Identifying Exterior Parts to Lubricate
*EASY*
You should lubricate moving exterior body parts every six months or 7,500 miles. Identify the body parts according to your owner's manual. Use the recommended lubricants, which are usually grease and clean engine oil. Light oils such as WD-40® should only be used in the key lock cylinders. The following items are lubricated:
- Hinges, hinge checks and pivots (for doors, hood, and trunk or tailgate)
- Latches and strikers (for doors, hood, and trunk or hatchback)
- Key lock cylinder (at key insertion point)
- All rubber weather strips (around doors, windows, trunk or hatchback)
SYSTEMS
EXTERIOR LUBRICATION
PROPER CARE
LUBRICATING YOUR CAR'S EXTERIOR PARTS