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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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I was hoping that someone could tell me how to grease/oil the headlight motors. My passenger side light squeaks and opens a "tad" slower than the other. I've taken a peak inside and am completely lost as to how to properly care for this.. Thanks in advance!!
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 03:08 AM
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Several years ago I bought one of those inexpensive Globemaster brand (cheapie) oilers; the kind with the little lever style pump. Unscrew the top (pump part) and fill the plastic container with oil. I fill mine with cheap dino motor oil.
About once a year I remove the black headlight surrounds (3 screws) and reach in and squirt a very small amount of oil into/on each pivot point. Also the same for the hood hinges. Keep a rag handy for any run-off.
I now have 154K miles and still have my OEM plastic headlight gears and the headlight doors operate smoothly.
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Sounds like a practical way to get the job done to me. Does anyone have pictures on where exactly to oil specifically? Thanks!
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