Work from the top of the garage door toward the opener s motor.
Grease garage door opener chain.
Remember that can of the original wd 40 that i told you to put down earlier.
They give you more freedom to evenly coat hinges locks gears and springs.
Never lubricate the chain.
Getting a white lithium grease compound.
Press all purpose grease into the recesses of the garage door opener s chain using the clean rag to force the grease into the chain s links.
The regular wd 40 with the red cap is an amazing cleaner and degreaser.
So start by tightening the chain find the procedure in your owner s manual.
The residual grease between the chain s links lubricates the door opener s chain gear as the gear lifts the garage door.
The chains on your garage door opener are lubricated from the factory and that should last the life of the motor.
Here s where you can use it.
Garage door lubricants that are grease based go on by hand and are much messier.
Use light penetrating oil instead of grease to keep from collecting dirt and grit.
A loose garage door opener chain makes loud slapping sounds and causes jerky door movements that smack the rollers against the track.
As a homeowner knowing the correct type of lubricant for the chain.