How to Provide Maintenance to Power Windows

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Have you ever wondered why are your power windows getting damaged and malfunctioning when your car is only months old? Power windows require maintenance like a car's engine and must be lubricated in order to reduce the stress on the window regulator due to debris, sun damage, car wash residue and aging. Using the following steps will prolong the life of your window regulator and motor.You will need:-Clear Silicone Spray-Towel

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    The window run is the gap where the window slides through. [1]
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    Grab your can of clear silicone spray, available at auto parts or home depot, and spray it into the window run generously. Make sure you spray it all around the run, since you want to lubricate it completely. [2]
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    Start rolling the window up and down two to three times to allow the window to run smoothly on the run, causing the lower run to be lubricated also. [3]
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    WD40 is used mainly for freeing rusted bolts, and what little lube in it is oil based, which will attract dust. So, it's better to stick with the article's recommendation.
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    What do I do if my window sticks to the top molding before it will go down? Should I lubricate the molding, and if so, what should I use?
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    You can use silicone to protect and lube the rubber seals around your car doors, which helps free up sticking glass. You might have to use Q-Tips to get in tight spaces.
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      1. ↑ https://www.topgear.com.ph/features/tip-sheet/power-windows-sunroof-repair-a1219-20180225
      2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl-7LtQuRfs
      3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl-7LtQuRfs
      4. https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a114/1272581/

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