Hood Grease????

Our shop uses a white lithium style.

You ARE talking about the ring sockets that catch the Hood pins when you close... normally round receptacles mounted near the firewall?

 

'I' think the lube is just there to keep the rubber bits from wearing down too quickly. I'm not a fan of big flops of grease, though, as with a split window you have to climb to get it really clean. I keep enough on there to let the parts move freely.

 

My Mack has the same pocket style, we grease them to keep the hood from squeaking/rattling. IIRC, we use the same grease we use on the 5th wheel, although in the winter that can be like fighting the hood to open.

 

Your talking about the pocket styles that are up near the windshield? I've heard of drivers placing a sock ( that you wear on your feet ) over them to help stop the squeaking.

 

I've always had good luck with Lucas Red n Tacky, either Tube, Tub or Spray Can. It stays put also!

 

if you ever had one dry out and start squeaking you'd know.lol. it will drive you crazy trying to find it.

 

you must have never had it hard then.js