What grease for window sliders?

Post by **coflynn** » 22 Sep 2012, 11:40

Hello,

My window is sticking, and it's not the weather stripping, so I think I need to open up the panel and grease the tracks internally.

My question is: what sort of grease/lube would I use? I have no idea what would be in there, and don't want to open the door up to find out.

Thanks,

-Colin

Post by **JDS60R** » 22 Sep 2012, 11:41

silicone Grease (not spray)

3M Silicone Paste or Syl-glyde are available in most part stores.

bobthecat · Post by **bobthecat** » 22 Sep 2012, 14:04

look at the temp spec of the grease...choose a silicone that stays thin-ish at low temps.Most other greases are just too treacly at low temps. I use a silicone grease on the rubber door seals in the winter to make sure the doors will actually open.

CountryBum-kin · Post by **CountryBum-kin** » 23 Sep 2012, 23:18

I've always used spray silicone on weather stripping and white aero lube on rotating the parts.

Post by **coflynn** » 24 Sep 2012, 09:57

Alright thanks! I didn't realize how easy it is to get door panel off, did this today. I ended up with 'ultra slick synthetic grease' which seemed about the right consistency, and rated down to -40C... local store didn't have any silicon grease.

Seems much better, although I found another posting at http://volvospeed.com/volvo_repairs_how_tos/doors_latches/v70_s60_s80_window-slider-replacement.html which suggested I could replace the plastic sliders themselves. Will probably do that as it's still not 100% smooth.