I bought a used Ranger with a trailer that has the cool oil orbital lubricant for the axles.
What is the appropriate maintenance for these?
How often do you change the oil, is it supposed to be at least 1/2 full when you see it through the cap, etc.
Any maintenance suggestions are appreciated
Just what I needed!Thx Jon!
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I did a video on this a few years ago. Enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mryTOKn1wRw
It’s kind of potato, potahto, but I use the Lucas (brand) Hub Oil in mine. It’s recommended for these systems as it’s supposed to prolong seal life and reduce leaks. The over the road guys use it in the fronts of their rigs and they put tons of miles on between changes
jerr
Good tip. 
-J.
Better minds than mine can tell me, but I sometimes wonder if synthetic lubes aren’t “too slick”. My ’10 Chev 5.3 went from a quart every 3000 towing miles to a quart every 800-1000, also towing with Amsoil.
jerr
fill them all the way!…. I know it sounds weird, but….. im even a mechanic and I say no way but mfg. says yes so. send me your email and I can forward you some info right from ranger and the trailer mfg.
You can google up the manual for the hubs >>> “Trailer Buddy Gold” They state full – no air.
But I’ll agree, if you have at least 1/3 full, the bearings will get lubed and you will likely never have a problem either way.
In my opinion, keeping them full keeps water or any type of moisture out of the system.
The point of the video is to show how easy it is to switch out the lube.
-J.
ya its weird …. semi trucks usually use a oil bath in there wheel bearings and there always half full to allow for expansion when the oil gets warmer/hot……I run mine full and haven’t had a problem….
oh ya and I use Valvoline straight 50 wt “racing oil”….. napa sells it
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Thx 692fisherman!
I just sent if off to ya… it also includes all the part numbers from the mfg. so you can b uy parts on line….. cheaper than going to the dealer!!! trust me!!!
I just had mine done and you fill them all the way.I use 50 wt Valvoline oil to .Never a problem in 14 yrs.
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