XL35 "Assembly: Grease handle receptacle..."

[j789139]

Hello all,
Looking at Arcan 3 1/2-Ton Low-Profile Professional Service Floor Jack — Model# XL35 Assembly Instructions in the Product Manual online at NT. Page 3, step 2 says "Grease handle receptacle...".
Forgive my ignorance, but which brand and/or type of "grease" is recommend here?

 

[kkroger]

Anything would work, but plain ole Wheel Bearing Grease should be sufficient heck even lubriplate would work...

 

[j789139]

Anything would work, but plain ole Wheel Bearing Grease should be sufficient heck even lubriplate would work...

Thanks!
A quick search looks like those come in tubs or tubes; what exactly do you use to apply the grease?

FWIW; other than greasing the floor jack handle receptacle, I currently have the following jobs on my DIY auto repair to do list: change transmission fluid, oil & oil filter, tie rods (both inner) as well as FR L half axle. I also may attempt to change out the timing belt & water pump, then eventually brake pads. That said, I'm just wondering if I'll need any type of "grease" for any of these jobs...?

 

[JohnDeere1]

Just buy some wheel bearing grease or synthetic grease and grease your ratchets while your at it and you'll need to grease the axel anyways so it won't hurt.

 

[rlitman]

The brake jobs require a special grease.
Though brake grease would be fine on that handle, so if you have no other need for grease, go with that.

 

[joe_padavano]

This is simply to make it easier to turn the handle to lower the jack. Pretty much anything will work. Don't loose a lot of sleep over this.

 

[j789139]

Thanks to all!
No sleep will be lost.
That said, I have no grease gun, so how much use will this "Pistol-Grip Oiler" be to me because it's currently on my "Return list"?

 

[deberly12]

That is for oil not for grease. Two different things. Wheel bearing grease comes in a can so no gun necessary. Brake grease is in a squeeze tube. That being said grease guns are cheap and are necessary for anything with a grease zerk like ball joints or universals.

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[j789139]

That is for oil not for grease. Two different things. Wheel bearing grease comes in a can so no gun necessary. Brake grease is in a squeeze tube. That being said grease guns are cheap and are necessary for anything with a grease zerk like ball joints or universals.

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Thanks!
That being the case, it's probably not much use to me...RETURN IT and start shopping for a grease gun with grease zerk like ball joints or universals.

 

[Muzzy]

I gotta believe everyone has a use for an oilcan in their life. Especially if they work on cars or machinery.

Fill that bad boy half full of your favorite motor oil and keep it around.

 

[rlitman]

Thanks!
That being the case, it's probably not much use to me...RETURN IT and start shopping for a grease gun with grease zerk like ball joints or universals.

Do you have any zerks to grease? That oiler would be grand if you had an old foot treadle sewing machine, or steam powered machinery.

Brake grease can come in a tube. Mine comes in a jar with a brush cap. You could also spread it with your gloved finger (the grease is fine on your finger, but brake dust, not so much).

 

[j789139]

I gotta believe everyone has a use for an oilcan in their life. Especially if they work on cars or machinery.

Fill that bad boy half full of your favorite motor oil and keep it around.

Do you have any zerks to grease? That oiler would be grand if you had an old foot treadle sewing machine, or steam powered machinery. ...

Thanks!
Do you mean to tell me that this...

is essentially the same as something like this?

 

[j789139]

...Brake grease can come in a tube. Mine comes in a jar with a brush cap. You could also spread it with your gloved finger (the grease is fine on your finger, but brake dust, not so much).

Great, thanks...
That's very helpful!

 

[rlitman]

Thanks!
Do you mean to tell me that this...

is essentially the same as something like this?

Yes, exactly.

 

[j789139]

Yes, exactly.

Ah...Thanks!
Again, very helpful!

 

[j789139]

I gotta believe everyone has a use for an oilcan in their life. Especially if they work on cars or machinery.

Fill that bad boy half full of your favorite motor oil and keep it around.

Thanks!
And now, that I know what I have. You're right, the Civic door hinges could definitely use a little oil.

I wouldn't say it's my favorite motor oil because I use 5w30, but I do have an old quart of 10w30 lying around that's never been opened, and I have no plans for...How about that?

 

[66HertzClone]

While oil will stop any squeak the hinges may have it will be messy. Dirt and other debris will clink to that area applied making a mess. I prefer to use a spray lubricant for door hinges, one that dries and leaves behind a dry lubricant. This kind of stuff is what I use.

 

[j789139]

While oil will stop any squeak the hinges may have it will be messy. Dirt and other debris will clink to that area applied making a mess. I prefer to use a spray lubricant for door hinges, one that dries and leaves behind a dry lubricant. This kind of stuff is what I use.

Thanks!
Good point! I've used a bit of oil from the dip stick, in the past. Perhaps, that's why they're not only squeaky but the backs, are getting difficult to open.

 

[j789139]

I got the XL35 home...I'm calling her "Black Beauty"!
Looking through the hard copy User Manual that came with it; it's different from the "Product Manual", online at NT, which I linked to in post #1. FWIW, in step 2, I believe the hard copy calls the handle "respectable", a "yoke", instead...OK! That said, the hard copy gets specific about grease and oil lubricants for "Regular Maintenance", as follows:
"Monthly or As necessary (Depending on usage):
1. Using grease gun, add grease to grease fitting, in lift arm pivot shaft. (Use multi-purpose NLGI type grease only.)
2. Lubricate all linkages and pivot points. (Use white lithium spray grease only.)
3. Remove handle; lubricate handle receptacle and handle end. (Use white lithium spray grease only.)
4. Lubricate both rear casters bearings and both front wheels. (Use white lithium spray grease only.)

 

[joe_padavano]

Just an FYI. I've had the Arcan 3.5 ton jack for well over a decade. I use it a lot. I don't think I've ever lubed any of those points.

 

[j789139]

Just an FYI. I've had the Arcan 3.5 ton jack for well over a decade. I use it a lot. I don't think I've ever lubed any of those points.

Thanks...
Good to know!

 

[donpauli2]

This post is leaving me just a bit nervous


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