it's having a rough a time going up especially. I ran my finger in one of the rails (track) and it was almost completely dry. (I think thats bad!)
2006-09-18 05:08:53 · 9 answers · asked by Jeff K 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Stop! No "grease" should be used on garage door tracks.!!! Grease collects dust and dirt which causes more problems. As was previously stated, the wheels are supose to roll along the track . Not slide. I use a graphite based spray which is available at most any automotive or hardware store. That is if the wheels are not locked up tight. If they are then first either free up with penetrating oil (eg: WD40, Liquid Wrench, etc.) or replace bad ones. Lubricate the wheels and also the hindges where the door sections fold. Clean the track if gummed up with old grease and dirt. Know, there are two main types of door springs which help in raising the doors weight. If you have two large springs which extend the length of the overhead rails on either side when door closes then you need to lube the pulleys in which the cables run through conecting the spring and the bottom of the door also. If you have one large spring above the overhead door and mounted on the garage door header (board spanning opening) then you need to spray that spring with the spray lubricant. This is a tortion spring and does move even though it may not appear to do so. I like a lube which dries leaving behind a lubricating film which doesn't attract dirt. Something for open gears and/or wire rope works well for me. All of these can be a bit messy so be prepare to wipe up the excess or block over spray with a piece of cardboard or something to protect walls, etc. Be certain to open and close the door several times to assure thourogh lubrication of all moving parts. This will amaze you after your finished with the eaze of operation. Once every year or so should be sufficiant.
2006-09-18 06:20:35 · answer #1 · answered by Ibeeware 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it is not bad. The place that need grease is the bearing inside each wheel that rolls on the track. Grease on the track will just attract dust. The wheel is supposed to roll on the track not skid along it so grease is not needed there.
2006-09-18 05:11:01 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ibeeware is absolutely right, I can't add anything further except if you have an electric opener, the chain is an additional item to be lubed and graphite is a good dry lube and doesn't attract dust.
2006-09-18 07:23:07 · answer #3 · answered by norman8012003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use lithium grease. it's a white grease that is made for stuff like that. I worked in civil engineering when i was in the military, and that stuff was a life saver in certain situations...
2006-09-18 05:10:23 · answer #4 · answered by NONAME 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always use WD-40 if, I don't have that then I use Pam Cooking oil spray.....Thanks
2006-09-18 05:13:00 · answer #5 · answered by pitterpatter47 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use WD-40. just spray it on and it will get lubricated. Works really well!!
2006-09-18 05:10:46 · answer #6 · answered by Trina S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think WD40 would do the trick.
2006-09-18 05:11:05 · answer #7 · answered by cey12000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know
2006-09-18 05:10:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's nasty ------------reported!
2006-09-18 05:16:42 · answer #9 · answered by malak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋