Should i use a grease gun with the thin needle, and appropriate grease to lubricate C.V. joints through the rubber boot?? Will this shorten its life??
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You most definitely should *not* puncture the CV Boot. This is primarily designed for U-Joints that have a needle fitting. Most CV joints are considered to be "sealed" units; and require little/no additional lubrication until part failure. You can clean/repack them, but if you do, the CV shaft should be removed from the vehicle, the boot should be disassembled by cutting the snap rings, cleaning, re-packing the joint, and replacing the boot/snap rings with new units. I've seen CV joints go 300K+ miles without maintenance, though. Why are you trying to lubricate them?
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Yes, you do need to use a lubricant. I used Griot's Speed Shine liberally and it worked great.
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Sure. It would definitely do the trick. However, I would recommend another product that would work better for that goal. I would use Huberd's Shoe Grease, if it's black leather.
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I just use lithium grease from Walmart. A good friend of mine does small engine work for living and said that it's fine to use that. Side note, he said to grease them as often as possible.
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This product is not a grease, it is a compound to put on the threads of bolts so you can get them off later. Sounds like you need an actual grease. I'd suggest you check the PTO manual or contact the dealer to find out which grease they recommend for your PTO.
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I have a small bottle of lubricating oil that I use for my hand gun. Use very little, works like a charm. A lot cheaper than olive oil!
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No! These tubes of grease were made for a mini-gun. While I can't say anything about the grease itself, there is nothing wrong with buying a mini-gun for your wheel bearing grease. If this is all you have to grease, go for it. The Lincoln gun is an excellent piece, but an overkill for 2 to 6 wheel bearings. Go for the mini.
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Tune-up grease is usually used on things like spark plug wire sockets and electrical connectors. I suppose it could be used. It certainly won't hurt. Anti-corrosion washers may help. Don't put that grease on distributor cap ends because it may prevent a secure bond attachment. Some battery post spray paint may work also. Don't use baking soda on a battery because it may get inside the cells. Charging system problems can contribute to corossion. Use a battery post cleaner. Tighten the clamps just until the clamp is snug and not touching the ends. Tune-up grease inside spark plug wire boots prevents freezing up on the spark plug which can cause the wire end to break. Use anti-sieze on the plug threads. Tune-up grease is usually used on things like spark plug wire sockets and electrical connectors. I suppose it could be used. It certainly won't hurt. Anti-corrosion washers may help. Don't put that grease on distributor cap ends because it may prevent a secure bond attachment. Some battery post spray paint may work also. Don't use baking soda on a battery because it may get inside the cells. Charging system problems can contribute to corossion. Use a battery post cleaner. Tighten the clamps just until the clamp is snug and not touching the ends. Tune-up grease inside spark plug wire boots... » Read More Tune-up grease is usually used on things like spark plug wire sockets and electrical connectors. I suppose it could be used. It certainly won't hurt. Anti-corrosion washers may help. Don't put that grease on distributor cap ends because it may prevent a secure bond attachment. Some battery post spray paint may work also. Don't use baking soda on a battery because it may get inside the cells. Charging system problems can contribute to corossion. Use a battery post cleaner. Tighten the clamps just until the clamp is snug and not touching the ends. Tune-up grease inside spark plug wire boots prevents freezing up on the spark plug which can cause the wire end to break. Use anti-sieze on the plug threads. « Show Less
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Good Morning Paulette, I have have not had the need to do this yet with my bike. But I can give you a word of advice that I have learned from other pieces of exercise equipment. Use a dry lubricant as the wet tends to hold dust which will build up in time. The dry lubricants. like used on outdoor bicycles, does not accumulate dust. Sorry I can't give you a procedure. I just haven't had the need to open it up yet.
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Jack, This Lumax unit requires NO external power. The hose connection can be adjusted to stay on the grease fitting as long as you don't pull to hard on it. You squeese the red handle to dispense the grease. The grease comes in a tube so you don't get dirty. The grease canister has a pull tab to open, drop the grease tube in the canister, you put the top back on the grease gun, attach the hose & fitting on the zirk you want to lubricate and squeese the handle to dispence the lubricant. You can purchase air powered grease guns, their very expensive and unless you've got dozens of fittings why spend that money. The Lumax unit comes with detailed instructions. Susan Jack, This Lumax unit requires NO external power. The hose connection can be adjusted to stay on the grease fitting as long as you don't pull to hard on it. You squeese the red handle to dispense the grease. The grease comes in a tube so you don't get dirty. The grease canister has a pull tab to open, drop the grease tube in the canister, you put the top back on the grease gun, attach the hose & fitting on the zirk you want to lubricate and squeese the handle to dispence the lubricant. You can purchase air powered grease guns, their very expensive and unless you've got dozens of fittings... » Read More Jack, This Lumax unit requires NO external power. The hose connection can be adjusted to stay on the grease fitting as long as you don't pull to hard on it. You squeese the red handle to dispense the grease. The grease comes in a tube so you don't get dirty. The grease canister has a pull tab to open, drop the grease tube in the canister, you put the top back on the grease gun, attach the hose & fitting on the zirk you want to lubricate and squeese the handle to dispence the lubricant. You can purchase air powered grease guns, their very expensive and unless you've got dozens of fittings why spend that money. The Lumax unit comes with detailed instructions. Susan « Show Less
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I don't recognize the reference to "oil can", and, as far as I can tell, it doesn't need oil. Any O ring has to stay flexible to function fully, and so that may need some level of grease, but I think that if it's used regularly it's unlikely to need attention in normal lifetime.
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Yes it should work fine, make sure you grease it so it won't tear the boot.
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Hello, you should look at the instructional videos for skateboards and the lubrication thereof. I also did a google search for"skateboard bearing grease." The search turned up more articles than I cared to read. The gist of that research is that this grease is heavy. Use a bike bearing product. Lubricate the bearings as needed. The special lubricants are not all that expensive and you use a tiny amount. I suggest watching Youtube videos on how to clean and lubricate skate wheel bearings. It is a small project that will truly help all the way around. Best of luck. You will be fine.
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don't use glue. Just make sure that you used to proper lube so it doesn't deteriorate the rubber
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wait until after they do check in and apply the graphite...this ZAP! lube acts in a manner similar to lithium grease and doesn't really need to adhere to the metal surface (axle) to be effective. if you were to apply the ZAP! lube prior to check-in it would be more problematic since the graphite may not adhere to the surface of the axle...wouldn't do any harm ultimately but won't add any benefit either. use this lube very lightly b/c over-application can occur and does build-up on the axle to the point where the wheels do not spin as freely.
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Shouldn't be a problem it is a grease about the consistency of wheel bearing grease or Vaseline.
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Hi Salve I. I would not use grease inside your lock. Use graphite powder lubricant instead. You can find it at the hardware store in small tubes.WD-40 is a cleaner - not a lubricant. If particularly stubborn, you might use it. But it should be a last resort.If you can get the lock open, I'd try the graphite first.When the lock is thoroughly soaked after a rain, I close my eyes and blow as hard as I can at/around the dials, lock shackle, and any openings in the lock in an effort to get as much water out as possible. Canned air that they make for cleaning cameras and computers, or a compressor, is even better.After blowing out as much water or whatever out of the lock, then use graphite. Bill B. Hi Salve I. I would not use grease inside your lock. Use graphite powder lubricant instead. You can find it at the hardware store in small tubes.WD-40 is a cleaner - not a lubricant. If particularly stubborn, you might use it. But it should be a last resort.If you can get the lock open, I'd try the graphite first.When the lock is thoroughly soaked after a rain, I close my eyes and blow as hard as I can at/around the dials, lock shackle, and any openings in the lock in an effort to get as much water out as possible. Canned air that they make... » Read More Hi Salve I. I would not use grease inside your lock. Use graphite powder lubricant instead. You can find it at the hardware store in small tubes.WD-40 is a cleaner - not a lubricant. If particularly stubborn, you might use it. But it should be a last resort.If you can get the lock open, I'd try the graphite first.When the lock is thoroughly soaked after a rain, I close my eyes and blow as hard as I can at/around the dials, lock shackle, and any openings in the lock in an effort to get as much water out as possible. Canned air that they make for cleaning cameras and computers, or a compressor, is even better.After blowing out as much water or whatever out of the lock, then use graphite. Bill B. « Show Less