide and holds up much longer than Liquid Wrench, WD40 or any other aerosol propellent spray can lube. Also, Grease does not create a mess when used in a rag and rubbed on the hinge.
I even use this grease on all the door hinges inside of my my house. Great Lube to get rid of stiff door hinges and remove squeaks from doors.
I like Kroil however I find that Lithium grease lasts a long time and really hold up to the elements of rain, heat, cold and snow. The temperature range of Red Lithium grease is very wide and holds up much longer than Liquid Wrench, WD40 or any other aerosol propellent spray can lube. Also, Grease does not create a mess when used in a rag and rubbed on the hinge.
Originally Posted By: nthach
I don't know if VW did this but back in the day Mercedes says grease is the best and their door hinges had needle fittings on them to accept a flush-tipped gun.
Actually I have a couple of older VWs 96 Golf GL and had a 84 Rabbit GTI and if you look CLOSELY at the center of the door hinge you will see a zerk like fitting with a black plastic cap covering it remove the cap and use a grease gun.
I believe that MB, and VW/Audi recommended moly grease. You should use whatever is already in there if possible. Ask a dealer for the specific grease.
I think that SOME models may still have that but not all do at this point.
I don't know if VW did this but back in the day Mercedes says grease is the best and their door hinges had needle fittings on them to accept a flush-tipped gun.
Actually I have a couple of older VWs 96 Golf GL and had a 84 Rabbit GTI and if you look CLOSELY at the center of the door hinge you will see a zerk like fitting with a black plastic cap covering it remove the cap and use a grease gun.
I believe that MB, and VW/Audi recommended moly grease. You should use whatever is already in there if possible. Ask a dealer for the specific grease.
I think that SOME models may still have that but not all do at this point.
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If your door hinges have zerks, I'd use grease. Some have threaded inserts though instead of zerks.
My lube-of-choice for many things is Boeshield T9 liquid. You can easily find it at a bike shop. It dries to a film that won't collect dust or dirt and holds up well...even on a bike chain. Great stuff.
My lube-of-choice for many things is Boeshield T9 liquid. You can easily find it at a bike shop. It dries to a film that won't collect dust or dirt and holds up well...even on a bike chain. Great stuff.
Any grease is pretty useless.
You want a spray lube that gets INSIDE = that means thin. Lots of choices.
A MC chain lube does this, then dries thick.
You want a spray lube that gets INSIDE = that means thin. Lots of choices.
A MC chain lube does this, then dries thick.
With no zero fittings I would never use grease. Chain lube works like a charm.
Thanks for all the ideas. I like the idea of using something that is thin enough to get in there, yet won't be a dirt magnet. I would never have thought of T9 or chain lube. Glad I asked here before going out and buying anything.
Boeshield T9
Originally Posted By: pezzy669
I have always used a white lithium grease in aerosol cans - be wary though it makes the hinges look like a mess once it "dries". It always worked quite well and never had any squeaks or creaks and the doors were smooth.
+1.
I have always used a white lithium grease in aerosol cans - be wary though it makes the hinges look like a mess once it "dries". It always worked quite well and never had any squeaks or creaks and the doors were smooth.
+1.
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