Torsion springs: (Torsion springs are tubular and attach to metal pole above door opening). These types of springs should be lubed at least twice a year along with all other moving parts.

If your garage door makes a rumbling sound as the door goes up or down. They should be lubed right away. This will eliminate any rumbling noise. I am pretty sure that lubricating metal materials does help. Extension springs don’t really need any lubricating and lubed extension springs can make replacement difficult.

Whenever I had to replace extension springs (Extension springs are found on sides of door or run along sides on top of track) and they have been lubed, I had to clean off as much lubricant as I could because I have stretched one out before and slipped out of by hand and I almost knocked out a tooth with my own knuckle