Lube It Up! 'Fix' squeaking creaking suspension with a can of spray!

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you'll end up needing more than one*

When the ball joints or various bushings go bad try some lube before replacing.
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Thanks! I was obsessing about trying to find the exact squeaky bit. MUCH easier to just squirt silicone everywhere. The worst it can do is not work and then I'm no worse off. Well, the price of a burger worse off. I can afford that :)

cr-yiep

Some people in the comments are misleading by saying you eventually need to change the parts. In some cases you do but sometimes the noise is debris, corrosion or rust build-up between a bolt and nut or area by which the bolt portion proceeds. For example, the hole where your outer tie rod bolt/nut goes into the steering knuckle can be loosened, cleaned and ubricated to get rid of the noise without changing the part (sometimes I even use sandpaper to clean the stud part of the tie rod so that it fits smoothly back into the steering knuckle). Only this process takes a little more than spraying and you should have some automotive mechanical skills (as you may throw your alignment off if not done properly).

geeess

Hi Dan
Although not a benz my Camry was creaking groaning & knocking from the front sprayed every rubber bush i could see inc down the strut tower
Guess now drives like a dream ::))

mckav

"i'm feeling pretty clever right now" - takes car to shop to get fixed.

billgates.got.ripped

Oh dude!!! Thanks so much!! I replaced everything a couple years ago and can't find any problems. Nothing loose....this must be it. Thanks for sharing and putting your time into this video for everyone.

TheMobilTrader

Daniel Kon I love you! I finally brought my W221 out of it's winter hibernation and it squeaked like a horny Asian student. $5 CAD down on the silicon lube, vigorous spraying then leaving it for a couple of days and bingo, no more squeaks. I'm 100% sure if I took it to the dealership it would have been hundreds of dollars spent. Thanks man! Keep the Mercedes videos going, they are great!!

conradharman

When I change my oil at 5000 miles, while on a mechanics lift . I liberally spray 303 Protectant on all rubber and plastic components underneath . It has been said to spray the silicone into a styrofoam cup . If it starts bubbling up, it was the negative effect of the propellent . Then to use a silicone spray that won't have that effect . Because if it does the propellent will degrade the rubber over time .

peterrudy

This is only a temporary fix as soon as it wears off and you go through puddles of rain and snow the noise will come back. The bushings are worn so eventually they're going to have to be replaced. But you can also use spray Grease and it will last a lot longer than just a silicone spray. Everything's a rip off with these cars today they can make the bushings last for 50 to 80 years but they don't because they want you to replace them just like the brake lines they can make everything rust free but they don't because again it's all about money money money that's what the whole world is based on. Actually it's based on everything is a ripoff

chaseww

Make sure it's a silicone spray, never use regular wd-40 on any bushings or rubber fittings.

nolby

Worked great on my 08 Honda Odyssey. Thanks!

hankd

It works.. thanks .. my only question is how often do you have to lubricate them..

seemenowhearmelater

Good video, going to try it on my 04 Tom in OR

thomashuteson

Thank you this really worked for me. My 2006 CLS 500 was making all sorts of suspension noise. I had the sway bar links replaced which was necessary, but still lots of suspension creaking and clicking. Repair shop recommendation was to replace other suspension components starting with lower control arms $1394. I decided to give your approach a try; used WD40 Specialist Silicone Lube ($9) and found a Jiffy Lube which agreed to do it for me ($60 plus tax). Result =95% of the suspension noises gone almost immediately. Thank you! Saved over $1300

nmbskn

Thanks mate. I got a Mercedes benz c200 w203 that has the exact same squeak and I did check if anything was loose and so far nothing. Will give that spray a try.

tyrones.murray