# How to Lubricate New Overhead Garage Doors & Openers
A new electronic door opener is a convenient addition to your garage. However, it requires proper maintenance to run smoothly, including periodic oiling of the door and opener mechanism. Lubricate the hinges, rollers and the track to keep your overhead garage door opening at the touch of a button.
Things You'll Need
- Cloth
- Penetrating oil
Instructions
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Locate the hinges on your garage door. Wipe away grease buildup on the rollers attached to the hinges.
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Apply two drops of penetrating oil to the tops of the seams located at the ends of the hinges. The oil will run down and lubricate the entire hinge.
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Apply two drops of oil onto the metal roller-mount brackets on the garage door.
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Apply two drops of oil to the ends of the roller pins located inside the roller-mount brackets.
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Locate the curve of the opener track for the garage door. Apply six drops of oil on the top of the track, about a foot in front of the curve.
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Open the garage door. The movement of the door will help coat the track with the oil.
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- How to Insulate Garage Doors
- Fixing the Sensor on Overhead Garage Doors
- How to Paint New Six-Panel Doors
- How to Balance an Overhead Door
- How to Glue Insulation Board to Garage Doors
- Garage Door Openers Overhead vs. Wall Mount
- Painting Metal Overhead Garage Doors
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