Change the color of grease each grease time and you will see color change and know that you are pushing the old grease completely out . The only Lucas product I use is Red-n-Tacky and Green-n-Tacky .
I like the red. Its easier to see in the dark also I grease them so often I don't need to switch between the two.. don't forget to grease your trailer....
good video. My professional criticism as a heavy duty lube tech for 25 years: -too much grease in the clutch release bearing. I do 2 pumps once every 2-3 weeks. (based on info from a transmission mechanic) -too much grease in steering gear box. I do 1-3 pumps once per month and it is important to keep the engine running during this procedure. The pressure keeps the grease from compromising the internal seal. (based on info from steering box rebuilder) In an ideal world, we could lift the rig by the frame rails so the spring pins could get greased properly. Keep up the good work!
Great video Driver! Started doing all of my maintenance myself for the same reason. I’ve been greasing my truck manually! Going down to Harbor freight today, 😁I have to get me one of those little electric grease gun.
I watched this to make sure I was doing mine right. Great video bro but I would like to suggest maybe telling people what you are greasing and how much grease to put in each grease fitting. And how often. With my line of work, I was told every two weeks is the longest we should go without greasing. And I generally stick to 5-6 pumps on everything. Grease coming out of it is when a lot of people stop but I do feel like that’s overkill and more messy. I mainly watched this to make sure I didn’t miss any fittings and I noticed you missed the steering shaft. Thanks for taking the time to post this. Keep trucking and good luck in 2023 driver
With all the grease I've seen on. these trucks, for some reason it didn't dawn on me that I had to grease a bunch of stuff. My cousin told me a few weeks ago about greasing the air brakes somehow.
When greasing the kingpins, you want to lift the axle up and check for play while the wheels are off the ground, greasing the kingpin while wheels are on the floor doesn’t do much
One mechanic said to me that best way to grease king pin is to lift a truck enough to spin a wheel. I'm using a 20T bottle jack from Harbour Freight and since I start doing this I didn't have problem with king pins, they last very long time
My neighbor took me in as help. Im new few months. What learned do a few pumps then listen for the splat of grease going through. If it back fills the fitting I scoop it up and glop it in the steering knuckle... also he reminds me to not overload the U joints and also push up on the shafts to check for movement... cunt hair is fine... so far all I know is western star, kenworth and Volvo. Im assuming they are all close to the same... forgot to mention i check the oil and make sure the coolant is in the bubble first... I'm learning a lot but I'm also learning what I don't like haha
@@StarCarTrucking It's been a over a year since you uploaded this vid,,, how you liking it so far?? Does it make any mess when getting cartridges in an out??
You say if the mechanic at TA isn't gonna do his job then why pay him? And then you don't grease your steering shaft or slack adjusters and don't grease the trailer
U seem like u take pride in your work am sure u went back and greese it what u missed I got the message in this video is do things yourself and not get ripped off thanks for that new subscriber😊
Change the color of grease each grease time and you will see color change and know that you are pushing the old grease completely out . The only Lucas product I use is Red-n-Tacky and Green-n-Tacky .
I like the red. Its easier to see in the dark also I grease them so often I don't need to switch between the two.. don't forget to grease your trailer....
How often should you grease the fittings. I'm fairly new to my own truck. Got an oil change and forgot to say ultimate pm
You dont need to push all the old grease out. Just needs to be grease there.
good video.
My professional criticism as a heavy duty lube tech for 25 years:
-too much grease in the clutch release bearing. I do 2 pumps once every 2-3 weeks.
(based on info from a transmission mechanic)
-too much grease in steering gear box. I do 1-3 pumps once per month and it is important to keep the engine running during this procedure. The pressure keeps the grease from compromising the internal seal. (based on info from steering box rebuilder)
In an ideal world, we could lift the rig by the frame rails so the spring pins could get greased properly.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks
Great video Driver! Started doing all of my maintenance myself for the same reason. I’ve been greasing my truck manually! Going down to Harbor freight today, 😁I have to get me one of those little electric grease gun.
Great content 👌 👏 thanks bro
Glad you liked it!
This was a great start for me, thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Good content.
Harbor Freight Tools strikes again
Thanks
Subbed! Thanks for the video
Dope information brother!!
great video brother 👌
Thanks 👍
I watched this to make sure I was doing mine right. Great video bro but I would like to suggest maybe telling people what you are greasing and how much grease to put in each grease fitting. And how often. With my line of work, I was told every two weeks is the longest we should go without greasing. And I generally stick to 5-6 pumps on everything. Grease coming out of it is when a lot of people stop but I do feel like that’s overkill and more messy. I mainly watched this to make sure I didn’t miss any fittings and I noticed you missed the steering shaft. Thanks for taking the time to post this. Keep trucking and good luck in 2023 driver
Appreciate it 🙏 am not perfect 💯
Get greas Grip fitting. They work great.
I love ur videos bro. Please this is my job I also do change oil and filters for heavy duty vehicles and machines.
Good stuff man 👌
Thanks for watching subscribe for future how to videos and seni truck restoration
Never put that much in your clutch bearing
With all the grease I've seen on. these trucks, for some reason it didn't dawn on me that I had to grease a bunch of stuff. My cousin told me a few weeks ago about greasing the air brakes somehow.
yes, the s-cam style linkage usually has grease fittings for the s-cam tube (or the bushing block) and on the slack adjuster.
When greasing the kingpins, you want to lift the axle up and check for play while the wheels are off the ground, greasing the kingpin while wheels are on the floor doesn’t do much
That's how it's done ✔ 👏
One mechanic said to me that best way to grease king pin is to lift a truck enough to spin a wheel. I'm using a 20T bottle jack from Harbour Freight and since I start doing this I didn't have problem with king pins, they last very long time
Great tip!
Thanks for sharing. I subscribed to your channel.
Thanks for the sub!
Are the tips one size fits all or does it need an adapter or something?
1 size fits all unless u break it like I did
Thanks.
Thanks for watching
good video bro
Appreciate it
Like the videos gonna stop at harbor freight and get me one of them grease guns and creepers
Get the m18 milwaukee grease gun. Home depot has a sale on it. Without battery 199. M12 run slower and pain in the A...
I'll definitely get one
Nice tip bro
What brand is your grease gun ?
Harbor Freight has 2 versions: Hercules @ $135 & Bauer @ $125
I never push the spring handle in. That way i know how much grease i have
Also whatever grease is left i glop it in the steering nuckle
My neighbor took me in as help. Im new few months. What learned do a few pumps then listen for the splat of grease going through. If it back fills the fitting I scoop it up and glop it in the steering knuckle... also he reminds me to not overload the U joints and also push up on the shafts to check for movement... cunt hair is fine... so far all I know is western star, kenworth and Volvo. Im assuming they are all close to the same... forgot to mention i check the oil and make sure the coolant is in the bubble first... I'm learning a lot but I'm also learning what I don't like haha
All good points.
I prefer a metric cunt hair, but that's just a preference after 15 years of service in Asia, Australia and Europe.
U will.learn something new every day
Look at an automatic lubrication system called Grease jockey by Graco
What kind of grease you using in video?
Heavy duty red grease
Just me or did you miss the steering shaft and the bottom of the king pins?
I did miss in video but I did greese it
What's the name of that grease gun and where to buy??
It's harbor freight earthquake
@@StarCarTrucking It's been a over a year since you uploaded this vid,,, how you liking it so far?? Does it make any mess when getting cartridges in an out??
Actually it works really good 👍 easy to use still works 👍 great
Thanks
How to do u know when to stop ?
When u start to see greese coming out
How do you know how much to add?
When u see it coming thru just stop
@@StarCarTrucking except on the clutch bearing! :)
Only add 2 pumps
You say if the mechanic at TA isn't gonna do his job then why pay him?
And then you don't grease your steering shaft or slack adjusters and don't grease the trailer
It was cut out of the video don't be an idiot 🙄
@@StarCarTrucking Should have told him "That's how the Tech at TA showed me how to do it"
U seem like u take pride in your work am sure u went back and greese it what u missed I got the message in this video is do things yourself and not get ripped off thanks for that new subscriber😊
How much they pay you at TA
What are you supposed to do with those nipples break can they be replaced
Replace them you can buy a kit on harbor freight
Like the videos gonna stop at harbor freight and get me one of them grease guns and creepers
They work great 👍