Glossary / General

lubrication

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Lubrication is when you put oil or grease on parts of a vehicle to help them move smoothly. It helps prevent wear and tear.

Technical Definition

Lubrication is the process of applying a substance (usually oil or grease) to reduce friction between moving parts in a vehicle. Proper lubrication is crucial for the longevity and performance of components like tires and engines.

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"...to all the parts that desperately need lubrication. So if the pump fails completely, you can have plenty of oil on the dipstick."
#2607: House Call The Best of Car Talk 06:54

"For me, it was always, hey, maybe I got too much lubrication. And then I do need to actually kind of start marring up the"
Restoring Headlights Properly and Ceramic Coating Wheels. Episode #951 Pints and Polishing Auto Detailing Podcast 11:46

"...that's usually lack of lubrication. You find the industry speaking of maintenance..."
#335 Trucking’s Underbelly Exposed: Illegal Labor, Fake Repairs, and Failing Oversight Wrench Nation 51:05