How to lubricate car door locks in winter. Tips & Tricks

29.09.2019

Every car owner should take good care of their vehicle. This care should be manifested not only in the unique design of the interior, emphasizing the individuality of the owner or maintaining the internal and external cleanliness of the car, but also in spending money on car maintenance.

With the advent of winter, car owners begin to think about how to protect the car at low temperatures? In addition to filling in anti-freeze fluid for washing windows, engine oil suitable for the season and replacing tires with winter ones, car door locks also need protection.

It would seem that what will happen if the motorist forgets to take care of the door locks before the arrival of winter? It turns out that such forgetfulness can turn into quite serious troubles. In this article, we will talk about the unpleasant consequences that you can expect from the lack of lubrication on the locks of your car. We will also tell you how to lubricate car door locks for the winter in order to avoid these troubles.

Why is it so important to lubricate car locks on time?

The lock is first and foremost a mechanism and, like any other mechanical device in a car, needs to be lubricated. Therefore, the procedure for lubricating car door locks for the winter is undoubtedly important. Since it allows the mechanism to work flawlessly, without causing trouble to the owner in the winter.

The fact is that in a lock without lubrication, when rainwater or snow gets into it, the metal corrodes. And the low temperature in winter will turn the water into ice, which will lead to freezing and completely blocking the car lock. Therefore, the castle should be lubricated before the arrival of winter in order to avoid such unpleasant consequences.

Otherwise, the driver will get a frozen lock at the most inopportune time and, as a result, the trip by car may be disrupted. This does not mean that it will be impossible to open the car door, but it will take a lot of time, which most busy people categorically lack. In addition to time, knowledge is also important, allowing you to open the lock without harming its mechanism.

Remember that not only the ingress of water into an untreated lock cylinder can disable it. If the lock is not equipped with a protective plate, then dust and dirt can get into the lock cylinder, which, in the end, simply clogs the gaps between the moving parts of the lock. This, in turn, prevents the key from turning freely and can shorten the life of the locking mechanism, and sometimes lead to key breakage.

What properties should lubricant for car locks have?

First of all, the lubricant must form a film that protects the inside of the lock from moisture and have water-repellent properties. It must not be washed off with water!

In addition, the lubricant must withstand the effects of solutions with an alkaline, acid and salt base. Car owners living in big cities, like no one else, know what chemicals utilities sprinkle on roads. And what harm they do to automobile mechanisms.

High-quality lubricant should tolerate sub-zero temperatures well. And also retain their properties for a long period of time (at least a season, or even two). Possessing such properties, the lubricating fluid can reduce the possibility of corrosion on the metal surface of the lock parts.

Also, the lubricant should be a homogeneous mass. Any change in consistency should alert the buyer. After all, even small lumps of unknown origin present in the lubricant can independently clog the larva of the mechanism.

How to lubricate car door locks for the winter?

Finding the right lubricant for car door locks leaves many vehicle owners with a difficult choice. After all, there is a huge assortment of various products from different manufacturers on sale. How not to make a mistake and buy a quality product?

Modern lubricants differ from each other in different chemical compositions, however, from the whole variety, several of the most effective options can be distinguished:

Silicone;
Graphite;
Lithium.

In addition, they can have a different form, be used as:

Spray;
Aerosol;
Or have solid compounds.

Below we will analyze each type of lubricant in more detail.

Silicone lubricants

The silicone base of the lubricant perfectly resists moisture, retains its properties for a long time and does not change them even with strong temperature changes. Also, a lubricant based on this base is compatible with rubber, metal and plastic. When applied, it forms a polymeric protection in the form of a film.

There are several forms of lubricant produced:

in liquid form;
Gel;
Aerosol.

Each of these forms has its purpose. For example, an aerosol can is suitable for processing door locks. It comes with a tube for processing hard-to-reach places.

Only one negative of this product was revealed. When the spray hits the surface near the treated area, oily traces remain. If they are not removed immediately, stains will remain.

Before using this product, remember that silicone grease is most often applied only to a dry, clean surface. Before use, this point should be clarified in the instructions for using this lubricant.

Graphite lubricants

Graphite grease is made from mineral or synthetic thickened oil and graphite powder. The oil base of the lubricant effectively repels water. Such a product protects parts from corrosion and withstands temperatures from -20 to +70 °C.

Previously, it was believed that this lubricant is more suitable for large mechanisms. Since it is a rather thick mass. But at present, aerosol graphite lubricants are also being produced. Due to this, when sprayed onto the component mechanisms, a thin lubricating layer is formed.

Lithium greases

Lubricant with lithium and molybdenum disulfide base occupies a leading position among motorists. Lithium reduces friction in moving parts and repels water, thus protecting the locking mechanism head.

Molybdenum disulfide, as well as graphite, is part of lubricants, representing powder dust. The lubricant perfectly resists the formation of corrosion and oxides, and also withstands the effects of salts and acids. Produced as an aerosol (in cans).

Is WD-40 suitable for lubricating car door locks for the winter?

A huge number of motorists are promoting the purchase of the currently popular product - "WD-40", praising its magical properties. Indeed, the tool helps to quickly defrost and clean the lock larva. In addition, this product has anti-corrosion properties.

It is also believed that the oil included in this lubricant not only protects the lock mechanism from moisture, but also lubricates it. But in fact, everything is not as good as we would like. When using WD-40, it should be remembered that it washes out old grease from the mechanisms, and its own lubricating properties do not last very long.

This tool will greatly help in an emergency, for example, to deal with a stuck part or an icy lock. But after using it, it is necessary to treat the mechanism with any other lubricant with stable properties. Otherwise, after a short-term improvement in the operation of the mechanism, its deterioration will follow.

Summing up

In addition to special products designed to lubricate car door locks, there are also old recipes for car lock care that are still used today. Many car owners with a long driving experience continue to actively use them, for example, they use grease or kerosene. And they continue to save on the purchase of a newfangled lubricant.

However, if you really don’t want the doors of your car to stop opening one frosty winter morning, then it’s best to purchase a tool specially created for this purpose, and not rely on folk methods.

Let's distribute the lubricant compositions described in our article according to the effectiveness and preferences of many car owners:

The best choice are lithium greases with the addition of molybdenum disulfide. High quality lubricant, but the price is appropriate.
Silicone compounds are universal, suitable not only for metal processing. However, they can be washed out rather quickly, so their service life, as a rule, is much less.
Graphite grease is also available. This is a less preferred and proven option, but also cheaper. Lubrication can provoke wear on the hinges and locks of the car. Nevertheless, it is recommended to opt for the other two lubricant formulations described above.

All of the above compounds are on sale and at an affordable price. And how to lubricate car door locks for the winter, each car owner should decide for himself.

The first frosts, the first slush and severe frosts. The first problems with dead batteries.
Here in the complex of all these factors, I decided to remind many that it would not be superfluous to treat the door lock larvae with grease. And also blow the larvae at gas stations with compressed air!

Yes, very relevant information! But in most Renault cars there are no lock cylinders!
And the only "larva" in the driver's door (for emergency opening) is very well closed with a plug and the driver may not use this opportunity for the entire time he owns the car.
So what to process? The problematic device is the lock activator, which should work and disconnect the handle drive from the lock itself. Then you can pull the outside handle as much as you like, the door will not open. Moreover, in our cars there is no pin in the door, which shows whether the lock is closed or not.
In cars without free hands, I made it a rule in crowded places (parking of a hypermarket, for example) ...

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Sergey SalnikovArtificial Intelligence (104470) 3 years ago

Nothing can be lubricated with VDshkoy! This is not a lubricant, but for unscrewing stuck threaded connections. Rinse with water after use.

Alexey Antonov Profi (559) and I have a Mercedes! WD-40: 1. Purifies. WD40 easily cleans grease, bituminous stains or glue residue. WD-40 penetrates dirt, grime and grease to clean surfaces. WD-40 also dissolves adhesives, making it easy to remove labels, adhesive tape and excess adhesive. 2. Replaces moisture. WD40 displaces moisture and forms a protective barrier against moisture. WD-40 can displace moisture, which helps eliminate moisture-induced conduction in electronic systems. 3. Penetrates. WD40 releases rusted, stuck or frozen gears. WD-40 weakens the adhesion between metal and rust, allows you to eliminate sticking and adhesion of frozen metal parts. 4. Lubricates.WD40 lubricates parts without leaving...

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Quote(Astronaut @ 19.6.2009, 10:42)

Uh, for some reason you parted, I see ... but there is a simple Russian grease VTV-1 (technical petroleum jelly) in an aerosol package:
Scope: conservation of unpainted and decorative metal surfaces, battery terminals, car locks. Main operational characteristics: frost-resistant. Operable at a temperature of -40...+50 °C

Separated, not separated...
But, something is hard to believe that in severe frost (up to -40 gr.) “Simple Russian grease” - technical vaseline will work well. And most likely it will freeze with ugly snot (I apologize for the comparison) on the polished surface of your favorite car, or in the aerosol head itself. Just from my experience I had such ...

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Registered: Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:43 pm
Messages: 88
From: Veliky Novgorod

How to lubricate the larva of the castle and the castle itself?

I'm going to sort out the Ford larva (under such a hex key, Tibbe is called), because. in about a year, sorted out (with sandblasting of all the details), lubricated (with something like engine oil), the larva first began to open with difficulty, and then completely broke the key.

I want to make it last a long time.

Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:01 pm

Registered: Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:26 pm
Messages: 2687
From: VVO_LAX_SVO

dsa wrote:

I don’t see something in the map of automotive lubricants or on the forum to answer such a question.

Simple question, so no answer. :)

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Do you know how to lubricate the castle?

Even the most expensive door locks need maintenance. If some time after the start of operation, you notice that the locking mechanism began to work a little tighter than initially, you should not blame the manufacturers for a poor-quality product. We advise you to worry about the question of how to lubricate the lock, since all problems in the operation of the mechanism can be caused primarily by lack of care.

Problems in operation can be caused by many reasons that are not related to the quality of manufacture of individual components of the mechanism and their assembly at the factory:

Dust; dirt; microscopic droplets of moisture and much more.

All this penetrates into the product through the keyhole and most often the source of contamination is the key, on which particles of dust and dirt are attached. Many, when buying an expensive model of a well-known brand, do not even think about how to lubricate the door lock, naively believing that such products do not initially require attention. This opinion...

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To extend the service life of the front door, it is important to monitor the condition of the fittings and, first of all, this concerns the locking mechanism; to ensure its smooth operation, it is necessary to regularly lubricate the lock. At first glance, this is a simple procedure, but it has a number of important nuances, if you do not follow these recommendations, you may eventually have to completely change the lock due to its breakdown.

When is it necessary to process the lock

Lubrication of door fittings is the responsibility of every owner, such work should be carried out regularly in order to avoid problems and breakdowns of various kinds. This is especially true of the castle, since it is this detail that plays a huge role in ensuring the security of the home. Let us consider in more detail for what purpose it is necessary to lubricate door locks:

For sliding. Lubrication improves the turning of the mechanism and makes it easier to use. Rubbing and wear. With a lack of lubricating fluid, the operation of the system is hindered, ...

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Often in frost, the door larva does not respond to the actions of the key. The reason that the castle larva froze is the water that got inside the castle. It is necessary to warm up the lock in any way possible, and then lubricate the larva so that this situation does not happen again. The choice of anti-freeze products is very rich, but still there are preferences that our motorists resort to more often.

Why does the door latch freeze

Let's leave the answer to the title question in the style: "Because it's winter" to homegrown comedians. Having dealt with the causes, we can not only eliminate the problem, but also learn how to prevent it. The larva refuses to work because of the ice formed in it. It freezes between the moving part, the one that rotates with the key, and the body. Water getting inside creates a problem. Water can get in while washing the car and when the car goes out into the cold, it will freeze. And, having arrived home, we are surprised to notice that the larva has frozen and it is impossible to open the door. Maybe...

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Muller66, Teflon grease, which is discussed above, or a clone of GM 12371287, this is certainly from the field of high technology, in some cases it can become more expensive than the lock itself.
And so, according to the folk for a car, ordinary silicone, either in a spray, or in any of the consistencies, (better1) and such lubricants are now not in short supply, starting with any store selling plumbing.
The advantage of silicones for larvae is obvious, it is practically zero washout and high frost resistance up to minus 40 and below.
The lubricating (anti-friction) properties of silicone are mediocre, but quite sufficient to survive the car itself, and even the "mailbox".
About the paste with ceramics from LM, in the larva of the castle, smiled, you can use toothpaste with the same success.)))
And what does LIQUI MOLY have to do with it in general, as if it is, at least to some extent, an adequate, or budget brand, a beautiful candy wrapper and nothing more, in fact, it cannot be compared with more budget and ...

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Lubrication of locks - a well-forgotten "old-fashioned" method or the realities of our time?

In the daily hustle and bustle, we do not notice how many times we open and close the door lock, running away on different business.
Door locks are technical devices that not only preserve and protect property, but also require proper care and periodic lubrication of mechanisms.
As soon as the key in the lock began to turn hard, there were signs of jamming or biting the key, the lock began to open and close with effort - it is necessary to lubricate the lock.

But here a reasonable question arises: how to lubricate the door lock?

The easiest, it would seem, solution, lubricating the castle with oil, which is available in every home - sunflower or olive, is already a matter of taste for everyone.
This is absolutely impossible to do! Oil poured into the door lock as a lubricant will facilitate the opening of the door for a very short time, after which the situation will only worsen.
Vegetable or vaseline oil is very...

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I open / close the car with the key - it's more reliable. There is an alarm, but the most simple. In Brovary, this is probably even opened by schoolchildren. An illustrative example - a bag of groceries was stolen from a colleague from work during the day in the city center from Lachet.

Ever since the purchase of the car, the key could only open the driver's door.
After reading the motivating notes of fellow mersovodov, I decided to take care of my locks.
I started with a working (so far!) larvae, because it's easier (no need to pour anything with veneers / cook in different liquids / cut / saw / drill) and, accordingly, is realistic in conditions of time pressure.

Briefly about withdrawal.
We remove the plastic plug from the end of the door and unscrew the screw with a hexagon (or how to call it correctly?), Which presses the body of the larva into the mechanism of the entire lock. I have this screw was smeared with blue sealant and unscrewed tightly.
After that, you can remove the body of the larva from the door. To do this, move it towards the rear ...

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Wouldn't recommend. Brake fluid in its composition in a fairly weighty% contains polycondensate of boric acid. This is almost one of the main components of it, in addition to glycols and a set of additives. The presence of acid in the brake fluid will not be beneficial to the paintwork. If this liquid is spilled on the body, it is recommended to wipe it off immediately.

Use machine oil for the internal parts of the lock. They are sold in sewing or household stores. Personally, I bought a bottle not so long ago in the FixPrice chain of stores for 37 rubles, and lubricated the impellers on the coolers and the locks at home and sprayed into the car. And on the teeth of the castle themselves, because. they are more susceptible to moisture; I put a moderate layer of Litol. It is sold everywhere, both in chain hypermarkets and in almost any car shop.

From the WD-40 brand, I also saw a lubricant for moving mechanisms, apparently it was lithium, as indicated above, I myself did not try this particular lubricant, but lithium ones, in principle, are not bad options in themselves ...

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I use silicone lubricant, a thick, odorless, transparent liquid, sold in bottles of 0.2 and 0.5 liters. Does not contain kerosene. I lubricate door seals, lock mechanisms, door hinges and limiters before the first frosts. Water that gets on the rubber bands rolls off, the doors do not freeze after washing. I don’t like aerosol silicone, it often contains kerosene and other solvents that have a bad effect on rubber bands, especially Khors aerosol - only for lubricating locks in garage doors, it’s normal there. I don’t apply silicone on the body, then only washing with chemistry saves from greasy dirt, it’s better to go through the body with a polish a couple of times a year, in the fall I also have to fight with adhering bitumen - it’s decently on the body from repairing roads ...

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From time to time, any door lock needs lubrication.

When is it necessary to process the lock

For sliding. Lubrication improves the turning of the mechanism and makes it easier to use.
Rubbing and wear. With a lack of lubricating fluid, the operation of the system becomes difficult, the parts rub against each other, remove chips from the metal, and dust particles that get inside further exacerbate the situation, acting like abrasives.
Dust. With a lack of lubrication, the dust clumps into dense lumps and blocks the movement of the crossbars in the larva.
Rust. This is the most dangerous enemy of any metal mechanism, it leads to the fact that the most important elements are gradually destroyed, begin to jam and completely block without any possibility of displacement from position.

Door hardware should be lubricated regularly to prevent

Now let's figure out how often you need to carry out such processing. Usually people lubricate the locks only when there are certain inconveniences and malfunctions in their functioning. To prevent this and maximize the life of the locking mechanism, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatment at least once a year. However, for frequently used interior latches, this will not be enough and the interval should be reduced to 6-8 months.

Entrance doors should be inspected and repaired much more often; in multi-apartment residential buildings, this is recommended to be done every six months. But the owners of private houses need to take care of the health of the system every 3-4 months, since the lock is in constant contact with the external environment, as a result of which dirt clogs into the well and gradually accumulates on the details of the larva, which leads to its jamming and early abrasion.

Composition selection

In order for door locks to function properly, it is important to choose the right composition for their processing. To do this, you can purchase special formulations or use some improvised means, but this approach is highly undesirable. So, consider how you can lubricate the front door lock:

"Processing". This used engine oil is a great option for standard locking system models, as it allows you to use waste to good use. This is an ideal option for car owners, since you do not need to spend money on the purchase of a special tool.
Silicone. Excellent for cylinder larvae, ensures smooth sliding of parts and protects them from corrosion due to moisture retention.
graphite dust. It is used for dry processing, it is in this way that locks of the level type are worked out. You can use shavings from a simple pencil.
Sunflower oil. The option available to each farm is used only in emergency cases where there is no alternative.
Melted fat. Another popular way, provides an instant effect, but over time can only aggravate the situation.
WD40. The well-known anti-rust agent allows you to put old locks in order, additionally protects the larva from re-corrosion.
Solidol. Calcium grease, widely used for processing various types of parts, including lubricating door locks.
Litol. Lithium water-resistant grease, mainly used for bearings, but locks can also be successfully processed.
Carbon lubricant. Conductive graphite grease in the form of a dark fluid substance, easily washed off with plain water.

Machine oil and silicone are the most common compounds for processing door hardware.

The most preferred means are substances produced in the form of an aerosol, they are convenient to apply, since they have a special spout for hard-to-reach places. It is a little worse to work with an oil can and a viscous liquid. If you use improvised means, in no case do not apply them to the locks with cotton wool, as you risk clogging the mechanism even more with fine fibers and lint.

Work performance rules

In order not to cause even more damage to the door system, it is important to know how to properly lubricate the front door lock. First of all, you should clean the keyhole. If you are doing scheduled processing, it will be very easy to do. To do this, pour cleaning liquid into the lock to wash out dust and small metal particles from worn parts. It is necessary to moisten the lock abundantly so that the liquid pours out, while it is important not to stain the door itself, clothes and nearby objects. If the mechanism is stuck, try to carefully remove the key from it, if you can’t do it, try to disassemble the lock and pull out the larva itself.

In no case do not use brute force if the lock is stuck, as you can or damage the parts of the mechanism.

In order to remove all the debris from the well, you need to stick the key into it several times. Gently wipe off all the accumulated dirt on it with a cloth and repeat the procedure until it is completely clean.

You can remove dirt from the door hole with a key

After that, you need to carefully pour or inject lubricating fluid into the lock. Wipe off any excess so it doesn't spread across the door. Wait for a while, and then insert the key into the well and turn it back and forth several times. Remove the key and wipe dry. In the next few days, with abundant filling of parts, traces of grease may remain on the wrench, watch this so as not to stain yourself and your clothes.

In the case of lever systems, it is initially recommended to remove the lock from the door and open its secret. Then treat the crossbars with graphite powder and assemble the product. Turn the key several times and you can return the lock to its place.

If you regularly carry out preventive maintenance, namely, lubricate the locks not only on the front door, but throughout the house, you will extend the life of the fittings. In addition, this way you will prevent the occurrence of inconveniences associated with the creaking of parts, their jamming or sinking.

Circumstances may develop in such a way that when you leave the house and try to open the door of your car, they remain closed. And such a failure can befall any inexperienced driver. And you will have to go on your own business by public transport, the worst thing is if you have to be late for work because of this.

Of course, in this situation, the owner of the car is to blame, not having taken care of lubricating the door lock and rubber door seals in advance. But this situation can be avoided. To do this, it was only necessary to prepare the car for winter operation. Like how to lubricate car door locks in winter from freezing, we will analyze in the article in order.

Preparing your iron horse for winter, and no matter what year the car was made, it is the responsibility of every car owner. At the same time, in addition to replacing rubber, coolant, maintenance, special attention is paid to rubber seals, door and trunk locks.

Water or moisture can easily get into the keyhole, which freezes at a negative air temperature, as a result blocking the mechanism. There is also a high probability of corrosion in the lock mechanism.

Before winter, we recommend lubricating not only the lock mechanism, but also the door hinges without fail. Parts that constantly touch and rub. Regular contact with snow, moisture, salts in the winter lead to problems with unlocking doors and extraneous squeaks. To prevent this, we will further consider how to lubricate car door locks in winter.

The locking mechanism is constantly exposed to the external environment: negative temperature, moisture, snow, dirt. Lack of lubrication in the lock leads to accelerated wear of the mechanism and jamming of the lock at an unexpected moment. Lubrication of the locking mechanism allows you to protect it in cold weather.

How to lubricate door locks car in winter, what kind of lubricant is suitable for this purpose? The lubricant must have the following properties:

Wash-out resistance.
anti-corrosion properties.
Thermal resistance.
Low coefficient of friction.
High operational properties.

The main properties that affect the quality of lubrication and the effect of the application.

Lubrication is applied as preventive action. If the lock in your car is frozen, how to open the door, read further in the article.

Lubrication of door locks - easy opening in cold weather

Remember how the door locks jammed in the cold last winter? Our service center will make sure that this does not happen again. Our master will treat the locks and hinges with the best antifreeze and corrosion protection.

Polymer lubricants

Silicone-based lubricants are especially popular among drivers. They can withstand both high and low temperatures (even at -50 degrees), are rather difficult to wash off, and withstand high loads. Due to its high adhesive characteristics, it quickly attaches to the treated surface.

Silicone grease forms a film on the surface, protecting it from corrosion. We recommend using an aerosol lubricant, it is better to spray it, especially if these are hard-to-reach places.

If you choose the right lubricant, then you definitely will not need a lock defroster. Consider how to lubricate car door locks in winter.

Multi-purpose synthetic lubricant, which is an aerosol spray. Spraying it inside the keyhole, even if there is moisture there, due to its properties, it will displace it and provide high-quality lubrication of the internal mechanisms. Retains its properties even when temperature -40 degrees.

Lubrication features:

It has a high resistance to washing off with water, detergents and disinfectants.
High anti-wear properties.
Not susceptible to sudden changes in temperature. Excellent frost resistance.
Good anti-corrosion characteristics, allows you to protect the mechanisms of the lock from destruction.
Long service life.

This lubricant is compatible with plastic and rubber. Therefore, it can be used to lubricate the rubber seals of the car door. Allows to solve the problem of destruction of plastic and rubber parts under the influence of negative temperatures. Flaw This lubricant is only in its price, it is quite high.

Silicone grease produced by the brand Liqui Moly, has high thermal stability. After spraying, it adheres perfectly to the surface, forming a thick layer. It is not possible to wash off even under a powerful stream of water.

Excellent operational properties, long service life. Retains its properties during 2 seasons. Specially developed grease for lubricating constantly rubbing mechanisms.

Wear Resistant Lubricant. Used to lubricate parts, assemblies and mechanisms subject to constant friction. It is able to seep into the smallest gaps without much difficulty and thicken quickly. Does not lose its properties even when temperature -35 degrees.

Lubrication features:

Excellent penetrating properties. Long enough to thicken. It is used in a situation where liquid lubricants cannot guarantee high lubricating properties, and the use of greases would lead to the dismantling of the mechanism.
Excellent adhesive properties. Rapid evaporation of the solvent allows the lubricant to adhere securely to the treated surface.
Resistant to abrasion and washout from the surface under the highest loads.

Eliminates the possibility of sticking parts in contact with each other.

Spray lubricant only on a clean and dry surface. When lubricating the lock of a door or trunk of a car, try to spray the spray not only into the lock cylinder, but also onto the mechanism itself. If you have a VAZ car, then it is better to remove the lock and carefully lubricate all contacting parts. In foreign cars, the lock is a more complex design, so lubricate only accessible places, this will be enough.

Mineral lubricants

In their properties, mineral lubricants are similar to polymeric, but they are more resistant to washout. For this reason, many motorists prefer grease formulations. they have longer lasting results.

An excellent option would be lithium-based mineral lubricants. For example, Litol-24, from a domestic manufacturer, or any other analogues.

Advantages:

Lithium-based lubricants provide excellent surface protection.
Reduce friction force.
Effectively repel moisture.
Wash resistant.
High temperature resistance.

WD-40

We draw your attention to the fact that you should not lubricate the lock with WD-40 spray. Many are mistaken, assuming that WD-40 has lubricating properties. The principle of operation is similar to kerosene. Cleans the part of old grease, and eventually evaporates.

It is mainly used to displace and remove moisture, as well as to remove rust, but not in lubrication and protection of parts from wear. Using as a lubricant, you risk damaging the door lock mechanism, which will lead to its replacement. In addition, WD-40 is not washable.

Seals protect against penetration of dust and dirt into the interior. At negative temperatures, rubber can lose its properties, becoming stiff. Water that gets on the seals freezes, gradually destroying them. And besides, they can freeze to the metal of the body, which will cause certain difficulties with opening the door.

How to lubricate car door locks in winter we figured it out. Regarding rubber seals, we recommend that before the air temperature drops below zero, lubricate them with a special frost-resistant silicone grease.

It will form a thin silicone film that will repel water and prevent the rubber seals from breaking down. In addition, it protects the door from freezing.

The disadvantage of polymer grease is that it is washed out under running water at the sink, especially if it is a cheap and economical option. The best option would be to use a mineral lubricant, which has a longer effect and is resistant to washing off.

Freezing castle in frost- a normal phenomenon and a common situation for those who did not take care of lubricating the keyhole of the door in advance.

Often the door lock freezes after washing. Moisture that gets into the lock mechanism freezes. As a result, there is a problem with opening the car door.

There are two ways out of this situation:

Apply a lock defroster. You can get it at any auto parts store. Just do not store it in the trunk, the tailgate lock can also freeze.
If you smoke, then a lighter will come to the rescue, because. with its help, you can warm up the key and insert it into the lock, thus melting the ice. But here you have to be extremely careful, if a chip is built into the key, then you can ruin it. If you warm up the key, then only a spare one and without a built-in chip.

How not to open a frozen lock:

In no case do not warm the lock with fire, the handles are made of plastic, you will only make it worse.
Do not pour boiling water over the castle, in case of frost your situation will worsen, and the water will freeze anyway in the end. In addition, spoil the paint and varnish of the car, due to sudden changes in temperature.

Often, the rubber door seals freeze through, and even if the lock is working, the door cannot be opened. An assistant in such a situation will be a defroster.

Be sure to then treat the seals with silicone grease, so you protect yourself from freezing of the door to the car body.

Finally…

Your car, especially with the onset of winter, must be treated with care, protect it, in return it will not let you down on the road. All components and parts of the car require attention, even such as rubber seals, hinges, door locks, if you take care of them, they will not cause you discomfort. Now you know, how to lubricate car door locks in winter from freezing.

For all motorists, the arrival of winter means a lot of problems, as you need to prepare the car for the cold. In addition to changing summer tires to winter tires, you need to take care of other equally important parts of the car, which also suffer from a drop in temperature. These parts include locks, hinges, and car door seals.

The main topic of today's article will be grease for car door locks.

This article contains answers to such fairly common questions:

What is a lubricant for car door locks and hinges?
What properties should lubricant for car door locks have?
What is the best lubricant for car door seals?
What is a lubricant that contains silicone?

basic information

Each of the motorists in his own way refers to his car. For some, a car is only a means of transportation, and for some, it is an iron friend that needs to be taken care of regularly. Most often, car maintenance consists in regularly maintaining the gloss of the plastic and paintwork of the car, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the cabin. But this is an insufficient level of vehicle maintenance, since there are still a lot of elements in it that can become a source of big problems in the future if they are not properly cared for. These elements include locks, hinges and car door seals. The maintenance of these machine elements consists in regularly checking the lubrication level. If you find that the lubricant in the presented mechanisms is running out, then it needs to be urgently updated.

And here, for many motorists, the question immediately arises as to which lubricant is more suitable for this or that mechanism, since one lubricant is needed to lubricate locks and hinges, and completely different for car door seals.

Lubricant is a substance that has a certain base with the addition of various additives and other additional substances in order to give it more qualities.

As a rule, the composition of the lubricant includes such substances:

Additives;
thickeners;
Lubricating oils.

There are several types of lubricant for various automotive mechanisms. So, lubricant for automotive mechanisms is divided into the following types:

Liquid lubricant, the so-called oil;
Semi-solid or plastic;
Solid.

Also, the lubricant is divided according to the method of application:

Motor;
Transmission;
Universal.

Lubricating car door hinges

Car door hinges need to be lubricated at least once a year, and it is best to do this before the onset of cold weather. Unlubricated car door hinges can wear out quickly due to snow, cold and rain. Poor lubrication of the hinges can adversely affect the tightness of closing car doors and soon cause them to sag. Lubrication of the hinges performs the protective function of the doors from rapid wear, as well as the prevention and elimination of the resulting creaking or jamming during opening.

Car door hinges simply need a lubricant that quickly and effectively penetrates into the holes between the parts and forms a kind of protective film on their surface. An ideal option for lubricating hinges is a universal lubricant that has high penetrating characteristics.

Lubrication of car door locks

All car locks are very sensitive to low temperatures, dirt, snow and water. Due to the lack of lubricant, all of the above factors can lead to corrosion, rapid wear of the mechanism, and this can lead to their failure at the most inopportune moment. The most vulnerable are car door locks. Timely use of a lubricant can provide reliable protection against freezing temperatures.

Grease for car door locks should have the following characteristics:

The lubricant must be resistant to water and high anti-corrosion properties;
It must be frost-resistant;
Should have a low coefficient of friction;
No oil should be released;
Must have an aesthetic appearance;
Should not rinse well.

The best option would be door lock grease, as it has the form of an aerosol, and this makes it possible to apply it to the most inaccessible places. The presented grease for door locks can provide protection against wear and environmental influences, and will also contribute to the smooth and almost silent operation of the door lock mechanism. In addition, the presented lock lubricant is compatible with plastic and rubber, so it can also be used to lubricate guide cables, since silicone-based lubricant obviously will not help here.

Lubrication of door seals

The main task of door seals is to protect the vehicle from the penetration of dirt and dust into it, but at low temperatures, the properties of the seals are greatly reduced. When moisture gets on the seals during the cold season, they freeze, which in the future can cause their complete destruction. Naturally, if you do nothing, then sooner or later the seals will simply have to be replaced.

To ensure good protection of the vehicle from the cold, the door seals must be well protected. The ideal option to protect the seals from the cold is to use a lubricant based on silicone, as it can prevent the rubber from aging quickly, as well as make it easier to clean the seals. In addition, the silicone-based lubricant provides protection against dust buildup, and this is due to the antistatic characteristics of the lubricant. Also, a lubricant based on silicone perfectly separates and protects the rubber elements of the car from the cold.

Due to the lubricant, which is based on silicone, a very thin and slippery layer of silicone forms on the surface of the rubber seals. With the help of the presented substance, you can get rid of not only the fear that the seals of your car will wear out quickly, but also avoid the occurrence of an unpleasant squeak.

Please note that contact with clothing may leave greasy marks. Lubricant containing silicone should only be applied to a clean and dry surface by spraying from a can. Moreover, not only seals on the car doors, but also on the luggage compartment should be processed. It will take approximately five minutes to coat all of the vehicle's seals with the silicone-based lubricant. The lubricant for seals, which contains silicone, can last you about a month, after which the lubricant will need to be reapplied.

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