This is more of an auto annoyance than a problem. You know that squeaky, screechy sound your truck/SUV/jeep’s door makes when you open it or close it? Unless you’re willing to live with that hair-raising sound all the rest of your vehicle’s service life, now’s the perfect time that you do something about it!

Contrary to popular belief, your vehicle need not be in the vintage class to have this problem. My friend has a 3-year old truck that whines each time you open its door.

Good Ol' Machine Oil

Why You Should Do This Now:

Well, you don’t have to oil your squeaking doors right this moment, but you wouldn’t want friction to cause damage to the door, would you? Plus, if you wait too long before you oil your door hinge, it could make it extremely difficult for you to open or close your doors. So, act now! (Or this weekend.)

What You Need:

Machine oil. No specific brand for this kind of job, but hey, any type of machine oil would do!

What to Do:

Simply apply a few drops of machine oil to the door hinge. Make sure you get the corners. And you’re done! Simple, right?

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