Help diagnosing an issue. Do I need to lubricate my car's frame?
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Pardon my ignorance, I don't even know if such a procedure is possible.
However, lately my 2004 545i has been making a creeking/flexing noise when I speed up from a dead stop or when I go over a speed bump at low speeds. I seem to think that this may be caused by the frame flexing when I accelerate/break or it bends as I go over a bump.
Is there a service from my dealer that could alleviate this issue? I was hoping they would just have to apply some sort of oil to the car's chassis or frame.
However, lately my 2004 545i has been making a creeking/flexing noise when I speed up from a dead stop or when I go over a speed bump at low speeds. I seem to think that this may be caused by the frame flexing when I accelerate/break or it bends as I go over a bump.
Is there a service from my dealer that could alleviate this issue? I was hoping they would just have to apply some sort of oil to the car's chassis or frame.
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Originally Posted by metalgearhmn' post='697384' date='Oct 19 2008, 10:29 PM
Pardon my ignorance, I don't even know if such a procedure is possible.
However, lately my 2004 545i has been making a creeking/flexing noise when I speed up from a dead stop or when I go over a speed bump at low speeds. I seem to think that this may be caused by the frame flexing when I accelerate/break or it bends as I go over a bump.
Is there a service from my dealer that could alleviate this issue? I was hoping they would just have to apply some sort of oil to the car's chassis or frame.
However, lately my 2004 545i has been making a creeking/flexing noise when I speed up from a dead stop or when I go over a speed bump at low speeds. I seem to think that this may be caused by the frame flexing when I accelerate/break or it bends as I go over a bump.
Is there a service from my dealer that could alleviate this issue? I was hoping they would just have to apply some sort of oil to the car's chassis or frame.
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Originally Posted by ricky1329' post='697639' date='Oct 20 2008, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='697438' date='Oct 19 2008, 10:10 PM
Its the door seals creaking... sounds like a wooden ship right?
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I just added a treatment lube meant for car seals. Sold by Shell and carries a Shell's name. It's like a deodorant stick. Includes NO silicone and no creaking since!
Cost: 5€
Cost: 5€
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='697438' date='Oct 19 2008, 10:10 PM
Its the door seals creaking... sounds like a wooden ship right?
It's weird how us BMW drivers still try and be thrifty