Which oil for hinges/mechanism

[Conor]

Hey guys.. quick one..

My 911 has this white residue on the boot lartch and door hinges etc..

I don't have a pic but it looks like some kind of oil was sprayed to keep them working alright.

Is this correct and what would it be ?

Spray lithium grease ? Dry PTFE?

Thank you.

 

[00slk]

White Grease Conor. All the servicing outfits spray it on. Makes it look like they have done something to extract your hard earned
I have a tin or 2

 

[Conor]

White Grease Conor. All the servicing outfits spray it on. Makes it look like they have done something to extract your hard earned
I have a tin or 2

OK thanks.. so it's lithium grease...or is white lithium grease slightly different..?

Genuine question.. I get you might have been joking.. but are you saying it doesn't really do anything?

 

[davidsl500]

I've got a spray can of it as well for door hinge type low temperature lube jobs.

It does work and you can spot it easily when opening a door unlike say, an oil change. I suppose if you spot fresh white grease on your hinges after a vehicle service then it gives you confidence that everything else has been done too......or is that the big bluff........

 

[Blobcat]

Hey guys.. quick one..

My 911

Is this a new addition?
E350, SL500 Renault, Range Rover and now 911?

 

[Richard Moakes]

I prefer Wurth HHS2000 https://eshop.wurth.co.uk/Product-c...2000/31083008060303.cyid/3108.cgid/en/GB/GBP/

 

[Conor]

Is this a new addition?
E350, SL500 Renault, Range Rover and now 911?

Shoot.. I generally keep this one under the radar oft referring to is as just "my car"

Jeez you've been keeping up with me lol..

Yea.. so I just had to do it.. its a 996 Turbo with a manual box and X50 power pack. GT Silver on Blue Metropole leather with Aero wing. It had to be done. I kept telling myself that I'd easily get out of it if I ever needed too..

 

[00slk]

OK thanks.. so it's lithium grease...or is white lithium grease slightly different..?

Genuine question.. I get you might have been joking.. but are you saying it doesn't really do anything?

They are different Greases.
The white grease is best on the stricker plates and latches as these are more open than door hinges. As @davidsl500 says, gives you that bit of confidence after the service