ronsmoove

sometimes when driving I hear a light squeaking sound coming from the front wheel area. When i drive slow, it is a slow squeak, and when I go fast, the squeaking speeds up. i am thinking about spraying some wd-40 or silicone lubricant behind the wheel to lubricate the area to see if it solves my problem. I will be sure not to get any near the brake area but my question to you guys is, Have anybody ever sprayed wd-40 under the chassis or around the control arm area to stop those annoying squeaking sounds?

cquence

What did you change recently? We would not recommend using WD-40. What you need is grease. Locate the specific side, take everything apart and look for unusual signs of wear or contact as the squealing is caused by something contacting something else.

ronsmoove

I didnt change anything recently. I igured with the age of the car and the moving components, things just get get dry and are exposed to the elements and often just require a little lubrication. just like a squeaky door hinge. If u dont recommend wd-40, what kind of grease should i use?

cquence

General purpose, you can use an all-purpose grease but it's better to find out specifically what requires it so that you can use the right grease for the right part.
Put the car up on jacks, spin each wheel to find the squeak, then one by one start removing some parts while spinning the wheel, and you should be able to locate the problematic area easier.

ronsmoove

thank you! will try it this weekend

Devh

I think you need to investigate the squeak. There is nothing to grease on a modern car as all of the components are sealed in their own lubricant. If the seal is broken in the case of a ball joint then that component needs to be replaced not greased.
If it's a bearing it has to be replaced not greased.

is150

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Is the squeak in relation to the wheel spinning or the suspension moving up and down? If the sound is related to the wheel spinning, have you checked your brakes?