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What kind of lubricant should be used for squeaky door hinges?

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SamuelMarie

07/30/25 5:24am

Use white grease or Vaseline. Here are the relevant details: 1. White grease: A patented synthetic lubricant containing nano-scale PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) lubricating particles. This grease has a smooth surface and excellent lubrication, heat dissipation, rust prevention, and sealing properties. It is particularly suitable for precision instruments, mechanical components under high-temperature conditions, and heavy-duty high-load equipment. Since it does not contain metal-based thickeners, it does not degrade the base oil, making its application range even broader. It can be safely used on plastic, rubber, and metal contact points, making it a truly multifunctional synthetic grease. 2. Vaseline: A semi-liquid mixture of alkane hydrocarbons or saturated hydrocarbons, also known as petroleum jelly, obtained through petroleum distillation. At room temperature, its state is between solid and liquid, and it comes in brown, yellow, and white colors depending on its intended use. Natural Vaseline is derived from concentrated residues of petroleum heavy oils like alkane hydrocarbons, while artificial Vaseline is made from mixtures of mineral oil thickened with pure ozokerite, paraffin, or petrolatum. Vaseline has a mineral oil odor but lacks the smell of kerosene. It can be used as an ingredient in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, as well as for machine lubrication.

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How Long Does It Take to Complete Vehicle Registration?

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