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Hi! My car’s clutch makes a high-pitched squeaking noise when depressed. I don’t know if it’s a coincidence or not that it started about a month ago when it got cold (I live in Chicago). I’ve been compensating for this annoying sound by cranking up the stereo, but it’s probably time I dealt with it. Does anyone know the cause of this? And if I were to lubricate it (assuming I could even find the area in need of lubrication) is there a certain lubricant I should use? I’m tempted to go at it with WD-40, but I have a suspicion there are better substances out there. Thanks! John
Hi John, Merry Christmas :-) anyhow, I am not sure what the mileage is on your BMW, but my first thought is that it is your release bearing that is going out. Cold temperatures will increase the noise and further wear on the bearing. You should not hear that noise unless you push your clutch…..so the WD40 is probably not going to work on this one. Of course, I could be wrong….:-)
