How To Grease A Vehicle With No Grease Fittings
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
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For those with squeaky joints...they are already worn out. This may temporarily quiet the issue but you'll still have sub par steering control from worn parts and joint replacement is inevitable.
I'm a RN. When you take the cap off a needle, twist it to break it loose. Then it will come off easily and you won't jab yourself. You have a great channel. Thanks.
Thank you
That was so thoughtful of you. Using your skills in your profession to assist someone in their profession. That's what makes the world go round😊
Thank you for mentioning this I freaked out a bit when he pulled it off 😅
That bigger one isn't intended to be used by sticking it into the boot. That one is used to go directly into a zerk fitting or other types of fittings that come on newer ball joints. For instance, I have upper ball joints that have a place to poke that right down the center of it and fill it with grease - done. Great tool, but not for stabbing the boots... too big of a hole. Great vid. Glad you didn't poke yourself. :)
The bigger needle is for different fitting. There are fittings for it don't use for puncturing please. I would use the smaller needle if you know you will replace it but most needle fittings will be called out in the manuals.
now that's money in the bank
Ok I thought I filled my up too much but after seeing this I thing they’re good😅
I just ordered this needle fitting for my grease gun. The ball joints on the front end of my car are squeaking away. The uppers have the zerk fittings from the factory. I pumped those up hoping that would get rid of the squeaking. No such luck. I’ll try to post again after I use the tool . But, the video cleared up a question I had. Thanks so much for making the video 👍
Worked for Tesla Model 3 upper ball joint boot. Mine was making noise until I did this and worked right away much better than using oil! Thank you!
@@engineerjay420 Thank you for sharing!!
I have an 04 Dodge Cummins without grease fittings...front end is creakier than my 92 yo great grandmother - can't wait to get home from my road trip to try this. as they like to say in the UK, brilliant! thanks.
Did it work?
Yeah, did it work?
Be careful though. I had an older Tundra that was squeaky in turns and did this....yes it fixed the noise,but the ball joint failed. Driving about 50 mph the lower ball joint broke. So, if it is real bad now,just replace it with new joints that have a zerk fitting. I think this is good for vehicles that aren't to far gone like mine was. Cheers!
Excellent video !!! We’ll done !!! Quality video as well as explanation of the process. Thank you for saving me money!!!
THANK YOU for talking about what and why and how
Best video on the topic since you showed the different parts and how they are assembled.
Thanks so much! I used this today and I gotta say, it worked awesome!
Great video. Almost got you @1:20
@@srgsparky4764 It almost! 😀 Thank you!
Great Video
Fantastic!! This is about the 20th video I've watched - WISH IT HAD BEEN THE FIRST! Many thanks.
On a Chevy 2500 there are 9 grease fittings already on the truck……they won’t grease them at the dealer unless you insist and double check….
1997 7.3 4x4 no upper grease zerks ..Problem solved ...Thanks a ton...
Thanks alot. I did like ya said on my pro master van made a big difference went on a trip to a pro motocross race Unadilla NY 4 hr drive couldn't believe how sensitive the steering was perfect 👌 take care
That is Awesome 👍🏽
I have a couple of these things, and I have never actually used them. I have all of the brand new parts to replace the entire front end of my F350, but due to an endless procession of unexpected circumstances, my truck can't be sidelined for a while. Your video has me looking for grease needles right now, as the 16 year old joints aren't getting better. I'm getting it done today. Thanks for sharing.
AND FOR GOD'SSAKE, BE CAREFUL !
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I thought you were going to get a poke there.
We all do it.
@unstablenester941 I will be careful my friend 😀 It almost got me!
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I subscribed. 👍
@@unstablenester941 I thank you very much !😊
Grease needle is a money saver and yes I need to grease my vehicle next oil change at 4000 miles with Val oil
Thank you
In the UK, on an annual MoT inspection, they can fail the safety inspection for a ball joint leaking grease, so beware as replacing wishbones is not cheap.
I just had my oil changed on my chevy express. The work order said fittings were sealed. After watching this, I feel like I got screwed. I'll mention this to them next time and see what's they say. Thanks for the info!
Well actually they did not tell you anything wrong. It is a seal unit. My video is basically showing a way that you can grease a sealed unit. Thank you for watching!
Brilliant! I had no idea these attatchments exist.
Thanks for the instruction/info.
This must be not the first time judging by the grease leaving through holes. The sharper the needle probably less leakage.
Very good tip !
This might be easier than using the grease zirks to begin with. Cool.
Thanks my pro master van has no fitting I will try I like that better than the hypodermic needle I think I will put something over the hole agen thanks alot
but surly the grease would come out unless you seal the hole once you put grease in to it
Because of how tiny the whole is it seals up it's like a needle from a doctor you don't start bleeding a ton it seals up
I was thinking the same thing but r u better off having no grease at all.
@@ethanchosdad-xh9ih true.
Almost stabbed your own hand taking the shroud off that needle! 😮
Really helpful, thank you!
Thank you my brother ✊🏿
Thanks for this video.
im gonna buy one tomorrow , thanks!!
Thank you so much . God bless you ./.
Great video
Thank you.
Thank you!
What type of grease did you use? I understood oil based grease is not compatible with rubber, is it?
@kees7408 I use Multi-Purpose EP Grease
Appreciated
I tried it and on one ball joint the grease kept coming out imma remove the silicone and try again what can I use to remove silicone from rubber boot
In your case. You may want to use the small needle and do not pack the boot full of grease. More like half way. If you have used silicone. I would injet in another area. I myself have not used silicone.
Should the needle holes somehow be plugged or wouldn't the grease eventually leak out from these needle holes?
You can put a little Silicone on the hole
Thanks
Ps, Dam thanks alot does auto zone or Advance carry them I been wanting to do them but couldn't figure out definitely the small one. Thanks
I got both of them from Advance Auto
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What sealant did you use to seal the hole you created?
You can use black permatex RTV Silicone.
Thanks!
There was a zerk on top of that tie rod.
Its too much just enough for the innerjoint like 4 times is fine
tried this and wound up greasing my tires. video on flat fixing, please.
I am sorry to hear that. Look on my Channel and search the Video on Fix A Flat Tire.
thank you man
Isn't that going to 💥 after the first pothole
No sir, it seems to stay in well. You can place alitte silicone over the hole and be done.
How long does it take for the grease to leak out the hole you made? And don't tell me it won't leak out! And how do you tell how much damage was done to the ball before you pushed in new grease?
You do not have to pack it full of grease. Just enough to have some inside the boot. Ball Joints show several signs of wear. If you noticed a potting sound when turning left or right. Or frontend may Squeak. You can lift up the frontend and shake each wheel . If you have excess movement. That's a sign of worn ball joints .
Wow pretty cool and he replies to questions huge plus
Can I do this with my truck on the ground? Or do I need to lift the truck to relieve pressure/weight on the boots?
You can do it either way. But it is always best to grease Ball Joints and especially Kingpins off the ground.
Where can i buy such a tool i am in South Africa.
Wow!
Here in the USA you can purchase it from your local Auto Parts Store.
This doesn't leave holes?
@UCanHaveHim yes , it do leave a hole. Some use silicone for hole. If you can go underneath the boot, that would help.
Mine always leak where I poke em.
Sure looked like that tie rod had a grease nipple on top!
mine has no zerks and the rubber boots are shot partially gone.Would that mean I could not get grease to the ball joint?
I'm afraid that it maybe difficult for you to do this.
It has no issues noises or anything. Drives nice no wandering no tire wear. I might try spraying white lithium grease inside not sure if it would get to the socket or not in time. @@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892
That tie rod needs changing.
Doe you have to worry about the grease l eating out where you injected the grease?
I just inject enough to have inside the boot. Some may or will leak out.
You can degrease the hole and wipe some black silicone sealant over it to seal.
Which grease are you using?
All Purpose Grease
Where do you buy these tips?
I purchased them from my local Advance Auto Store.
@@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892 Thank you
so how do you get syringes if your not a user? im in australia.
In the US they are sold in the local Auto Parts Store.
Also try what we call a feed store in the USA…They sell syringes for livestock and equine medications/treatments.
@@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892.Outstanding video my friend. Thank you!
Does this stop the crackling noise when the steering wheel turns?? I replaced the ball joints & outer tire rods.
I had a buddy told me it stop his frontend noise. It can't hurt
The first one is easy
Won’t it come out now that there’s a hole??
Not all grease will come out.
Thank you