How To Grease A Door Hinge

To lubricate a door hinge start by using your fingers or a pair of long pliers to turn the hinge pin counterclockwise and remove it.

How to grease a door hinge.

Silicon spray and plumber grease are the best lubricants for your door hinges. The procedure with door hinge oil is similar. Work the hinge by opening and closing the door over its full travel to spread the grease and then wipe off the excess. Repeat the process if the squeak persists.

Coat the pin with a thin layer of hinge oil. Move it back and forth several times to work the lubricant in. Put a small dab of grease on the end and tap the pin back into place. After you have taken care of all the hinges open the door.

When you have addressed of all the hinges open the door and move it back and forth several times to work the oil in. Once the pin is loose pull it out lift up on the door handle to relieve pressure if the pin binds. Next apply a thin coat of lubricant to the hinge pin and the hinge itself and put the pin back in the hinge. If you can utilize the silicon spray in the right way then it will last longer for its sloppiness.

To apply the grease extract the pin rub a light coat of grease on the entire length of it and then also put a small glob on the business end. Lightly coat the hinge pin with petroleum jelly and dab a little in the top of the pin slot. Spray both sides of the hinges to ensure a thorough coating. Hopefully the squeak is gone.

Then wipe any dirt and grease off the pin and hinge plates with a paper towel or an old rag. White lithium grease is ideal for the hood and trunk hinges. This is very simple just put the lead on the hinges and move the door slightly in different directions. Coat the pin with a thin layer of grease.

Move the hinges to ensure the lubricant works into the areas around the moving parts. Put a small dab of grease on the end and tap the pin back into place. Keep the door closed and work on only one hinge at a time. The material will crumble and fall on all the loops.

Repeat the process if the squeak persists. Reinsert the pin and wipe off any excess.