Reply to "Engine lubrication cycles"

I grease all of my engine gearboxes when I first receive them with 0.5-1.0 mL of Red N Tacky. This measurement is recommended by MTH and I have found it a good guide no matter what make.

I have no plan on adding any more grease anytime soon, especially when I can see a small amount ooze out of the axle shaft bushings on the chassis. Red N Tacky's "Tack" keeps it on the moving parts.

Excessive grease from frequent "regreasing" will ooze out heavily and make things a mess.

I use Labelle 108, which is a thicker "light oil" so it stays on things like the siderods and other moving parts better and lasts a bit longer.

I probably "re oil" once a year. I do this based on whether or not I get a drop of oil on my finger when I touch the rod pivot points. If my finger is dry, time to oil.

I will also oil other parts like any axle bushings/bearings at this time as well.

2/13/1811:52 AM

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