Can Oil Seal be Used in Place of Grease Seal

Updated 03/19/2020 | Published 03/18/2020

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Unitized Oil Seal for Trailer Hubs

(55)

$73.67

Grease Seal - Double Lip - 2.250" ID - 3.376" OD - GS-2250DL

(2269)

$12.13

Question:

Yesterday I went to my local NAPA dealer for replacement grease seals for my trailer hubs. I brought in the old grease seal so that he could find a match. It wasnt until after I got home that I realized that he had sold me a pair of OIL SEALS. Do I need to take them back, or will they work just fine with my greased bearings?

asked by: Tracy K

Expert Reply:

So long as the dimensions are what you need, you can use an oil seal as opposed to a grease seal on your trailer hub.

For example, the Oil Seal # 10-63 and Grease Seal # GS-2250DL both have 2.250" inner diameters and 3.376" outer diameters so they are compatible.

If you are in the process of changing out your bearings and seals, I have added links to help articles on how to replace them as well as a link to our entire selection of bearings, races and seals for you to check out.

expert reply by: Kyle S