How annoying -and dangerous- it is when the door, trunk or hood of the car “returns”, squeaks or gets stuck, TRUE? Well, the reason is as simple as dedicating 15 minutes to its quick maintenance.
The cause
The typical case in which it is assumed that the car is for our service and it will last until it can no longer. Suddenly the “creaking” starts or the doors start to stick or come back on their own due to the dirt accumulated during all the kilometers traveled. You probably think that with washing “the dirt falls off” but what about the respective lubrication? Read on to learn how to extend the life of these components.
maintenance and tool
Most cars, SUVs, or SUVs have a total of up to eight hinges (two per moving part) between the hood, front doors, rear doors, trunk, or tailgate. You must perform the following service to each of them and as tired as it may seem, it is easier than you think. Get a synthetic lubricant, an old cloth and 15 minutes.
1.- It is recommended to carry out this maintenance after washing the car, so first you will need to dry the areas before applying the lubricant.
2.- Apply generously the chemical on each of the eight or so hinges, and let it do its work for five minutes. If there is a lot of dirt, you will see how it begins to degrade.
3.- You can simulate opening and closing movements of the door so that the lubricant penetrates the entire mechanism and its action is much better.
4.- Remove the excess with the cloth of dirt and clean the rest of the piece.
5.- Finally, and with the part already clean, apply a little more lubricant and that’s it. the hinges are ready to continue performing their function at least until the mechanical part suffers damage due to daily use or receives a blow.
Remember that this service is strictly preventive, If the hinge has reached the end of its useful life, it is essential to change the part because the chest or trunk door can lose support, or retention and become a potential danger. Consider it and avoid accidents.
