2013 GLK creaking noise
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2013 GLK350
2013 GLK creaking noise
I have my new 2013 GLK350 for 1 week only, I noticed a creaking noise from the passenger side when driving even on flat roads. This is my third Mercedes, it is really annoying and I am very disappointed. Please advise if any solutions for this issue. Toronto, Ontario
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From: Ottawa ON Canada
2015 ML350 Bluetec
It's been suggested in other threads to buy a can of proper/real silicone and treat all the door seals/rubber with it... no more squeaks! What I have read is they state to use the best silicone available..... Apparently, some of the door seals dry due to different climates... worth a try, anyway.
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2024 GLC300, 2014 BMW M235i
It's been suggested in other threads to buy a can of proper/real silicone and treat all the door seals/rubber with it... no more squeaks! What I have read is they state to use the best silicone available..... Apparently, some of the door seals dry due to different climates... worth a try, anyway.
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2013 GLK 350 4M (Iridium Silver), 2010 E350 Coupe (Iridium Silver)
I noticed that the 2013 GLK350 in the showroom that I saw today had a REALLY REALLY REALLY creaky driver's door handle (not door release). Every time I put my hand on it it would creak VERY loudly...
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From: Tromsø, 69° 41' N
2010 GLK 220CDI 4M BlueEFFICIENCY
3M™ Silicone Lubricant Dry Type: "High quality silicone lubricant which eliminates rubber squeaks, prevents sticking and seals out moisture. This product contains no petroleum oils to stain fabrics and will not freeze at -28 degrees F nor degrade at +350 degrees F.". http://3mcollision.com/products/mech...ype-08897.html.
3M™ Silicone Lubricant Plus Wet Type: "A high solids, high viscosity aerosol lubricant designed for lubricating moving parts, eliminating squeaks caused by friction; protecting against rust and corrosion; sealing out moisture; preserving plastics, rubber, leather; etc.". http://3mcollision.com/products/mech...ype-08877.html.
What I use, and have used for years, is the Swissvax Seal Feed, which really "nourishes" the rubber. http://www.swissvax.us/merchant.mvc?...&Category_Code=.
3M™ Silicone Lubricant Plus Wet Type: "A high solids, high viscosity aerosol lubricant designed for lubricating moving parts, eliminating squeaks caused by friction; protecting against rust and corrosion; sealing out moisture; preserving plastics, rubber, leather; etc.". http://3mcollision.com/products/mech...ype-08877.html.
What I use, and have used for years, is the Swissvax Seal Feed, which really "nourishes" the rubber. http://www.swissvax.us/merchant.mvc?...&Category_Code=.
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2017 GLC300 4MATIC; 2015 c400
Creaking on a MY2010
I was experiencing a LOT of creaking from all four doors, and for the life of me, couldn't figure out where it was coming from. For me, it turned out to be the seal where the window glass meets the door frame. I applied the 3M dry silicone to the window seals around all four doors...and no more creaking and squeaking! Silence once again....
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From: Tucson AZ
2010 Mercedes GLK 350, 2001 BMW Z3 3.0 Roadster, 1997 Cherokee XJ
Wurth makes a rubber treatment without silicone (products containing silicone are not the best for rubber in the long run). At one time this was available in a slick applicator as shoe polish was in days gone by. You know, the kind with a pad applicator in a squeeze bottle. Have not been able to find the Wurth stuff with this applicator so have gone to Gummi Pflege another German product which does the same thing with the same applicator. I buy it from www.autogeek.net
