oil OR grease. Which is better?

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Which lubricant is best for your trailer hubs? Which one is easier to maintain? Are oil bath hubs more prone to catch on fire? This week’s video has The TrailerSmith digging into the pros and cons of both the oil and grease applications of trailer hubs.
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@1hasbeen531 4 күн бұрын

It's good that you remind everyone of the importance of preventative maintainence. To that end, why aren't hubodometers more common? I know newer trucks have trailer odometers, but for shared fleets, etc, it seems PM would be easier to keep up with.

@paulanderson388 17 күн бұрын

Using hand packed greased hubs is the best practice for most all trailers in the 3500-8000 pound axle range. The e-z lube hubs are more convenient but tend to have expansion problems when packed full that cause leaks that often blow out the rear hub seal contaminating the brakes especially when filled incorrectly by not turning the hub as you install the grease through the zerk. I know it is a PITA to conventionally pack the hubs, but it allows you to do the best repack, and affords the opportunity to inspect he bearings and races during the service.

@chrisvolk106 12 күн бұрын

Your videos are very informative.

@TheTrailerSmith 12 күн бұрын

Thank you! The feedback is appreciative. Mostly, we are glad the information is helpful. Thank you for watching!

@kevincameron8437 17 күн бұрын

And now I can start my day by saying I've learned something new. I've heard of oil hubs, but never learned about them. So, thanks for the education.

@jimmyaber5920 17 күн бұрын

On oil hubs, note that refill will take refilling until it is at the point it will spill out. The oil take a few minutes to run through bearings and it will settle and level goes down. You may need to top it up 10 minutes later to be at correct level. I ABSOLUTELY recommend the upgrade caps. Ibrun several trailers with oil bath (I recommend oil bath) and my only failures were clear plastic caps that cracked at thread root and were not overtightened.

@tommybounds3220 12 күн бұрын

Thank you for the video.

@kwmiked 14 күн бұрын

From what I've found in last 5yrs running a 8k with oil, if it gets milky looking, then the inside seal is failing and it's seeping oil inside the drum. It won't be noticeable for awhile because when using it the heat cooks it off, but when it cools from sitting thats when it let's in atmosphere and oil gets milky looking again. Oil is nice, but u should always watch them cause the amount of oil is minimum vs a OTR class 8 trailer. Oil is nice, but that seal is 20-30$ vs 10$ or less for grease. I'd rather have oil at this point vs grease. Been using synthetic oil 75-130 and it stays cleaner and doesn't get that nasty burnt smell 80/90 gets after a yr

@keithpayne8943 16 күн бұрын

Great explanation. Thanks

@daviscrt 17 күн бұрын

Great information thank you so much Don

@marty1140 16 күн бұрын

Always good information! Very helpful.

@asimoz6600 7 күн бұрын

I had a question I’m putting new brakes on my trailer but the wires are not colored does it matter how they’re connected because someone told me that it’s all straight wires to the brakes so it don’t matter

@jameshill6410 12 күн бұрын

When using the Mistik Jt6 high temp. Does it have to specify for wheel bearings or not.

@crspcritter 11 күн бұрын

I see dexter has sealed bearings for trailers . 🤔

@rubydually 17 күн бұрын

Good video... Very well said... I had MORryde install Independent suspension (8,000 lb) & electric over hydraulic disk brakes on my 17,000 GVWR fifth wheel RV. At the time MORryde gave me the option of oil bath or grease but they strongly recommended grease for many of the reasons you said. Just changing the oil is too convenient when you should be pulling the hub apart to inspect the bearings etc. Just the peace of mind makes it worth it.

@kwmiked 14 күн бұрын

With oil no need to pull apart and check bearings, if something is wearing the oil is gonna be silvery. Only have dark kinda burnt smelling oil if u change it once a yr if u use trailer alot. I use mine daily for 12-14k pieces of equipment and never had a bearing issue. In 5yrs I put 160k mi on truck, id say trailer has atleast 100k on it. And that's staying in one state daily

@georgehofgren6123 11 күн бұрын

@@kwmikedIs that 100k on the trailer on the same bearings?

@mikezdralek7316 17 күн бұрын

This is a great video and perfect timing. I’m currently dealing with a few issues on my Lippert hybrid axles. I have one wheel that went metal to metal on the brakes and another that is soaked in oil from losing the seal. Trying to find the right replacement drum is proving difficult. I believe the correct drum is a Dexter 8-219-13, could you confirm? They are oil bath hubs 8 on 6.5 with 9/16 studs. Also on the bearings you noted to different ones depending on rating. Everything online notes to use a 14125A outer bearing but the one I pulled out looks to be a 02475. The specs from National appear to be the same with the exception of the cone length. Again if you could confirm proper parts it would be appreciated.

@Lastcall115 17 күн бұрын

Great information. What brand bearings do you recommend? Koyo, Timken, etc?

@TheBuddy1939 17 күн бұрын

Out here in the west I guess we don’t have rubber gators to be concerned about. Thanks for the great instruction

@kwmiked 14 күн бұрын

They are everywhere, specially the hot states!

@mikeadler434 17 күн бұрын

👍👍

@richarddubois5529 16 күн бұрын

Oil for sure?

@JT-lq4yd 17 күн бұрын

I need to pack the bearings on my utility trailer. Is there a specific grease type?

@rubydually 17 күн бұрын

I use Lucas Oil Red "N" Tacky NLGI No. 2 Lithium Complex

@richarddubois5529 16 күн бұрын

Use 25581 instead of 25580 for inner wheel bearings

@davecollins6113 14 күн бұрын

Boat trailer oil I'll do every year, utility trailer or camping trailer with synthetic grease maybe every 3 yrs, camping trailer with oil, every 2 yrs depending on how long it sits for in that period, oil will detiorate a bit faster than grease, and trailer axles can't vent condensation when they heat up like a drive axle can, as they don't have breathers. If the oil is dark or cloudy, not clear, change it. MIleage on the synthetic oil & grease is nearly irrelevant, currrent oils can run to 3yrs, 250,000 miles these days, condensation and time is the enemy.

@chriselliott2364 15 күн бұрын

Keep it greasy and it'll stay easy!

@k4lenradio372 7 күн бұрын

I see them crooks at 107 have taken your advice. Please don’t waste your time and money leasing on with those folks

@TheTrailerSmith 7 күн бұрын

Not sure what you mean here?

@richarddubois5529 16 күн бұрын

This guy is a clown, semi uses oil it says it all and no it does not catch on fire.

@donmunro144 16 күн бұрын

I switched my semi trailers from oil to grease. I haven't had a single seal leak since switching. I hate to inform you, but both oil and grease are petroleum based, meaning both will burn.

@kwmiked 14 күн бұрын

They also hold 3x as much. It's really surprising that a 8k lasts with only 4-6oz of oil