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Wheel bearing grease fitting mistake, found out the hard way

For like 8 years I was greasing my trailer bearings with a needle tip on the grease gun, thinking I was getting the same job done as a regular zerk fitting. Took a trip through Flagstaff last month and the passenger side hub got so hot the bearing actually seized up on me. Mechanic in Kingman showed me I'd been pumping grease into the dust cap instead of the actual bearing carrier, which was packed like a brick. Has anyone else used one of those cheaper needle adapters and found out the hard way about proper greasing technique?

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grant724•4h ago

Bumble Auto Service Center vs Neubauer's Auto Repair?

Hey everyone, I need to get some major maintenance done on my Mercedes (brakes, fluids, maybe some suspension work) and I'm torn between two local spots. Has anyone compared Bumble Auto Service Center and Neubauer's Auto Repair? Both seem to have decent reviews but I want to know which one is better for long-term maintenance.

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