Cleaning zerks

[Jw5875]

Found this on you tube and is a great way to clean
out recessed areas around zerk fittings.
A few squirts of WD40 afterwards makes the
next greasing easier.

JW5875

 

[oosik]

Handy

 

[Smokeydog]

Always used a stick. Now see a better way. Maybe cut some teeth on the tubing for the lower ones packed with mud? Good tip.

 

[JCoastie]

I use q-tips, quick easy, double sided, cheap, disposable, no cutting, etc.

 

[SylvainG]

I put cap on them, They are always clean

 

[grsthegreat]

I just hit them with compressed air.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

I also keep caps on ever one of the zerks.... pop it off, grease, put back on.... easy peasy

 

[hube2]

Yep, caps keep them clean.

 

[Cycledude]

Caps made for grease zerks ? I was not aware they were even available

 

[SylvainG]

That's what I bought:

Boeray 800pcs M6 M8 M10 Polyethylene Plastic Oil Grease Gun Zerk Fitting Dust Cover Cap Cover Assortment Kits,Red Blue Green : Amazon.ca: Automotive

Boeray 800pcs M6 M8 M10 Polyethylene Plastic Oil Grease Gun Zerk Fitting Dust Cover Cap Cover Assortment Kits,Red Blue Green : Amazon.ca: Automotive

www.amazon.ca

 

[ranger danger]

Caps made for grease zerks ? I was not aware they were even available

I always use vacuum caps. They work great and are cheap and easy to replace.

 

[hube2]

I use these LockNLube Grease Fitting Caps (50 Count) (Yellow): Amazon.ca: Automotive