Seat Rail Lubrication?
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Seat Rail Lubrication?
The search function for this forum isn't as simple as a simpleton like me requires, so I'm starting a new thread to ask:
- Is there a recommended lubricant/interval for the front seat forward/back movement?
My driver's seat moves very quietly with nobody in the seat. WIth me in the seat, most of the time it's fine but sometimes it sounds like a spoon going down a disposal (although the seat continues movement).
I've checked the rails visually, and see no issues, but the whole system appears to be dry for a 'sliding system'.
Does anyone know if lubrication is required? Easy Entry/Exit feature is enabled, and this happens only infrequently, but I don't want to damage something to where I need to replace the seat hardware.
Thanks in advance for any info!
- Is there a recommended lubricant/interval for the front seat forward/back movement?
My driver's seat moves very quietly with nobody in the seat. WIth me in the seat, most of the time it's fine but sometimes it sounds like a spoon going down a disposal (although the seat continues movement).
I've checked the rails visually, and see no issues, but the whole system appears to be dry for a 'sliding system'.
Does anyone know if lubrication is required? Easy Entry/Exit feature is enabled, and this happens only infrequently, but I don't want to damage something to where I need to replace the seat hardware.
Thanks in advance for any info!






