Perhaps every experienced car owner wondered how to lubricate the hinges of the car doors so that they would not creak. Indeed, creaks and noises in the cabin clearly do not give pleasure from driving. Therefore, many drivers make soundproofing - they seal the doors, floor and ceiling with a vibroplast in two or even three layers. Yes, there is an effect. But this does not save from a creak in the pins. Therefore, today we will analyze how to lubricate the hinges of car doors (including VAZ-2110).
Causes
First, let's find out where these annoying sounds come from? Squeaks come from the friction of the metal, namely the hinges and pins that secure the door to the car body. Various dirt, water, dust and other "snowstorm" that are on our roads get here. Over time, the factory grease is washed off, and in the end we hear a characteristic creak and clicks emitted by the loops of the car. In the absence of lubrication for a long time, the surface and the inside of the elements become rusty. Corrosion processes begin. Of course, the hinge of a modern car is too thick to rot, but the inconvenience that squeaks will bring will simply drive you crazy. The condition of the seals and the adjustment of the locks also affect wear. As shown in the photo, it can be shifted to the side using the hexagon: loosen and then tighten.
Over time, if you do not replace the pins or set the lock incorrectly, the door may sag. Because of this, the friction of metal on metal (namely loops) increases significantly. The situation is aggravated, and the volume of the creak is growing by leaps and bounds. Naturally, car owners are trying to eliminate this problem and in a panic they pour in any lubricant that came to hand: old oils, mining, and some even vinegar. In most cases, this does not help. A high-quality product should create a thin oily film that will form in the gaps, preventing the loops from directly touching each other. Pouring anything horrible is not recommended.
How to lubricate the hinges of car doors?
"Priora" and other domestic cars have an inborn "disease" - the creaking of loops. They are the source of an annoying sound that cannot be blocked even by loud music. To begin with, you should visually review these parts. If there is a layer of grease on the hinges, but with particles of dust and dirt, it is recommended to re-treat. To do this, the old factory grease along with particles of road dust accumulated on it is removed from the coating using white spirit, gasoline or any other solvent. Next, the surface is treated with a grease. How to lubricate the door hinges of a VAZ-2114 car? Among the grease, it is worth noting solidol or lithol. They are quite thick in structure and do not flow in the heat, like many others.
It should be noted that lithol is necessary to process only the rubbing elements of parts. Also, due to its oily structure, it repels water well. Thus, moisture will never get inside the loops previously treated with this product.
Graphite grease
How to lubricate the hinges of car doors? You can do this with graphite lubricant.
This type of grease is also universal. Reviews say that it perfectly protects the safety of the loops, forming a film between them. By consistency, it is comparable to lithol. Also,
graphite grease is recommended to handle wheel bolts. With a single application, the risk of tearing them is reduced several times.
How to lubricate the hinges of car doors? Engine oil and nigrol
Some craftsmen "squirt" and such a lubricant. Why do they “squirt”? Other methods are difficult to apply. This is a very liquid compound that literally flows when hit by a loop. To apply it a lot is to spoil the door, namely to pollute it together with the thresholds to disgrace. The effect of this application is. But do not be zealous: an extra drop will flow down the river, and you won’t be able to remove it the first time, especially with a wet rag. Due to the water-repellent properties, nigrol is removed only with dry rags (anticorrosion resistance is provided). Before lubricating the hinges of car doors, be sure to degrease the surface and remove all previous applied funds from it.
If they are rusty
In the absence of proper care, these elements will begin to rust quickly. They, along with arches and sills, are the most vulnerable to corrosion elements. In the advanced case, just applying grease will not be enough. And the matter is not in the number of its layers, but in the need to remove old corrosion. After all, the loop will not rust after lubrication, but the composition is not able to corrode those metal particles (chips) that are inside.
For this,
a rust converter is used
. It is inexpensive - about 250 rubles for 0.5 liters. This volume is enough for you on all loops, in addition it will also remain for thresholds. This composition is dipped in a sponge, and then applied to the loop itself. After an hour of processing, the inside and outside of the loops will be like new - painting it, of course, is not necessary. But it's time to apply lubricant.
How to apply?
Thick should be applied using a thin brush or, if it is nigrol, using a pharmacy syringe (without a needle). How to lubricate the hinges of car doors? Recently, spray formulations have become very popular.
Due to their liquid consistency, they are easily applied and penetrate into the rubbing elements. Among these, it is worth noting the "Molikot." Judging by the reviews, this substance is suitable for both domestic and foreign cars, is characterized by high hydrostability and resistance to temperature extremes. The grease easily penetrates into the gaps and stays there for a long time, creating a small oil film. As a result, the doors open and close easily (minimum
coefficient of friction), and most importantly, they do not creak.
Sprays
How to lubricate the door hinges of a VAZ-2107 car or any other? Among the lubricants-sprays, it is worth noting universal remedies from "Liquid Moli" and "VD-40." They are easy to apply and protect parts from abrasion. You can use them not only on the hinges, but also on the locks (including the trunk). And generally apply in any rubbing mechanisms. Before lubricating the hinges of car doors, remember the rules of operation. The main thing is not to apply to rubber products: seals, pillows, belts and so on. The presence of grease, on the contrary, will shorten their service life. Rubber will begin to crack, stretch and deform.
Application Rules
Please note that you do not need to apply a large amount of grease to the hinges. Of course, this will not make them worse. The point is different. That part of the train, which was superfluous, flows down the doors and further to the thresholds. As a result, the lower part of the body is covered with a continuous greasy film. Naturally, it will “magnetize” all road dust onto itself. Within a week, the effect of such a treatment will be shocking for the car owner - black thresholds and parts of doors with a thick layer of road dust. A normal washing will not fix this - you will need the help of a rag. And scratching the paint on the body, removing all this plaque, is a very unpleasant task.
The hinges of modern cars have a special cap that locks into the door pin, it is in it that grease should be poured. The cap will not let it come out (of course, if the amount of lubricant was normal). To evenly distribute the product in the hinges, it is necessary to open and close the doors several times.
What if there is no result?
There is a situation when, when applying the composition, the door continues to squeak. And not at closing / opening, but during the ride. There is enough lubrication in the hinges, but the doors still click. What to do? This indicates a sagging mechanism.
If the door is crooked and hard to close, this indicates the presence of a hole in the hinges themselves. Most often, car owners solve the problem by installing new pins. But this does not always help: development is not only on them, but also in the loops themselves. It can be fractions of millimeters, but even this is enough for the metal to calmly "walk" inside. To get rid of this, the loop rings are cut with a grinder, and then welded. As a result, the clearance is reduced - the pin comes in tighter, there is no backlash in the door. Previously, all this is treated with a thick grease, most often graphite. After such repair, the door will be like new - it closes perfectly and does not make annoying sounds.
When to do the processing?
It is better to do this procedure in the fall than to lubricate the hinges of the doors of the car in severe frost, when the product simply freezes, not reaching the right place. In anticipation of the winter season, experts recommend processing not only the hinges, but also the door and trunk locks. All seals and rims (storm drains) of the windows are treated with silicone grease.
It prevents the formation of ice. Thus, the door will not freeze after the next trip to work. Locks are processed directly through the key hole - prying it a little, apply the WD-40 tool. After several times, open and close the button of the locking mechanism (thereby lubrication will penetrate the surface of all rubbing elements inside).
Also, these areas (including door seals) must be processed after washing. This is especially true for operation in the winter. No matter how well you run the rag over the body and its elements, particles of moisture will remain on the elastic bands, which will turn into ice the next morning - it will be simply impossible to get into the interior of such a car. Therefore, be sure to handle hinges, locks and door seals, this significantly saves your time for opening them and reduces the noise level inside when moving. Indeed, the creak of metal is the most annoying, and when you consider that the car drives every day, this greatly affects the psyche and mood of the driver. Indeed, you must agree: it is nice to drive in a car that does not have this nasty creak, and the door opens immediately, and not with a part of the seal.
Conclusion
So, we found out how to lubricate the hinges of the car doors. For the winter, it is better to use several means at once: sprays - in the lock and hinges, and silicone - on rubber seals.