What to Do When Car Door Makes Noise When Opening and Closing?
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When the car door makes noise during opening and closing, you can apply some grease to the door hinges to eliminate the noise. Many parts of a car are equipped with hinges, such as the engine hood, doors, and trunk lid. If the hinges are not maintained and lubricated in time, they may rust, increasing friction and causing noise when opening or closing the doors or engine hood. It is recommended to perform regular maintenance during daily car use, as routine maintenance is very important for the vehicle. Car maintenance mainly includes two items: replacing fluids and replacing wear parts. Fluids include engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid, and power steering fluid. Wear parts include belts, spark plugs, tires, brake pads, brake discs, fuel filters, air filters, cabin air filters, oil filters, and batteries.
Last time there was a squeaking sound when I opened and closed my car door, I immediately checked if the hinges were rusty. I found dust accumulation in the gaps, so I sprayed some engine oil and lubricated it a few times, which fixed the issue. However, if the problem persists, it might be due to the door lock mechanism getting stuck, requiring thorough cleaning or using specialized lubricant. I usually pay attention to cleaning debris from door gaps, especially in winter when low temperatures make them more prone to dryness, requiring more frequent maintenance. Timely maintenance can prevent noises from worsening and damaging the door, saving money and hassle—why not do it?
