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What grease is this in the tailgate

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by myn75, Feb 23, 2023.

  1. Feb 23, 2023 at 3:03 PM
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    hiPSI

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    It is White Lithium.
     
  2. Feb 23, 2023 at 3:39 PM
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    Tacoma Trailhead

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    He doesn’t. Well if he actually uses Amsoil he might. “Amsoilites” use the most expensive oil and praise it like it’s a deity than change their oil religiously at 5k miles. Seems contradictory.
     
  3. Feb 23, 2023 at 3:48 PM
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    I have the same! Discovered as I was installing OEM Tailgate Lock. **This was taken before the lock washer was installed over the actuator.

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  4. Feb 23, 2023 at 4:00 PM
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    That's just basic wheel bearing type grease. White lithium doesn't become transparent like that when it goes brown.
     
  5. Feb 23, 2023 at 4:35 PM
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  6. Feb 23, 2023 at 4:38 PM
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    faawrenchbndr

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    It turns peanut butter color when it’s old
     

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