Does All Grease Need to be Removed from Hub When Converting to Oil Bath
Updated 10/30/2025 | Published 10/04/2025
Question:
Can you put the oil bath hubs on and just wipe the grease off the bearings to use them or you have to start with new bears no grease
asked by: Jim B
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Expert Reply:
Hey Jim, you do need to remove all of the grease from the bearings but you don't have to replace them. Oil and grease shouldn't mix in the hub though as essentially it creates like a sludge in the hub which creates heat and can cause seal issues as well.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Unitized Oil Seal for Trailer Hubs
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Seals
- Oil Seals
- 2.25 Inch I.D.
- 3.38 Inch O.D.
- Dexter
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Jameson C.
10/30/2025
Hey Jim, how did things go after you cleaned the grease from your bearings for the oil bath hubs? Your results could help others switching from grease to oil setups.