Jiffy Lube
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Cletus_Vandam
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Lubing
It a fitting doesn't have a grease zirk, than they are sealed, pre-lubed from the manufacturer, and require no lube maintenance. The theory behind them is that they are "sealed" and there is no way for the lube to leak out or dirt/dust to enter the joint (until they fail). There isn't much you can do with these other than wait for the part to fail and replace them with a piece that has a zirk.
IMO, the theory is flawed because all lubricants break down over time and use, therefore it just a matter of time before the part fails. Not much you can do to prevent this other than changing out the ball joint, tie rod end, idler arm, or whatever the fitting is.
This is just another plan by the parts manufacturer of "planned attrition". I once saw an episode of This Old House where Bob V visited Edison's house and the light bulbs he made back in the 30's were still in use and working in a light over the dining table. If that's the case, why can't GE make that bulb today? Why, simple they wouldn't make as much money selling a bulb that lasted 70 years, when they can sell you a bulb every six-months....
It a fitting doesn't have a grease zirk, than they are sealed, pre-lubed from the manufacturer, and require no lube maintenance. The theory behind them is that they are "sealed" and there is no way for the lube to leak out or dirt/dust to enter the joint (until they fail). There isn't much you can do with these other than wait for the part to fail and replace them with a piece that has a zirk.
IMO, the theory is flawed because all lubricants break down over time and use, therefore it just a matter of time before the part fails. Not much you can do to prevent this other than changing out the ball joint, tie rod end, idler arm, or whatever the fitting is.
This is just another plan by the parts manufacturer of "planned attrition". I once saw an episode of This Old House where Bob V visited Edison's house and the light bulbs he made back in the 30's were still in use and working in a light over the dining table. If that's the case, why can't GE make that bulb today? Why, simple they wouldn't make as much money selling a bulb that lasted 70 years, when they can sell you a bulb every six-months....
Mikeinsmd
New Member
Nope, I own a grease gun too & do all the lubing...kwillia said:Exactly what I was wondering... I know about and own a grease gun and lube, but I was wondering whether or not the 'do it yourselfers' who do their own oil and filter actually lube too or do they let that part go...
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HollowSoul
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went to southern tire last week for a very simple service.
me- yes, can i get my tires balanced and rotated?
lady at counter- sure, we'll get you in and out in about 45 min
me- super
10 min go by and they pull mt truck into thebay....
after another 10 min go by i decided to go out and have a smoke and check the progress on my truck.
to my supprise, all the tires are on the truck and they are letting it down off the rack.
me- are you guys done with my truck allready!
mechanic- yeah, tire rotation is easy
me- ummmm, what about balancing?
mechanic- balancing is done with a machine, it's a lil extra......."do you want it done?"
me back at counter- your mechanic didn't even know he was supposed to balance my tires......what kinda f'n business are you runnin here?
me- yes, can i get my tires balanced and rotated?
lady at counter- sure, we'll get you in and out in about 45 min
me- super
10 min go by and they pull mt truck into thebay....
after another 10 min go by i decided to go out and have a smoke and check the progress on my truck.
to my supprise, all the tires are on the truck and they are letting it down off the rack.
me- are you guys done with my truck allready!
mechanic- yeah, tire rotation is easy
me- ummmm, what about balancing?
mechanic- balancing is done with a machine, it's a lil extra......."do you want it done?"
me back at counter- your mechanic didn't even know he was supposed to balance my tires......what kinda f'n business are you runnin here?
Cletus_Vandam
New Member
Chain729 said:
What are you basing this on? I haven't heard anything bad about Fram. I do stay away from the genric brands that always seem to be available.
Chain729
CageKicker Extraordinaire
itsbob said:
Purolator Pure One or Mobile 1 would be preferred.
Hell, even the Super Tech Walmart brand is better than Fram. I don't have all the info sitting in front of me, but here's a few that I do have:
http://wiggs.iskewl.org/filters/
http://people.msoe.edu/~yoderw/oilfilterstudy/oilfilterstudy.html
Not the best science, but worth a look.
I can't even remember what that is called anymore, anyone got the tip-in for me?
Cletus_Vandam
New Member
Thanks for the information in Fram filters...
I had always used them. I moving on to a new brand after I give this some reading.
Thanks again. From what I have read so far, the Fram filters are CRAP!
I had always used them. I moving on to a new brand after I give this some reading.
Thanks again. From what I have read so far, the Fram filters are CRAP!
nothinbutathang
New Member
oil and lube
Oil and lube job...hmmmmm sounds
Mikeinsmd said:Every 5K with synthetic.
Oil and lube job...hmmmmm sounds
huntr1
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Just for the record, I am rather impressed with Ford. When I changed the oil in my Focus for the first time, there were NO metal shavings on the magnetic tip of the drain plug. I was surprised that they cleaned the engine that well when they made it. It's not uncommon to find some small shavings on the plug that are from the initial machining process.
Petter Solberg
New Member
Another vote for the FRAMS filter being crap.
I use Purolator.
Another good filter is the NAPA Gold, or a Wix filter.
I use Purolator.
Another good filter is the NAPA Gold, or a Wix filter.