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... because greases do not flow readily they are used where extended lubrication is required and where oil would not be retained.
the key to this conversation is that the oil needs to be retained. how hard would it be to keep oil in a ball joint or tie rod end if you injected oil into the joint? it would run out and there would be no lubrication due to the fact there is no oil. that results in metal to metal contact which causes wear and failure. to prevent this we use GREASE. grease is oil with what is referred to as a thickener added to it. ...
Bill, are you loosing grease or just keep packing it in the box?