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[estaszew]

What should be lubricated regularly (specifically with every oil change)?  Everything seems sealed so it's hard for me to tell.  I was considering giving the shocks a little Gibbs penetrant/lubricant, but I don't know if it is advisable or necessary.

[The Doctor]

If your keen, Door check strap, exterior lock barrels, hinges inc boot and bonnet, bonnet release catch and lock mech in the engine bay.

my first thoughts.

[Gaffers]

Normally just the shaft but if the housing is too tight it might need a bit too....  

Sorry couldent resist  

[Gaffers]

I take it nobody appreciated my filthy sense of humour  

[Kevin Wood]

I take it nobody appreciated my filthy sense of humour  

Was just waiting for you to realise you forgot the warning about the oil supply getting clogged on higher mileage vehicles.  

[Gaffers]

I take it nobody appreciated my filthy sense of humour  

Was just waiting for you to realise you forgot the warning about the oil supply getting clogged on higher mileage vehicles.  

not that im an expert but I thought it had more to do with age than milage....  

[cem_devecioglu]

Normally just the shaft but if the housing is too tight it might need a bit too....  

Sorry couldent resist  

I see little late

[Kevin Wood]

I take it nobody appreciated my filthy sense of humour  

Was just waiting for you to realise you forgot the warning about the oil supply getting clogged on higher mileage vehicles.  

not that im an expert but I thought it had more to do with age than milage....  

Probably true. Infrequent use and short journeys don't help either.

So I'm told.  

Kevin

[perfferle]

I have been following this thread and was curious if the lube type especially for door locks is important -
After using multipurpose grease - I have been having frozen door locks in cold weather- the door would unlock and open but would just bounce open again when trying to close the doors .

P.

[Kevin Wood]

I have been following this thread and was curious if the lube type especially for door locks is important -
After using multipurpose grease - I have been having frozen door locks in cold weather- the door would unlock and open but would just bounce open again when trying to close the doors .

P.

Could be a door locking motor on its' way out. I have the same problem at the moment.

Kevin

[HerefordElite]

I have been following this thread and was curious if the lube type especially for door locks is important -
After using multipurpose grease - I have been having frozen door locks in cold weather- the door would unlock and open but would just bounce open again when trying to close the doors .

P.

same here they freeze up so you can't get in , then when you can open them they bounce and won't shut , then when i get to work i can't open again and have to climb out 'Dukes of Hazzard' styleee

[humbucker]

same here they freeze up so you can't get in , then when you can open them they bounce and won't shut , then when i get to work i can't open again and have to climb out 'Dukes of Hazzard' styleee

[perfferle]

Ok Ok,
That's a funny as hell