Shop Talk Blog

The Official Blog for Texas Final Drive

Grease vs Oil, Or Why You Don't Put Grease in Your Final Drive Motor

by Dr McCaslin | Jan 08, 2019 |

Gear oil, Final Drive Problem, Lubrication, Grease

|
0 Comments

Some owners/operators see grease as a quick solution to a leaking seal, especially when it comes to a gear hub that is leaking oil. This is not a good temporary solution, much less a long-term solution. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we’ll explain why grease is not a solution to a leaking seal on a final drive gear hub -- and throw in an infographic for good measure!

Basics of Grease

by Dr McCaslin | Aug 29, 2018 |

Lubrication, Grease

|
0 Comments

In this Shop Talk Blog, our focus is going to be on the basics of grease as a lubricant. We’ll try to answer some of the most common questions about grease, such as what it is, what it does, and where it is used. We’ll also talk about shear thinning and whether you can substitute grease for oil.


Here are some additional blog posts you might be interested in ...

"Shop Talk Blog" Email Updates

Connect blog-rss-feed 

Posts by Topic

see all