Eli5- why do door hinges eventually start to squeak

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The question pretty much sums it up. What makes door hinges any hinges start to squeak. Does something dry up?

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I think most hinges are manufactured with some level of lubricant on assembly. Over time that lubricant can wear out which leads to metal rubbing on metal producing a squeaking noise.

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