What should be used to lubricate a garage door spring?

[alank2]

What should be used to lubricate a garage door spring? Lately when the door opens up there seems to be a part it sticks at for an instant or so.

 

[thor447]

I've used white lithium grease with great results (spray bottle).

 

[Big House]

Are you positive it's the spring and not a bad roller runner? I've never heard of spring sticking, unless the spring is broken.

 

[1911DA]

Maiden oil? the overhead door mechanic that works on ours uses wd40 and l have used lithium spray lube

 

[Bear Roper]

Guys who hung our door said to use WD40 about every 3 months. Been good for about 9 years now.

 

[alank2]

Are you positive it's the spring and not a bad roller runner? I've never heard of spring sticking, unless the spring is broken.

I am not. Should I look at the rollers as it goes up and see if any of them aren't spinning or sticking?

 

[swampratt]

My springs broke around 2002 and I use that double coil spring 16 foot wood door all the time.
I maintained many overhead doors and fire doors at FAA in the warehouse and silicone spray was used on the springs.

Any spray lube that is not a dry lube will collect dust and dust mixed with oil/grease is rubbing compound.

I suppose if you spray often to keep the grit washed away you may be fine.

Like a motorcycle chain that you lube.
You do not lube it when it is covered with dirt.

2024 and I keep wondering when my springs will break again. Knocking on wood.

I do a lot of work in the garage so wood, metal or bondo/fiberglass dust is always getting blown around.

I suppose if you just use it to park cars in it may not get the work out that I give mine.

Some white lithium sprays will leave a dry coating.

 

[dlbleak]

PB Blaster make a garage door lubricant. Works pretty well.

 

[Big House]

I am not. Should I look at the rollers as it goes up and see if any of them aren't spinning or sticking?

Make sure the roller tracks are lined up as well.

 

[Firpo]

I can tell ya what not to use. Grampa was having an issue with his garage door opener so I stopped by to lend a hand. Turns out instead of lubricating the chain with silicone he used silicone adhesive! took me a minute to get that all cleaned out.