A tip for all the DIY's that grease their own zerks.

Also, where can I find all the grease points on my truck?
And what type of grease

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ma-access-cab-4x4-pick-up-w-v6-engine.379149/

 

Page 541 (I think) of your Owner's Manual.

 

i've had that think in my Amazon cart for some time. i haven't bought because i didn't want to get it only to find i still can't reach the most forward zerk. sounds like i need to go ahead with the buy. thanks OP.

 

The standard grease gun tip works just fine. The reason yours is hard to pull of is because the tip is probably not worn in and loose.

 

I use a Milwaukee m12 and the hose is like 3ft long. Easy mess free operation for $100

 

You will love it if only for the 2 front hard to reach zerks. I'm frugal but it's worth it for the hasslefree/ time-saving performance.

 

Asking again... Besides the obvious price difference, can anyone comment on how LockNLube's

$11 LockNLube Narrow Needle Dispenser

Narrow Needle Dispenser compares to their

$42 LockNLube Grease Gun Coupler XL - Extra reach for recessed grease fittings

Grease Coupler XL? Would the XL be better for reaching Tacomas' recessed driveshaft zerks, or is the standard

$33 LockNLube Grease Gun Coupler locks onto Zerk fittings. Grease goes in, not on the machine. World's best-selling original locking grease coupler. Rated 10000 PSI. Long-lasting rebuildable tool.

Coupler sufficient?

 

I'm interested in this too, so here's a thirty minute bump.

 

I can only share my experience with you. On our 2012, the standard Lock N Lube worked for all the DS zerks. On our 2015, the front DS was a bit more finicky and I ended up using the Lock N Lube needle dispenser which worked great. I think the zerks in the 2015 were at a slightly different angle which didn't allow the standard L&L to seal completely and the needle dispenser allowed for a slightly different angle which allowed for grease transfer.
Sorry I can't give you a definitive answer....

 

Just got this


Will try it out this weekend and report back.

 

It works great!

 

Here is my experience.
the Lock'n lube is great for the drive shaft, but on the most forward zerk of the front drive shaft, I could not make it fit. I have a 2009, Access Cab 4x4.

I'll be fabercobbling the needle adapter since its not available on Amazon.ca

 

Can someone recommend a decent manual grease gun to pair this with? I had a cheap mini one from the parts store and it leaked all over my tool box.

 

$20 Performance Tool W54204 Professional 14oz Pistol Grip Grease Gun, Ergonomic and Efficient Lubrication Solution for Industrial and Automotive Applications.

This is the one I bought, its decent. Above all, I would recommend a "one handed" gun.
also while your in the spending mood, get some

$7 Lucas Oil 10005 Red 'N' Tacky Grease - 14 Ounce

Red'n Tacky to go with it

 

Specifically Oscar U. Zerk

Terrific info @xaircav . Thanks!!

Here’s the Wiki page
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grease_fitting

 

I just use a regular mini grease gun with a flexible hose. Clean the zert with a dry rag and push on. Never had a problem.

 

If you have compressed air, consider a pneumatic grease gun with a flexible line to the fitting. Easy peasy laying on your back, maneuvering the fitting to the zerk, then pulling the trigger for a blast of grease. Blows through any crud or stuck fittings. I can’t imagine going back to a manual...

I got a Lincoln for under $70 bucks and the Lock and Lube. I also got the needle fitting just in case but haven’t needed it.

 

I'm a shadetree mechanic through and through. I've completed a dozen engine swaps, transmission and clutch jobs, completed all variety of difficult and skillful repairs to my and my friends vehicles for nearly 20 years...and today I learned to turn the nozzle 45* to assist in removing it with ease. This is the most useful thing I've learned in years. I hate you, you brilliant bastard. Hate you.

 

Agreed, though I do mine twice a year on my camping vehicle (which sees about 8K miles a year, so 1.5 oil changes), due to the offroad wear and tear it sees (very mild, but still); once before winter sets in and once before summer wheeling. Significant others gets it once a year, season depends on when I remember to do it.

You don't have to grease, but it makes things last longer and function smoother in the meantime. I've owned several 150K+ mile vehicles that I'm sure have never been regreased.