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6 answers

BillieandRob Linhart
on Jul 31, 2017

WD-40

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- Vicki Merz
  on Jul 31, 2017
  
  No WD 40! Silicone spray.
  
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Jul 31, 2017

Find out where it is squeeking and give it a squirt or two of WD 40. Just make sure it is nothing serious first, like metal on metal rubbing together.

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Sandpiper@access comments. ca
on Jul 31, 2017

....oil it !!!!!!

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RosaLee Queen
on Jul 31, 2017

"Oil Can!!" (In my best TinMan impression)

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Daizyjune
on Jul 31, 2017

WD40 or 3inone oil

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SSiemionko
on Aug 1, 2017

I was told in the past NOT to use WD-40. Any other suggestions?

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What's the best way to stop a garage door from squeaking?

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