The Importance of Greasing Franklin Suspension Components
Greasing Franklin suspension components is an important part of good auto maintenance. Many modern suspension components rely on grease to function properly, and to prevent wear. While much of a car’s suspension is sealed with grease today and made so that you can’t properly grease it yourself, there are still some areas of a vehicle’s suspension that benefit from regular grease application. Vehicle owners looking to get the most out of their cars, trucks and SUVs should purchase a grease gun and regularly fill grease fittings with fresh grease, or they should hire a mechanic to keep up with regular maintenance, including filling those grease fittings.
Extend the Life of Franklin Suspension Components
Franklin suspension components are constantly in motion and they come up with other components. Grease is necessary to slow down wear and to keep the different joints and sockets of the vehicle functioning properly. If grease fittings are allowed to get dry, your suspension components will wear out very quickly, leaving you with a rough riding vehicle and parts that require replacing.
Add Grease Yourself
Adding grease to a grease fitting isn’t that difficult, you simply attach a compatible grease gun and pump the fitting full of grease until you notice grease emerging from a different section of the component, or until you simply can’t add more grease to the fitting. By doing this regularly you’ll know for sure that your components are in good working order. A grease gun is affordable and replacement grease can be purchased regularly, but you need to be willing to take the time to do the job, and to check on the components of the vehicle regularly to keep it in good shape over time.
Get a Mechanic to do the Job
If you don’t want to mess with greasing up the fittings on your own vehicle, you can have a mechanic do the job for you. Many mechanics throw this type of job in along with regular maintenance, but it’s important that you ask whether or not it’s included, and that you find out if the mechanic can add in greasing your components during a service date if he wasn’t going to originally. It may cost you a bit more than the standard service, but you’ll be protecting and preserving your vehicle in the process.
Greasing up a vehicle is important maintenance and something that needs to be prioritized. If you own a vehicle with grease fittings it’s vital that you have the components serviced regularly and that you keep up with grease needs of the vehicle before excess wear occurs. Speak with the auto clinic of Franklin to find out how we can get your vehicle in the best shape possible.
