Mobil1 to reduce windshield rattle???
07-17-2003, 08:22 PM
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Mobil1 to reduce windshield rattle???
I brought my car in for a couple of odds and ends, and at the same time asked the dealer to try to reduce my front windshield rattle (it was getting out of control). When I picked it up they told me that they lubed the seals with Mobil1. Lo and behold, I looked around my windshield, and there were spots of oil dripping out of the seal. Got rid of the rattle though (for now)! I think I'll be spending a little extra time detailing around the windshield this weekend though 
07-18-2003, 12:28 AM
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You need to be careful as engine oil can be corrosive. It won't do the bodywork or the rubber seals any favours.
I used a Teflon based spray on mine and it worked well. Best places for these types of lubricants are bicycle shops who usually stock a good range. Pedro's Ice Wax seems to the favourite of the US based members.
I used a Teflon based spray on mine and it worked well. Best places for these types of lubricants are bicycle shops who usually stock a good range. Pedro's Ice Wax seems to the favourite of the US based members.
07-18-2003, 03:01 AM
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Originally posted by ksimpson
You need to be careful as engine oil can be corrosive. It won't do the bodywork or the rubber seals any favours.
You need to be careful as engine oil can be corrosive. It won't do the bodywork or the rubber seals any favours.
Would be interesting to see how much motor oil is required to be applied to the car body to stop ALL the squeaks?
A good dunking might be in order, eh? Might even keep the leather from cracking!!!
07-18-2003, 04:34 AM
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Originally posted by ksimpson
You need to be careful as engine oil can be corrosive. It won't do the bodywork or the rubber seals any favours.
I used a Teflon based spray on mine and it worked well. Best places for these types of lubricants are bicycle shops who usually stock a good range. Pedro's Ice Wax seems to the favourite of the US based members.
You need to be careful as engine oil can be corrosive. It won't do the bodywork or the rubber seals any favours.
I used a Teflon based spray on mine and it worked well. Best places for these types of lubricants are bicycle shops who usually stock a good range. Pedro's Ice Wax seems to the favourite of the US based members.
And one time, on my big ol' box van (for hauling motocross bikes & stuff) I spilled 4 liters of oil inside. Eventually that van had little rust here and there but nothing (and I mean nothing) where I had spilled the oil...
I agree though that using Pedro's Ice Wax (or similar) is way better since it's meant for chain & will stay there even when it gets flushed with water.
07-18-2003, 04:38 AM
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I know getting gas or diesel oil on your bodywork is not good. I would have assumed that engine oil is the same. Maybe the fact that Mobil 1 is synthetic may mean that's ok. However, I still wouldn't use it to treat the windscreen creak.
07-18-2003, 07:08 AM
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I can just see it.. another car on a lift getting an oil change.. a tube where the catch basin would normally be, and the technician holding the other end over my windshield. I didn't ask if it was used or new oil, and I seriously don't want to know. It was a warranty fix, so I never bothered to ask them in advance how they were going to approach the problem. I sure hope the oil isn't corrosive in nature cuz it would really suck to have the windshield blow out on me while driving down the highway 5 years from now.
By the way, I always though synthetic was just regular oil with teflon added to make it slippier. Just kidding...
By the way, I always though synthetic was just regular oil with teflon added to make it slippier. Just kidding...
07-18-2003, 08:30 AM
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I can totally see oil solving the problem. For a while, I used wheel bearing grease. This was before Pedro’s became popular. Silicone spray works, but like Pedro’s, it washes out quickly. The wheel bearing grease stays in there for long, long time. The only problem I found using it was cleaning up the extra grease that seeped out after it was applied.
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07-18-2003, 08:59 AM
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I used to think Pedro's Ice Wax was the solution, but in the end, it and "mobil 1" are just silly if you consider how easy it is to get the "rope kit" in there and cure the problem for (almost) ever.
I got one from a member of this board, not sure what they cost ($30?) and you can install it yourself in 10 minutes and solve this for good ! At least for longer than the Ice wax, so far... I used to think you had to remove the windshield to do this, but not, it's super easy to do...
I got one from a member of this board, not sure what they cost ($30?) and you can install it yourself in 10 minutes and solve this for good ! At least for longer than the Ice wax, so far... I used to think you had to remove the windshield to do this, but not, it's super easy to do...
07-18-2003, 10:48 AM
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makes me think of chris rock & how his dad would put "robetusin" (cough med.) on every thing incl. his broken arm..............wonder what other dual-usage things your dealer might be pulling. i'd be a little pissed if my wind sheild had oil on it. geeze... just don't go in there if your cd changer is skipping... ha ha 
btw: wouldn't k-y jelly work? at least it's clear. something to think about.
geeze... just don't go in there if your cd changer is skipping... ha ha btw: wouldn't k-y jelly work? at least it's clear. something to think about.
07-18-2003, 11:27 AM
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Hmm - what about Petroleum Jelly - a la Vaseline - I put that on my feet before running and it prevents blisters. I have also been told that I helps heep the older 911 Fuchs rims nice and shiny.
