Lubricating HO Locos
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MasonJar Wrote:Grease is for gears, oil for bearings... at least that's what I was always told.
Sounds backwards

Crankshaft Bearings = Grease

Automotive Gear, Transmissions = Oil

Transfer Cases = Oil

Roller bearings = Packed Grease


Case of "oil or grease" is about ease of use. Use grease for open applications, use oil for sealed units, but you can use either for anything
Tom

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