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- How many grease fittings do I need?
- Do brake calipers have grease fittings?
- Where are the grease fittings on a car?
- How do you know when a grease fitting is full?
- What is NLGI #2 grease?
- How much does it cost to grease a truck?
- What grease is best for ball joints?
- How often should brake calipers be lubricated?
- What part of a car needs lube?
- How much grease do you put in a grease fitting?
- Are there different size grease fittings?
- Why does my grease gun get stuck on the fitting?
How many grease fittings do I need?
There are two grease fittings that are very common. These are the 1/4″-28 thread and the 1/8″ NPT thread. However, there are other less common grease fitting threads in use. Here are some ways to identify the threads on your grease fittings.
Do brake calipers have grease fittings?
This is indeed a grease fitting on the casing of the caliper, usually to one side, and has a little rubber cap over it.
Where are the grease fittings on a car?
A typical GM car today has grease fittings on the lower ball joint, the two pivot points on the lower control arm and on both tie-rod ends. So, for 10 cents worth of grease, you should be able to get substantially more life out of the front suspension system.
How do you know when a grease fitting is full?
If this is the case, the best tactic is to “feel” the grease into the bearing cavity until slight resistance or back pressure is felt against the trigger, or lever, signaling the bearing cavity is now full.
What is NLGI #2 grease?
The ILS NLGI #2 Food Grade Grease is an aluminum complex thickened semi-synthetic lubricating grease designed to meet the lubrication requirements of the food and beverage services industries.
How much does it cost to grease a truck?
Full service (oil change, grease/lube, filer change will run $300, more for synthetic. Regular oil rwill run 15k before change. Once monthly or twice every 3 months . Dealers & good reputable shops charge $100–150/hour shop rates.
What grease is best for ball joints?
Lucas Marine Grease
If your climate is tropical, coastal, or snowy then this grease will serve you well and very likely extend the life of your ball joint compared to regular grease.
How often should brake calipers be lubricated?
If you have uneven wear on a pad or something like that, suspect that there's probably an issue with the caliper or the sliding mechanism of the caliper. Now the thing here is that you should be checking your brakes and lubricating all this stuff about every 12-15 thousand miles or once a year.
What part of a car needs lube?
Today's vehicles actually come with a number of parts which are considered to be "lubed for life", which include components such as ball joints, tire rod ends, and U-joints.
How much grease do you put in a grease fitting?
Rule of Thumb #2: One Stroke per Inch of Shaft
Different grease guns deliver different volumes of grease per stroke. It would probably be better to say 2 or 3 grams per inch of shaft diameter. Most grease guns deliver a volume close to this figure. Before trusting this rule of thumb, you need to know your grease gun.
Are there different size grease fittings?
The most common standard grease fitting size is 1/4"‑28 SAE‑LT and is often used in automotive applications. They can also be found in agricultural environments as well as other various standard duty applications. For heavy duty applications, larger 1/8"‑27 PTF zerk fittings can be found.
Why does my grease gun get stuck on the fitting?
Grease guns get stuck on fittings due to clogged zerk fittings which don't let the grease pass through and cause a pressure build up that prevents them from releasing. So to get it unstuck unscrews the hose or hardline from the gun which will release the pressure and allow it to come off.
