my sunroof kinda opens and closes somewhat slower than other tegs and sometimes it seems as if it is struggling. do i just lube the rails with WD-40?

 

that's a good question, i probably need to do the same

 

wd-40 is evil

never use it

only thing its good for is cleaning off glue, or as a ghetto parts cleaner

i'd use a lithium based grease...thats wut i used..

edit: spelling


[Modified by Dan GSR, 11:44 PM 2/10/2003]

 

I agree, don't use WD-40 on your rails. Only use white lithium grease to lubricate.

 

I used WD40 first, let it sit for a while, then wiped it off. Then I put on the lithium grease. I do the same thing when waxing the chain on my bike... WD40, clean it off, then spray the wax on.

 

ok thanks...i never knew wd40 was dangerous

 

wtf is lithium grease? where can one purchase that

 

You can get it at just about any auto parts store. It can come in a tube or a spray can.

 

use WD-40 to clean..

use White Lithium Grease to Lubricate...

what I do is open the sunroof and spray it down w/ WD-40 let it sit for a while so it dissolves the dirty and grime then I get a cloth or rag (make sure you don't care if it gets and stays black even after washing) and wipe up all the dirt, grease, grime, and WD-40.. now w/ the rails clean I apply white lithium grease to the sunroof track/rail guides and I start the car (so to not drain the battery) and I open and close the sunroof about 10 times so that the white lithium grease gets on the track/rail of the sunroofs full range of motion... I did this about once every 6 months to a year and my sunroof stayed smooth...

I also had a sunroof module w/ my alarm and it would get annoying before I learned to clean it how the sunroof would close about 1/2 way and the module "thought" the sunroof was closed (because it was getting stuck/excessive current draw)... after cleaning it regularly I had no problems at all.. its probably better for your motor too since its struggling/straining less..

so WD-40 to clean and White Lithium grease to lube..

you can buy both at Autozone or most any auto parts store..

 

Like they said, you can pretty much pick it up at any autoparts store. It might come in a long *** tube. Pretty cheap.

I actually did the lube thing to my sunroof today and i didn't even bother to clean it off before i did it. But thats because i didn't think to. So i'm sure that might be a more proper way to maintain the sunroof, but mine used to make ALOT of noise before, but now its smooth and quiet as hell.

 

The grease that the dealership put on my sunroof rails a couple years back looks like that dark green Honda Urea Grease that's used for lubing up the bearings on a clutch. I've never messed with it and it seems to work fine.

 

Need to do mine. Dealership wants an arm and a leg, I probablly do mine this summer.

 

WD40 is a water based oil that can cause rust, your better off with lithium grease.


[Modified by TEXASLS95, 7:05 AM 2/11/2003]

 

that's odd, on the bottle, it says that it helps prevent rust

 

WD stands for Water Displacement.
WD-40 can eat away your rubber parts (gaskets, seals) if not careful.
Anyways, use silicone spray or white lithium spray.

 

Never knew WD-40 was bad, where can I get lithium grease and what does it come in? Bottle?

 

I use silicone grease and it slides smooth as silk.

 

You should really read the posts above you more carefully... The container depends on the manufacturer and just go to a Kragen's or Pep boys and ask for some lithium grease... they'll show you the isle.