vtaero

I have searched the forum and only found one reference to grease fittings, and that was saying that there are not any on our cars.

I was wondering if anyone can confirm that there are not any grease fittings on our suspensions? I have taken a look and cant easily see any, but I just want to be sure. I have been having a slight creaking noise while going over speed bumps slowly.

I have a 2000 protege ES and it only has 16000 miles on it.

Any ideas about what the noise may be if there are not any fittings?

Thank you.

carguycw

There are no grease fittings on a BJ Protege. I have read the FSM and extensively checked under the car. Actually, I challenge you to find one on *any* late-model Jap car. The only place I've ever seen them is on aftermarket ball joints.

BTW the squeak is a common problem. It seems to come from the strut, and usually only on the right-hand side of the car. AFAIK nobody has found a solution for it.

vtaero

Thank you for your reply. This is the first Japanese car I have owned. My others were always American, and now also Swedish (Volvo), but I haven't looked for them in the Volvo yet.

Thanks for the strut info too. I am sort-of glad to hear that it is common and therefore probly not going to cause damage.

On another note, is there anything special I have to do other than the oil change and air filter change for the 15000 mile checkup. I usually do these things myself, especially since the dealer wants $250 for this.

LOS-323

I´m glad I´m not the only one that hears a squeak coming from the right side strut.

I thought it was a problem with my car only.