Rear suspension creaking
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Its a 2013 car with 20k on it so I would hope that the rubber bushes etc are not wearing out yet!
The best way I could describe it would be to compare it with the noise from sitting in a leather chair.
I have had suggestions that it could be the rear suspension bushes lacking lubrication?
The best way I could describe it would be to compare it with the noise from sitting in a leather chair.
I have had suggestions that it could be the rear suspension bushes lacking lubrication?
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OK a five year old car with 20K miles should not have worn bushing.
Rubber part generally don't like oil and grease. I would not lubricate them.
Those noises are hard to find. If it makes the noise when you push up and down on rear end with the car parked it is easier to find. If it is only when driving then you need to see exactly what conditions cause it. All the time, turning right, turning left, acceleration, braking, over bumps, over potholes, etc. Then figure what is moving on the car when this happens and inspect those points.
Rubber part generally don't like oil and grease. I would not lubricate them.
Those noises are hard to find. If it makes the noise when you push up and down on rear end with the car parked it is easier to find. If it is only when driving then you need to see exactly what conditions cause it. All the time, turning right, turning left, acceleration, braking, over bumps, over potholes, etc. Then figure what is moving on the car when this happens and inspect those points.
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Google "rubber lubricant". Numerous products, usually silicon-based, out there in spray form. I've used a simple silicon spray. Good to have the wheels fully unloaded (typical chassis hoist) when spraying joints as clearances tend to be greater than when chassis is loaded on wheels.
Determine what rubber your bushings are made from.
Google "chemical resistance" for your bushing material.
Select a lubricant with good or excellent resistance and you should be fine.
or if you don't know what rubber your bushing are made from:
Google "rubber chemical resistance"
See how many lubricants do not affect a majority of possible rubber materials.
Determine if you are comfortable lubing your bushings with something that might or might not affect them.
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