shakinrock

My drivers door make a squeaking / creaking sound when I open it or close it. Thoughts? I've tried using an all purpose lubricant on the three points. That would be the upper and lower hinge and middle bar(whatever that is called).

hammong

My go-to for that sort of thing is white lithium grease on the hinges, etc. Waterproof and long-lasting.

shakinrock

I tried white lithium grease and also an all purpose lubricate. The noise isn't exactly a squeak, its more like a creaking sound. I have noticed that the center guide bar (whatever that is called) is making contact with and therefore rubbing against a piece of molding right behind it as the door is moving. Is that normal? I'm not sure if that is the source of the sound though.

Kevin A Jones

New C7?
If sure you have lubricated it probably, I would have a dealer look at it as something may have become miss-aligned, broken lose or something.

Rebel Yell

WD-40, my go to "squeak be stopped". Try a little lube on the that little thing (I think that's what you referred to as the middle bar) that has the "detents" in it to hold the door open, and the little roller that sits in the detents also. I've had those creak/squeak on my truck.

TEXHAWK0

Try the spray lubricant made for garage door hinges and rollers... heavier than WD40,but still a spray so it can soak in and dry where it will not collect dust.

Artilleryusmc

Unclee

I like super lube on the hinges and heavier grease on the detent roller. But like others have said; if you're under warranty, have the dealer look at it.

Grand Slam

Avoid WD-40. It is oil based and tends to collect dirt. I once had a garage door repairman tell me the best thing I could do for him was to use WD-40 because he'd be coming back sooner.

If you want to use a spray, use a silicone spray instead.

joemessman

I had that same issue and sprayed all three hinges with 3-In-One garage door lube. That put the creaking sound to bed.

Mayor111

My doors have that same creaking/squeaking sound. I just ordered DuPont Teflon Silicone Lubricant Aerosol Spray...Ill share my results when it arrives.

mikeps2006