Checking Hub Oil

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Checking Hub Oil

September 20, 2018, 02:17:46 pm

OK. Getting ready to take a big trip so I want to check the hub oil. So......what's the trick to remove the fake nuts?? I have the majic tool....do I turn 'em ( no threads ) or what??!!!

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Reply #1 – September 20, 2018, 02:27:24 pm

Alcoa Lug Nut Covers

Yes, turn them if they're like the ones above.

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Reply #2 – September 20, 2018, 02:36:28 pm

Oops......they DO screw off. My Bad
Thanks

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Reply #3 – September 21, 2018, 12:17:51 pm

We cut round center hole in hub cap to see oil level anytime, otherwise flying blind, unless the cap comes off. Some other brands of motorhomes have OEM center holes.

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Reply #4 – September 21, 2018, 01:10:24 pm

If your talking about steer axle hubs why would you remove the wheel? Unless you are talking about a "baby moon" type hub cover and if so you use a screw driver to pry it off..I must be missing something here.

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Reply #5 – September 21, 2018, 01:14:50 pm

I wonder if I have been checking the level correctly. My hubs have a removable disc on the wheel. Take them off and there it is but maybe I am doing this wrong.

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Reply #6 – September 21, 2018, 01:48:31 pm

Just take the hub cap off and then your not "flying blind",more apt to get dirt and dust in that area with a hole in the hubcap,there is a small amount of air able to go in and out of the oil area,that's why there is a small hole in the red cap.Hubcaps go on and off pretty easy.

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Reply #7 – September 21, 2018, 01:59:00 pm

I've had some brake work done recently so I'm sure it's been checked sooo.

If it's not leaking..... it's OK ??

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Reply #8 – September 21, 2018, 02:10:37 pm

Quote from: Bob & Sue – September 21, 2018, 01:59:00 pm

If it's not leaking..... it's OK ??

Bob,

Not always. You can get water in the hub and contaminate the oil, thus the oil will be milky and loose it's lubricity. Thus one reason to visually check. But to answer your basic question, No the oil won't evaporate and disappear.

Mike

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Reply #9 – September 21, 2018, 02:26:59 pm

Fine...... I'll be checking it. But I was hoping it was like greasing the brake calipers ( service at 100,000 or so) keep an eye on it but leave it alone. I'm guessing I'll get flamed for that point of view

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Reply #10 – September 21, 2018, 02:28:25 pm

We won't flame or blame you.Think one reason we check it frequently is that it's so easy to,and then just pop the cap off and
add oil if needed.

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Reply #11 – September 21, 2018, 03:17:46 pm

This same applies to Your Steer Hubs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l--gh-S8904

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Reply #12 – September 21, 2018, 03:38:48 pm

I thought steer hubs was what Glenn was talking about.. I will hush because I've been lost from the start.

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Reply #13 – September 21, 2018, 04:03:25 pm

Quote from: Dub – September 21, 2018, 03:38:48 pm

I thought steer hubs was what Glenn was talking about.. I will hush because I've been lost from the start.

Dub he was asking about steer hubs. But I noted on the video that this process applies. Does it not?

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Reply #14 – September 21, 2018, 04:05:55 pm

Yes it do.

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Reply #15 – September 21, 2018, 04:17:43 pm

Quote from: Dub – September 21, 2018, 04:05:55 pm

Yes it do.

So now we have everyone confused!!

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Reply #16 – September 21, 2018, 04:25:44 pm

If you do a search for "Hub window" you will see how I made my hubcap a see through.
Jason

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Reply #17 – September 21, 2018, 04:27:44 pm

Quote from: stump – September 21, 2018, 04:17:43 pm

So now we have everyone confused!!

10-4.... I spect so

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Reply #18 – September 21, 2018, 05:19:38 pm

The hub in the video is on a 18 wheeler,that picture in the video is the same as our front hubs,our front hubs have a hubcap
that prys off without taking anything else off,you then can see the hub and add oil.
Our rear hubs are lubricated by the differential oil and do not have that style of sight glass.
Barry and others are talking about cutting a hole in the front hubcap to see the level without taking the cap off.

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Reply #19 – September 22, 2018, 10:51:44 am

How to make a oil hub window
Front Hub Window
Hope this helps.
Jason

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Reply #20 – September 22, 2018, 11:14:40 am

Quote from: jerrett – September 22, 2018, 10:51:44 am

How to make a oil hub window
Front Hub Window
Hope this helps.
Jason

So, After 5 years how has it worked? Did the window remain clear enough to effect inspection?

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Reply #21 – September 22, 2018, 11:27:39 am

It has stayed clear and I check the oil level on a regular basis. I believe the silicone and the center bolt pulling them together keeps it water tight. If it did leak it would be easy to remove the center bolt and reseal it. It is easier to see the oil level by using a flash light.

Jason

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Reply #22 – September 22, 2018, 08:46:56 pm

Jason,
how did you cut the plexiglass circles?

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Reply #23 – September 22, 2018, 09:25:44 pm

With a hole saw for the drill or a drill press. Drilled half way on each side. Slow speed and not too agressive of a tooth set.
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Jason

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Reply #24 – September 22, 2018, 10:08:20 pm

For something that only really needs to be looked at when your oil is changed this is a lot of work!
If you have a seal leaking, trust me You will see it long before you need to worry about hub oil level!
It makes a big mess! Jmo

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