Model 3 trunk more stiff to close

[pcons]

Maybe it's just me, but I swear in the past month or so my model 3 trunk has gotten really stiff to close. It's not like it would drop under gravity before, but a slight push would get it down. Now I basically have to force it all the way.

Anyone else noticed this? I'm thinking the shocks are maybe stiffening up in the hotter temps, or maybe the hinges need some lubricant. Been thinking about making a mobile app appointment to get it looked at but figured to check here first and see what others say.

Also, hi everyone. With covid I'm working from home and find I'm checking the forums maybe 1 or 2 times per week, whereas before I was checking a couple times a day....

 

[Birdman325]

I have had my Model 3 since October 2018. I have recently been thinking the same thing. (Not really focusing on it - but when I close the trunk I would think "hmm, that seems a little stiff". I will go outside a little later and try it again.

 

[malou]

Same here, feels like the piston need lubricating. Started after I left the trunk for a full day last summer. Would be interested if you find a solution or hear back from mobile service.

 

[03DSG]

Just Lube the hinge rotating points occasionally. Easy to see where they are by moving the lid up and down a bit. Any widely available spray lube will do. Use them on your trunk and door hinges as well. These would both work great and last a long time:

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/wd-40-specialist-spray-stay-gel-lubricant-283-g-0388091p.html#srp

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/motomaster-white-spray-grease-300-g-0280815p.html#srp

Lots of other options as well:

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/search-results.html?q=spray+lubricant

Personally I just use a quick spray from a can of Krown rust protection they give me when I have our other SUV sprayed.

 

[pcons]

Just Lube the hinge rotating points occasionally. Easy to see where they are by moving the lid up and down a bit. Any widely available spray lube will do. Use them on your trunk and door hinges as well. These would both work great and last a long time:

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/wd-40-specialist-spray-stay-gel-lubricant-283-g-0388091p.html#srp

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/motomaster-white-spray-grease-300-g-0280815p.html#srp

Lots of other options as well:

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/search-results.html?q=spray+lubricant

Personally I just use a quick spray from a can of Krown rust protection they give me when I have our other SUV sprayed.

Thanks, will give this a shot and save a service visit/ranger visit if possible.

 

[M3604]

I just recently picked mine up and find it fairly stiff to close, I just thought that’s how it is but now this thread makes me second guess it, will need to find another car to try.

 

[destructure00]

The warmer the gas shocks are, the more internal pressure and more resistance they have. Could be normal summer temp variance possibly?

 

[pcons]

Update: A shot of white lithium grease seems to have improved the situation. Might also be because it's not blazing hot today, but qualitatively it definitely feels smoother.