Where do I grease my Silverado?
Start on the passenger side of the front axle, next to the inside of the wheel. Locate the grease fitting at the top of the steering arm and clean it with a lint-free rag.
How often should a truck be greased?
every 12,000 miles
How often do you need to grease your truck?
I do mine at about every 6000-7500 miles. Halfway between oil changes which are in the 12000-15000 mile range. Also greased at oil changes.
Do I need to grease my truck?
Greasing your truck is very important. It lubricates moving parts increasing their life and reducing wear on your vehicle. Failure to keep these parts greased could cause you to have to under go some very costly and time consuming repairs.
What grease should I use on my truck?
Multi-purpose grease is the correct match for heavy duty pickups. Synthetic greases, available from Amsoil and Mobil will provide the best protection over the widest temperature range. Also, using synthetic multipurpose grease negates the need to buy moly-fortified heavy duty grease.
What kind of grease should I use on my car?
Synthetic multi-purpose grease is the best choice for all kinds of temperatures, environments and vehicle systems. It can be used in electric motors, roller bearings, gears, wheel bearings, universal joints, and many other areas.
What kind of grease do you use for trailer bearings?
The best grease for travel trailer wheel bearings is the Lucas Oil 10301 Heavy Duty Grease. It lasts 4X longer than regular grease, is virtually waterproof, and is stable in all temperatures. It’s the ultimate grease for high-speed bearing.
Do you fill the hub with grease?
1 and 2), pump a ring of grease into the entire circumference of the wheel hub and coat the hub cap inner wall. The housing should only be half full of grease. Too much grease causes churning and higher temperatures. Semi-fluid grease must be used with a vented hub cap.