Spray lube for rubber bushings?

[sipman]

I'm hoping the rubber squeak in the rear of my 2000 VW GTI is from the trailing arm bushings rubbing on their mounts. I know silicone spray will help me identify if this is in fact the cause, but silicone spray won't hang around a long time.

Any better suggestions for a spray lube that's safe for rubber and sticks around? I read a graphite spray option that states it adheres to rubber, but again, for how long?

 

[Cold_Canuk]

fluid film, just not on natural rubber, fine on synthetic rubber

 

[bigt61]

Sil-Glyde


http://www.agscompany.com/lubricants/automotive/168

 

[Donald]

The bushing is 13 or 14 years old. Maybe its due.

Will your lube really get where its needed.

 

[sipman]

I replaced the bushings a couple of years ago. I'm hoping they haven't migrated.

The third option looks like a grease which would have been great during the install, but tricky now. I'm hoping a spray will do as you say, get where I need it.

 

[sipman]

Fluid Film film looks like a good starting point. Amazon has it. Know of any b&m stores that carry it?

 

[46Harry]

I use RuGlide on rubber bushings. It's the stuff that tire shops use when mounting tires. It comes in gallon jugs that I buy at the local NAPA store. I use it in a spray bottle that I found at Wal Mart. I've been using it on rubber bushings in my cars for years with good results.

 

[UG_Passat]

Originally Posted By: sipman
I'm hoping the rubber squeak in the rear of my 2000 VW GTI is from the trailing arm bushings rubbing on their mounts. I know silicone spray will help me identify if this is in fact the cause, but silicone spray won't hang around a long time.

Any better suggestions for a spray lube that's safe for rubber and sticks around? I read a graphite spray option that states it adheres to rubber, but again, for how long?


it's common for the hatch area to squeak. Get a rear stress bar.

if you think it's the trailing arm bushing, then you should replace it.

 

[AMC]

I second sil-glyde. I would get the aerosol version though. Your local napa will have it. Fluid film or Dupon silicone lube, which is available at lowes will work great also.

 

[buck91]

Fluid Film is supposed to be very safe with most rubbers plus it creeps into threads/nooks/etc to help stop squeaks. Most autozone stores stock it, but I found it cheaper at a local privately run Auto Value store.

 

[Challenger71]

Also check Amazon for AT-205 reseal in the 2oz aerosol can. Specifically designed to soften and swell rubber bushings. I've already tried it and it does work as advertised.

 

[ledslinger]

I was greasing the zerks on my 2003 Silverado and noticed the control arm bushings and was wondering if they would last longer if I treated the rubber with something. Think its worth a shot? What about CV joint boots?

 

[dailydriver]

The Wurth Rubber Care is also very good, but pricey.

It probably will not last as long as some of the other suggestions given so far.

 

[Woody71]

Something like this may suit your needs. Used it on my last brake job, seems to be pretty durable stuff.