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How much does Lubricate Hood Hinge cost?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to. Our mechanics are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office.

Lubricate Hood Hinge pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac$146$0.00$145.99-35%$107.50
2016 Ford Focus$146$0.00$145.99-35%$107.50
2010 Mazda CX-9$146$0.00$145.99-35%$107.50
2015 Mini Cooper Countryman$146$0.00$145.99-35%$107.50
2008 Mercedes-Benz R320$146$0.00$145.99-35%$107.50
2009 Porsche Cayenne$146$0.00$145.99-35%$107.50

Lubricate Hood Hinge Service

What is lubricating the hood hinge all about?

The hood of a vehicle is a movable panel that covers the engine. Hinges hold the hood to the rest of the vehicle. When the hood closes, the hinges ensure that the hood latches properly in the same position each time.

Keep in mind:

  • If the hood is not latching properly or the hood no longer lines up with the position of the latch, lubrication will not sufficiently fix the problem.
  • Lubricating the hinges of the hood will make operation smoother and quieter, but will not fix any issues with the hinge’s location or physical damage.

How it's done:

  • Apply grease to the hood hinge

Our recommendation:

Any issue with the hood or hood hinges should be addressed immediately to ensure proper operation and to prevent expensive repairs in the future. By the time the lubricant or grease has worn out on the hood hinge to the point of needing replacement, it is likely that other moving points on the outside of the vehicle have suffered similar wear and tear. Inspect the latch mechanism of the hood, the hinges on the doors, and the hinges holding the trunk lid to the vehicle to assess if they could use lubrication as well. Excess friction in hinges causes them to wear out prematurely and can cause real issues down the road.

What are the common symptoms indicating you need to lubricate the hood hinge?

  • Difficulty opening or closing the hood
  • Squeaking noise when the hood is opened or closed
  • Multiple attempts required to properly close the hood
  • Hood gets stuck when opening or closing

How important is this service?

This service is moderately important and is mostly done as preventative maintenance. In extreme situations, jammed or seized hood hinges can prevent access to the engine compartment. If the issue is with the latching mechanism of the hood, then the service is more crucial. If the hood does not latch properly, there is a chance that it could open while the vehicle is in motion.


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Luke

18 years of experience
322 reviews
Luke
18 years of experience
Chevrolet K1500 Suburban V8-5.7L - Lubricate Hood Hinge - Austin, Texas
Luke was excellent, he called in advance to let me know when he was on his way and discuss the problems the car was having to ensure smooth service. Luke then arrived on time and completed the repair ahead of schedule, he told me what I may look out for next with my vehicle. Highly recommend Luke, hassle-free, painless and top quality service.

John

33 years of experience
1126 reviews
John
33 years of experience
Nissan Sentra L4-1.8L - Lubricate Hood Hinge - Texas City, Texas
John was early and went above and beyond to help me out with my vehicle today. He is truly a blessing to me and my car. I won't trust my Sentra in anyone's hands except his, not even Clear Lake Nissan. Love this guy!!!

Phon

19 years of experience
26 reviews
Phon
19 years of experience
Lincoln Navigator V8-5.4L - Lubricate Hood Hinge - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mechanic was very knowledgeable, punctual and finished in a very timely manner, sent me diagnostics for other things that needed to be addressed. Very positive, very courteous and respectful. Kept me involved in every step of the process, from start to finish.Will definitely use the service again.

Daniel

19 years of experience
64 reviews
Daniel
19 years of experience
Suzuki XL-7 V6-3.6L - Lubricate Hood Hinge - Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
Excellent, very helpful with what my vehicle needs. Very skilled with a difficult problem with a stick latch. Thank you Daniel.

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