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Old 07-09-15, 08:10 AM
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Default Squeaky Steering Wheel? Try this!
New owner of a '99 with 145k. Electrical problems :/, but mechanically my car is sound!

My steering wheel always made a squeaking noise and it sounded terrible. A little but of Youtubing led me to this video. Super easy quick fix!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGriUALt3-4
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Speaking of squeak, I have to fix mine too. Would it not be better to squeeze/press in some sylglide? The area seems very accessible. Regular grease is not good for rubber.
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Speaking of squeak, I have to fix mine too. Would it not be better to squeeze/press in some sylglide? The area seems very accessible. Regular grease is not good for rubber.
Probably a good idea, I just hit it with some WD and it was fine
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This was an annoying problem in my 02 Es but my 00 Es sounds quiet. Is it just a random problem with random years?
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It might be across brands. I have a faint squeaky steering on honda too. I think I sprayed silicone as a test at the time.
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Speaking of squeak, I have to fix mine too. Would it not be better to squeeze/press in some sylglide? The area seems very accessible. Regular grease is not good for rubber.
Yes, Silglyde would be better there. Even petroleum jelly would work great for that.

SilGlyde is good to have on hand to grease window tracks, door seals, trunk seal, sun roof gasket, etc. once a year. Will make all those work well and last forever.

And also squirt a little tri-flow or lock-ease in all your exterior and ignition locks 1x a year.
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Also works on trunk hinges, mine were squeaky on my 99 and on my 96 camry
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I have that problem too in my 2000 es300. I know it has been sitting awhile before I got it, will try some lube.
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Did everyone's steering wheel only squeak when turning from a slow position? like leaving a driveway or parking lot? That's what my 02 did.
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Yeah and sometimes turning at stop signs in the morning. It would be faint.
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Bump because winter is coming or already here for some
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i used some white lithium grease cause it comes in a spray can.. i thought it was kind of cute lol
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Originally Posted by funcrusher
Bump because winter is coming or already here for some
If only lol its still touching 90 degrees here in FL
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When first starting my car in the morning or not using the car for a bit, I get a squeak when I move the wheel. Sounds like a belt or something almost. Goes away after a little driving. Maybe when the fluid gets warmed up. Any idea what that is?
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What grease is the best to use? I know wd 40 is NOT supposed to be used.
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