Lubricating my sunroof track?

**Stockton** · 06-02-2008 04:03 PM

What is a good lubricant.

I don't want to use something to liquidy and runny.

Anyone have any suggestions. In the maintance it says to inspect, clean and lubricate sunroof track.

It's summer now and I'm using my sunroof pretty much daily so I figured it would be good to clean up and lube the track but I don't know what which lube would be good for it.

**CO AVANT** · 06-02-2008 04:07 PM

Clear lithium sythetic grease

**absolutegtr** · 06-02-2008 04:10 PM

I have sprayed White lithium grease in there before and it definetly worked.

But the proper way to do it would be to, probbaly, remove the headliner and remove all the built up grease from over the years

**Chekm8** · 06-02-2008 06:00 PM

white lyth seems to be metal to metal: http://www.valvoline.com/pages/produ...asp?product=37

silicone might be better: http://www.valvoline.com/pages/produ...asp?product=36

haven't tried it yet

**ewytt** · 06-03-2008 10:42 AM

what is the process of doing this? It is apart of the 60K check up, right? Mine runs out of lubricant towards the end of it's path to being open. I think the dealer forgot to lube it during that check up.

DIY out there?

**k6gix** · 06-03-2008 12:45 PM

ky jelly ;)

**gtimart** · 06-03-2008 12:57 PM

CO AVANT, do you think non-synthetic white lithium will be bad ? That's what I did, and I wouldn't want to ruin my sunroof. At least it's not creaking anymore now.

**DeanUW** · 06-03-2008 01:01 PM

I believe White lithium sythetic grease is what the dealer uses but if I remember correctly its like $30 for a small tube

**JerseyShoreA4** · 06-03-2008 04:39 PM

I think I used 3in1 oil/lube last time. it's kinda watery but it lasted all last summer. It's time for me to lube up again so I'm curious as well to see what works best.

**CO AVANT** · 06-05-2008 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by gtimart

CO AVANT, do you think non-synthetic white lithium will be bad ? That's what I did, and I wouldn't want to ruin my sunroof. At least it's not creaking anymore now.

You will not have a problem. It actually helps prevent rust and corrosion.

**n7plus1** · 06-05-2008 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by DeanUW

I believe White lithium sythetic grease is what the dealer uses but if I remember correctly its like $30 for a small tube

you can get white lithium grease at any auto store for like 4-5 bucks a tube

**DeanUW** · 06-05-2008 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by n7plus1

you can get white lithium grease at any auto store for like 4-5 bucks a tube

Really? I went to a huge schmucks and they were like, "WTF is that?" so I laughed and gave up on my search figuring it was something only the stealership sold. I guess I'll keep looking, which store did you find it at by the way?

**CO AVANT** · 06-05-2008 11:36 AM

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...9963-D10100101

**DeanUW** · 06-05-2008 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by CO AVANT

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...9963-D10100101

Nice! Thanks Co Avant, never would have thought to look at Lowes

**MikTip** · 05-18-2014 05:51 AM

G00045002

http://www.europaparts.com/sunroof-g...g00045002.html

**OldmanRacer** · 05-18-2014 07:25 AM

How do you lube it? I been wanting to do this to my sunroof but not sure how to go about doing so other than removing the headliner

**HapIo_B6** · 05-19-2014 09:31 AM

Yeah, I'd like to figure this out. Mine just started squeaking reaaaly bad. It definitely needs it.

**Fast4esT** · 05-19-2014 11:43 AM

Can you just put it in the tracks and open and close the roof a few times or is it mechanical that need lube?

**87supraman** · 05-19-2014 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by Fast4esT

Can you just put it in the tracks and open and close the roof a few times or is it mechanical that need lube?

That's usually what I do. Easy to spot the "wear/rub" marks on the track. I wipe the old gritty gunk out before reapplying the grease. I also lube up all hinges I can access. If you use spray lube/grease be cautious of the sunroof being open. Easy for over spray to coat the interior. It's also a good time to check the drains for debris and proper function.

Sent from my SCH-I645

**ecbo0m** · 03-23-2017 02:26 PM

Has anyone thought about using BMW sunroof lubricant? Smaller tube but much cheaper.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/83192157321/

Any differences between that and the OEM VW/Audi verison?

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...ase/g00045002/

**BumblebVR6** · 03-23-2017 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by MikTip

G00045002

http://www.europaparts.com/sunroof-g...g00045002.html

This. I wouldn't use anything else, may be fine, but why chance it.

**BeerBrent** · 06-30-2017 08:32 AM

I just called Rose City Sunroofs here in Portland, OR and the guy said they use "Super Lube" to grease/lube all sunroofs.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Super-Lub...1030/202932687

**Chemmie** · 06-30-2017 10:22 AM

Any synthetic (non-petroleum based) grease will do. Otherwise the polymers in the track will be attacked and soften. The PTFE grease above is a great product to use, it's Teflon-based.

The Audi grease would be great to apply bodily before paying for it.