Full photos for reference: https://imgur.com/a/sEEZez7 (the post photo is here because Wefwef said I need to attach a photo)
Previously I’ve lubricated plenty of door hinges by popping out the pin, putting a bit of petroleum jelly, and hammering out back in. This door goes to our garage, tho, and it seems to have different looking hinges.
I’m curious what’s the best course of action. Is there a pin that can be easily removed like most interior doors, or do I need to do something different?
Thanks in advance to this new community!
That’s a spring hinge - I would not attempt to disassemble it. For this one, I’d use a light oil, like 3 in one oil or sewing machine oil and just do my best to get it into the hinge, either through the upper hole with the bar coming out of it, or allowing it to penetrate down the seam in the center of the top. You’ll probably need to work the door back and forth a bunch to get the oil where it needs to go.
I’ll second this.
Machine Oil is amazing.
It keeps my girlfriend’s sewing machine, my 3D printer, and every fan in the house running smooth for years.