Hello All,

I acquired a 2000 Felicia (with only 40k on the clock ... old punters car i think) quite recently.

Now i've noticed a creaking coming from the left rear suspension.

It creaks very lightly, but constantly when driving ... with a louder creak when you go over bumps.

If you put your hands on the boot sill, or on the roof, and rock / bounce the car, you can hear it too.

Is this likely to be the 'rear suspension bushes' ... which probably just need lubricating - ?

Or does anyone have any experience of this sound being connected to anything more serious?

Any advice (before i go to the garage and they rebuild / change the entire suspension) would be gratefully recieved.

I know a bit about cars, but not that much.

Thanks.

I'd think it's most likely to be the bushes; try a few strategically placed dabs of brake fluid on pivot bushes (include the eyebush on the bottom of the damper, but not the top mount).

brake fluid - ?

Aren't there actual products for lubricating suspension components - ? Or are they one of those things that are only available to 'the trade' - ?

- having done a google search, what seems to come up are silicon based lubricants for grown ups who love each other very much.

:confused:

edito ... i've found general purpose silicone grease ... for easing / lubricating rubber parts ... might that do the trick ... >?

Yes brake fluid. I, and several of my mechanic mates have been there, done that, got the tee-shirt, and more than once each.

There isn't actually a product for lubricating dry rubber bushes; the closest things are brake fluid, and the results of your web search!

Alrighty then! Thanks, brake fluid ain't expensive, so i'll give it a go. If no joy, i guess my (trusty, as far as i know) local mechanic will have to have a look at it.

It's been an eye opening search though.

I'd never known there were so many lubricants for so many different ..... purposes.

I wonder if silicone oil would be acceptable too? Supposed to be compatible with rubber etc.

I wouldnt use brake fluid, unless it is silicone based. There is a product called Rubber lube, that is used in the auto industry, it is like a grease, but does not attack the rubber