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Originally Posted by Maker
The wheels and tracks should never have any lubricant on them. The wheels must roll, not slide. If they slide then they will develop a flat spot. Once the lubricant gets contaminated with dirt, that friction causes them to roll with a loud thump thump thump. Like a bad cart in a store. Only remedy is to replace all the rollers, and degrease the tracks.
White lithium grease (and other grease with a residue that is gooey) will collect dirt and then unintentionally cause wear. There is a specifically formulated lubricant for garage door hardware that should be used.
Spots to lubricate... springs, hinges, wheel bearings, cables, opener chain (but not belt).
Looking to stop squeaks, and prevent corrosion.
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Note that the Chamberlain garage door opener manual recommends lubricating the garage door parts, including the rollers, with lithuim grease. The WD-40 website specifically recommends their white lithuim grease product for lubricating door tracks and rollers. Bob Vila also recommends using lithium grease on the door parts, including the rollers.
Here is a link to a review of the WD-50 White Lithium Grease for garage doors.
The Best Garage Door Lubricant for Smooth Operation (2023)