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Manufacturing bearings requires very expensive/precise machinery which china does have however quality requires more than the best machinery. Quality also requires attention to detail in the entire manufacturing process from procedures to materials. High quality lubricants (grease) are also...

I have had a couple situations with trailer bearings. I would remove the wheels & inspect the bearings because they may have been improperly greased when assembled or they may be an inferior imported product. If the bearings are not a quality name brand then I would replace them with Timken or...

I agree that using the recommended coolant is the safe way to go. But to keep on the topic my other question was, what are the adverse effects of using coolants other than those recommended by the manufacture or mixing coolant types?

saaber1 The dealership had 2 SAAB mechanics prior to my arrival so I didn't get into the engines except to adj valve's & other maintenance such as brakes & such. My most vivid recollection is the inboard front disks and a ridiculous price for brake pads which were sold as 2 part numbers. The...

I'm a motor head and have worked at dealerships servicing MB, BMW, Peugeot, Fiat, Volvo, Honda & Saabs. Left the auto repair business in 1979 to work at General Electric in engineering on the development and testing of the hydro mechanical transmission used in the US Armies Bradley Fighting...

Interesting conflicting advice. I live in the mountains located in Massachusetts’s Berkshires and bought a new 4x4 Cummins Turbo Diesel in 1990. I started using moly fortified grease in 1992 which at that time was recommended for mining and construction equipment and have had no grease related...

I feel the same way! i refuse to buy new made in china vicegrips. I have found american vicegrips at swap meets and have been stocking up. Who knows american vice grips may be the next collectable.

My first bike was a 1974 ducati 750 GT which currently has 14,700 miles. Paid $2450.00 2000 Ducati 996 1974 Ducati 750 Sport Honda CR 450F 2000 Goldwing sold