Lubrication Information for Your Imperial


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PART WHEN LUBRICANT
Ball Joints Every 6 months Chassis Lube - Check here for more discussions about ball joints.
Body Bushings As needed -usually a year Silicone Spray Lube - Check here for more discussions about body.
Engine Oil Every 6 months or every 4,000 miles 10W30 or 40 (depending on weather)  Check here for more discussions about engine oils.
Front Wheel Bearings Every 20,000 miles or when brakes are serviced High temp wheel bearing grease - Check here for more discussions about front wheel bearings.
Rear Axle Re-lubricate every oil change or 6 months Multipurpose Gear Lubricant - Check here for more discussions about rear axles.
Steering Linkage Joints Every 3 years or 30,000 miles Chassis Lube - Check here for more discussions about steering.
Transmission- Shift Mechanisms As needed Chassis Lube - Check here for more discussions about transmission repair.
Universal Joint Seals Re-lubricate every oil change or 6 months Chassis Lube - Check here for more discussions about u-joints.
Upper & Lower Control Arms Once a year Silicone Spray Lube - Check here for more discussions about control arms.

 

We also have a number of Factory Service Manual's available for you to reference.  Please pick the year you would like to view the lubrication chapter oner Lubrication

 


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