Lubricating the window

[mint400]

my windows squeal and rise slowly on occasion. I suspect it is time to lube track or damage the motors. I was wondering if this is a do it yourself job, and if so, is this a good time to upgrade my speakers?

 

[NMuzj100]

Start with just lubing the accessible track on the door using silicone spray on a paper towel. I got great improvement with just that on a window that was making a lot of noise and stuttering as it was rolled up.

 

[Gottagetone]

^Ditto^

 

[Jrod]

Are you guys just lubing what you can get to below the window felt, or taking the door panel off? What type of silicone are you using?

 

[Gottagetone]

Liquid Wrench makes a silicone spray that comes with a straw similar to WD-40. Spray it in the window channel and wipe it down so you dont get the stuff everywhere. Start there and see if it helps.

 

[NMuzj100]

Cheap CRC Silicone spray lube from Walmart. They are all pretty much the same.

Don't dig into the door unless you have to. I am talking about only lubing the top "open" portion of the tracks. This is where you get the most dust and where the motors are working hardest against gravity.