Rust proofing / oiling your E60
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My question nets down to - would you rustproof your car? I know this has been debated before.
I took the car to the dealer for a small heater problem (still cost $500 to fix) and a general check. They identified that the bushings on a "thrust rod" had broken. I agreed to that being fixed and the required 4 wheel alignment. Then they called today to tell me that they couldn't get the tie rod ends unsiezed and that they had to be replaced. All of a suddent, I'm spending a lot of money.
Upon moaning to the advisor, he commented that rust proofing can help to keep things from seizing up and that he rust proof's his 2006. I certainly know that's true as my well oiled and rust proofed Triumph TR7 is easy to work on. Nothing has ever seized after 31 years.
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My question nets down to - would you rustproof your car? I know this has been debated before.
I took the car to the dealer for a small heater problem (still cost $500 to fix) and a general check. They identified that the bushings on a "thrust rod" had broken. I agreed to that being fixed and the required 4 wheel alignment. Then they called today to tell me that they couldn't get the tie rod ends unsiezed and that they had to be replaced. All of a suddent, I'm spending a lot of money.
Upon moaning to the advisor, he commented that rust proofing can help to keep things from seizing up and that he rust proof's his 2006. I certainly know that's true as my well oiled and rust proofed Triumph TR7 is easy to work on. Nothing has ever seized after 31 years.
What does this group think?
Thanks
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Hi
My question nets down to - would you rustproof your car? I know this has been debated before.
I took the car to the dealer for a small heater problem (still cost $500 to fix) and a general check. They identified that the bushings on a "thrust rod" had broken. I agreed to that being fixed and the required 4 wheel alignment. Then they called today to tell me that they couldn't get the tie rod ends unsiezed and that they had to be replaced. All of a suddent, I'm spending a lot of money.
Upon moaning to the advisor, he commented that rust proofing can help to keep things from seizing up and that he rust proof's his 2006. I certainly know that's true as my well oiled and rust proofed Triumph TR7 is easy to work on. Nothing has ever seized after 31 years.
What does this group think?
Thanks
My question nets down to - would you rustproof your car? I know this has been debated before.
I took the car to the dealer for a small heater problem (still cost $500 to fix) and a general check. They identified that the bushings on a "thrust rod" had broken. I agreed to that being fixed and the required 4 wheel alignment. Then they called today to tell me that they couldn't get the tie rod ends unsiezed and that they had to be replaced. All of a suddent, I'm spending a lot of money.
Upon moaning to the advisor, he commented that rust proofing can help to keep things from seizing up and that he rust proof's his 2006. I certainly know that's true as my well oiled and rust proofed Triumph TR7 is easy to work on. Nothing has ever seized after 31 years.
What does this group think?
Thanks
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those tie rod adjustments sure are a pain. did the mechanics try heating the adjuster?
normally rustproofing is for the body, which the e60 doesnt need.
you could just make it a routine to spray some waxoil or something similar to those tie-rod adjusters, every time you lift the car for any reason. but, the way its designed, its going to be difficult to get the threads lubed, unless you take the adjusters apart, but that doesnt make sense to do.
i dont think you really have to worry about any other fasteners seizing on our cars.
normally rustproofing is for the body, which the e60 doesnt need.
you could just make it a routine to spray some waxoil or something similar to those tie-rod adjusters, every time you lift the car for any reason. but, the way its designed, its going to be difficult to get the threads lubed, unless you take the adjusters apart, but that doesnt make sense to do.
i dont think you really have to worry about any other fasteners seizing on our cars.
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I always thought those rust-proofing/undercoat procedures were just bs upcharge gimmicks when you buy a new car. I usually associate them with the lifetime wax/sealant and Scotch-guard offers.
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