Creaking??
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It could just be dry rubber bushings at the mounting points of either of the above.
The upper and lower control arms, as well as the stabilizer bar, also have rubber bushings that may be dry.
Try spraying them all with silicone spray to see if it helps. It's best to remove the wheels to get better access to everything.
The upper and lower control arms, as well as the stabilizer bar, also have rubber bushings that may be dry.
Try spraying them all with silicone spray to see if it helps. It's best to remove the wheels to get better access to everything.
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One of my cars did the same thing and replacement/lubricating of the bushings did the trick.
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It is probably your sway bar rubber bearings. They must be taken off to lube, lube with dielectric silicone grease.
You can also replace them with polyethene bushings from Ecklers (they come with special grease).
You can also replace them with polyethene bushings from Ecklers (they come with special grease).
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I have yet to find any more, but the best damn can lubricant I've EVER seen was lanolin based. Yes, sheep lanolin.
It was a great penetrant and lasted. Plus, it was just way slick. Amazing stuff.
It was a great penetrant and lasted. Plus, it was just way slick. Amazing stuff.
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I know I have noise in my interior from the plastic parts rubbing together? 
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I heard creaking, or more like a squeaking and thought it was from the outside. But finally narrowed it down to the rocking seat problem that the C5 is known for.
Are you sure it is coming from the outside?
Are you sure it is coming from the outside?
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It has pertoleum distillates in it, which may be harmful to rubber. 
As mentioned before, you should use only SILICONE on rubber.
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