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mm wrote:
What's with my grease gun?

Is lithium grease what I should be using, say for tie rod ends and
ball joints?


Generally, no. If this grease is white in color, it is not at all
close to what you want for front end work. The most common spec for
tie rod ends, ball joints, etc. is "EP #2". It would be best to check
your owner's manual for the type of grease called for, but a general
purpose EP#2 is used by most shops. It is commonly a dark brown, gray,
red, or black color. Years ago grease of this type was called sodium
grease, but I haven't seen that designation in probably 20 years. You
can't go by the color alone. Look for an SAE or other specification.

White "lithium" grease is for door hinges, lock strikers, latches, and
similar non critical uses.

As for the grease gun, sometimes it is just tough to get them pumping
if they get air in the pump ahead of the grease. Or it may just be
worn out or otherwise broken. That's the way it goes with yard sale
stuff!


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