Greasing 5th wheel with gear oil

Advance enticed me with a discount code. They do that when you look at something, then leave the site. 25% off, free shipping orders over $30.

6 bottles at $6.46 each, shipped to my front porch. That'll last me until next year.

 

I have a low lube Holland 5th wheel. You only need to lube the jaws. My old 5th wheel was a regular grease 5th wheel. I always used the red and tacky, always seemed to last the longest.

 

Do your fifth wheels wear "even"? Mine obviously rubs in a circle all the way around, and about 3" wide. Couple other spots too. They will be bare of grease after a good run, but the rest of it is still nice and covered with grease.

 

gonna try that. does it last? seems like a few turns and it would be metal on metal again

 

I have a friend that uses motorcycle chain lube. Sprays on a light coat, and with use it gets sticky and tacky. Says it doesnt take much and its cleaner? One can last months?

 

This is what they had, I have a week to return it, if its wrong. It was just under 8.00.

 

Can I use this to greese Every thing? I know the axles get the white container. But on the greese fittings on the truck.?

 

Cold climates I've heard folks will cut the 5th wheel grease with diesel to thin it out. Apparently the grease gets so thick it inhibits the articulation and can actually put you in the ditch on icy roads.

 

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