Best lubricant for squeaky car window

Power windows are a great convenience. However, they might sometimes have issues like switch failure, anti-pinch sensor error, motor going kaput, and also sticking windows.

Today we are going to talk about the problem of car windows sticking to the rubber on its sliding track. This is one of the most common problems people face with powered windows.

Fixing sticking windows can be as simple as using some silicone spray lubricant on the rubber tracks.

When power windows go up and down, they follow a grove of the rubber seal. This rubber seal acts as a sound and weather insulation.

But with exposure to sun and weather, the rubber might start deteriorating. This then becomes a problem when the rubber starts sticking to the windows, making it hard for the motor to move the window up or down.

You’ll need a Silicone Lubricant for this job as it’s an awesome car window seal lubricant. Check the latest Price of Silicone lubricant Spray on Amazon- Click Here

Follow this procedure to fix sticking car windows:

1) Roll the window all the way down
2) Spray the silicone lubricant between the rubber channel
3) Roll the window back up
4) spray the silicone lubricate on the edges of the seal
5) Wipe the excess lubricant. All Done!

Scotty Kilmer explains it well in this video:

Silicone lubricant is great for restoring rubber and plastic parts. You can literally extend the life of products as silicone prevents cracking and makes the rubber supple again (think of it as a moisturizer for rubber). Plus, it’s water resistant lubricant so it won’t wash away easily when it rains or when you wash your car.

No wonder it’s an excellent car window seal lubricant. If the rubber grooves are too dirty then you can also use earbuds to clean the window tracks even further.

Can you use engine oil for lubricating rubber? No, definitely don’t use engine oil because mineral oil might not suit the rubber. And even if it did, the oil will attract a lot of dirt and grime that will be difficult to clean from the tight grooves.

Can you use Bar of soap instead? Yes, many people say that rubbing a bar of soap at the edge of rubber seal fixed sticky rubber. However, the good effect only lasts for a short time because soap washes off easily.

Is there any dedicated product for it? Although Silicone Spray works well for making car window operation smooth, we do have some dedicated products for this issue. One of them is 3M Window Channel Dresser.

Even if your windows aren’t sticking too much it’s worth it to spray just a little bit of silicone lube every year or so. Your windows might be sticking but the power motor might be compensating for it. This will tire out the motor eventually and it might go bad sooner. And while you’re at it, give few squirts inside the ignition lock

Also read: How to take care of Turbocharged car?

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When cold weather is right around the corner, that's the time to get your car ready for winter driving: lube locks, latches, hinges, window channels and weather stripping. Proper lube can prevent binding and freezing and save you the cost of a busted regulator. You can lubricate your car in less than 20 minutes. All you need is dry Teflon spray, spray lithium grease, a rag and glass cleaner.

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Spray Window Tracks

Spray window tracks with silicone spray or dry Teflon. Silicone stays slick even in cold weather, so windows slide smoothly, lessening the wear on your window motors. Lower the window glass and shoot dry Teflon spray down the front, rear and top window channels on each door. Soak the tracks. Then run the window up and down several times to spread the lube. Finally, raise the window and clean off overspray with glass cleaner.

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Weather Stripping

Spray silicone on all weather stripping. Silicone will keep ice from bonding the rubber to the metal doors. That’ll make doors open smoother and may even prevent tears in the weather stripping. Coat all the weather stripping with dry Teflon spray. And then spread it with a cloth. Finish the job by lubing the hood, trunk or tailgate latches with lithium grease. And then spray the door hinges. Operate the latches and doors several times to spread the grease.

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Hood Latch

Spray aerosol lithium grease on the hood latch mechanism. And use the spray straw to force the lock 'door' open. Then inject a quick shot of dry Teflon spray into the lock cylinder. You don’t want to fight a balky hood latch when it’s snowing and you’re trying to add windshield fluid.

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Lock Cylinders

Keep your lock cylinders working smoothly by injecting dry Teflon lubricant spray. And insert your key and rotate the lock to spread the lube. You never know when your remote keyless entry system might let you down.

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Door Hinge

Spray lithium grease on door hinges to keep them opening smoothly and prevent rust. First, wipe the hinge area with a clean rag and spray it with lithium grease. Move the hinge several times to work the grease into the hinge. And be sure to get it into both sides of each hinge. Wipe away the excess to keep it from collecting debris.

Originally Published: November 30, 2017

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