auldreekie Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 2014 Fiesta Titanium1.0L ecoboost. checking the door check arms today (I think that's what they're called) I noticed the feel like they are rubber coated or some other material, they were dry and didn't appear to have any lubricants grease etc on them, or any sign of previously been greased. Should they have a lubricant on them ? If so what type should I use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Mine's the same as was my last Fiesta. I don't think they need to be lubricated. Incidentally, it's called a car door check strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isetta Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 i think if you oiled it you would find it moved too easily from the intermediate position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJNewton Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I think they should be lightly greased - they are a moving part (in terms of having sliding mating faces) afterall. I would not expect the 'holding' power to reduce as this is achieved primarily through a spring clamp and cam profile, not friction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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