Sticky door handles...

[Madd Fajita]

The interior and exterior door handles on my 1997 328i 4door require a lot of effort to pull open. Is there a part of the latch I can lubricate? What should I use?

 

[manuel]

lube the door hinge and if you want the striker. open and close your door a few times. you can use wd40.

 

[Madd Fajita]

lube the door hinge and if you want the striker. open and close your door a few times. you can use wd40.

I've always operated under the impression that WD40 wasn't a true lubricant, doesn't it stand for WaterDisplacer formula 40, and is a better cleaner? I think in the long run it will attract moisture. Would silicone, or another lubricant with teflon or graphite be better?

 

[manuel]

i always thought of wd40 as a lubricant, but if you dont want to use it, 3m sells a nice silicone lubricant.

 

[BMWdude]

Wd40 is for lubricating rust, so if that is the case with your hinges than use it.