HTC upkeep
Safety Car
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From: panama city beach florida USA
St. Jude Donor '09
I looked at mine and saw the gears had some grease on them .......done . I might put some spray silicone on the weather stripping once a year and clean the mating surface if i remember
Intermediate
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From: McDaniels, Ky
Htc
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I can't answer you question, but as someone who is considering upgrading from a C5 to a C* What is an HTC
I can't answer you question, but as someone who is considering upgrading from a C5 to a C* What is an HTC
Drifting
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Le Mans Master
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From: Sausalito CA
Good question.....HTC upkeep
Anyone find a GM "how to", with recommended oils/ grease?
Gears, cables, hinges, and weatherstrips.
With only 6K mileage, I have not noticed any area of the mechanism building up with dirt/ debris.
I have noticed the weatherstrips near the rear window are not as supple as when new...I assume a lot of heat in that area.
Anyone find a GM "how to", with recommended oils/ grease?
Gears, cables, hinges, and weatherstrips.
With only 6K mileage, I have not noticed any area of the mechanism building up with dirt/ debris.
I have noticed the weatherstrips near the rear window are not as supple as when new...I assume a lot of heat in that area.
Drifting
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From: ON
I suppose just do your own research as to which product best to use for those area of contacts.
My main concern is finding a better solution for that wirerope that comes apart because of an inferior crimp on certain HTCs. In my observation.
My main concern is finding a better solution for that wirerope that comes apart because of an inferior crimp on certain HTCs. In my observation.
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There is no recommended service for it. I never saw any grease on the gears when mine was new in 2021. Any grease you put on them is going to attract dirt and dust and create a grinding compound. If you feel a need to lube them, I'd use a dry lube that won't attract dirt.
