How To Grease A Door Hinge

An excellent home way to lubricate the door is to use the lead of a soft pencil.

How to grease a door hinge.

White lithium grease is ideal for the hood and trunk hinges. Repeat the process if the squeak persists. Spray both sides of the hinges to ensure a thorough coating. Spray the hinges after you wipe them clean with a cotton or microfiber cloth.

Coat the pin with a thin layer of hinge oil. Work the hinge by opening and closing the door over its full travel to spread the grease and then wipe off the excess. Next apply a thin coat of lubricant to the hinge pin and the hinge itself and put the pin back in the hinge. Coat the pin with a thin layer of grease.

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. Repeat the process if the squeak persists. Keep the door closed and work on only one hinge at a time. After you have taken care of all the hinges open the door.

This is very simple just put the lead on the hinges and move the door slightly in different directions. Lightly coat the hinge pin with petroleum jelly and dab a little in the top of the pin slot. Then wipe any dirt and grease off the pin and hinge plates with a paper towel or an old rag. The material will crumble and fall on all the loops.

Tap the pin fully in. Once the pin is loose pull it out lift up on the door handle to relieve pressure if the pin binds. Put a small dab of grease on the end and tap the pin back into place. Move it back and forth several times to work the lubricant in.

Reinsert the pin and wipe off any excess. The procedure with door hinge oil is similar. Hopefully the squeak is gone. If you can utilize the silicon spray in the right way then it will last longer for its sloppiness.

Silicon spray and plumber grease are the best lubricants for your door hinges. Put a small dab of grease on the end and tap the pin back into place.