Mell 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.
Where are grease fittings used?
A zerk grease fitting (also known as a grease fitting or grease nipple) patented by Oscar Zerk in 1929 is used in mechanical systems to feed lubricants like lubricating grease into a bearing using a grease gun. It was introduced as an improved method of lubricating moving parts.
Do all ball joints have grease fittings?
Most manufactureres use sealed ball joints that do not come with grease zerk fittings. Theoretically, these ball joints will not need any extra grease and are sealed up tight so contaminates can’t get inside, but if you notice a groaning while turning then the culprit might be a grease-thirsty ball joint.
Do all modern cars have grease fittings?
Just about every automaker has relegated grease-fittings to the museum and instead opted for permanently lubricated designs for such things as steering tie rod ends and suspension ball joints.
What can I spray on squeaky suspension?
A temporary solution is to soak that noisy area with spray-on lithium grease. A helper can bounce the car up and down while you crawl around underneath and track down that squeak. If the sound is from a rubber suspension bushing, silicone spray is better.
What are the different types of grease fittings?
There are three major thread types for grease fittings: metric, taper or parallel, and unified. M5, M6, M7, M8, and M10 are common metric threads. British standard pipe (BSP), pipe thread fine (PTF), and national pipe thread fine (NPTF) fittings use tapered or parallel threads.
What kind of grease is best for ball joints?
Important Ball Joint Grease Specifications
- Best Grease for Water Resistance: Sta-Lube SL3121.
- Best Grease for Temperature Stability: Triax RED SPHERON HT-2.
- Best Grease for Load/Pressure Resistance: Lucas Oil 100005 Red ‘N’ Tacky.
- Best Grease for Longevity: Lucas Oil 10005 Red ‘N’ Tack.
How often should you lubricate your car?
Depending on vehicle age, type of oil and driving conditions, oil change intervals will vary. It used to be normal to change the oil every 3,000 miles, but with modern lubricants most engines today have recommended oil change intervals of 5,000 to 7,500 miles.
How often should you grease car?
It typically works out to about every 6 months/twice a year. Similarly, you may ask, can you over grease a ball joint? You can’t damage a joint by overfilling it, can’t happen but you could rupture the boot if it’s completely sealed.