Rear spoiler creaking on lift
#16
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I heard this noise once when I first got my car many years ago. I have never heard the noise again. The solution was very simple. I never again pressed the spoiler button while the engine was not running. Actually I don't think I've ever pressed that button with the engine running either.
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While WD-40 is a good quick fix for many things and probably provides a quick fix here as well, it is a very thin lubricant and mostly evaporates. I would not recommend it as a long-term solution.
pongobaz's recommendation of white lithium grease is probably best. It will hold up for a very long time and provide the best possible protection against wearing out the gear teeth. You don't want to risk having to replace the gear mechanism later.
pongobaz's recommendation of white lithium grease is probably best. It will hold up for a very long time and provide the best possible protection against wearing out the gear teeth. You don't want to risk having to replace the gear mechanism later.