Steering knuckle lube

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shrinx
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Re: Steering knuckle lube

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Thank you for your suggestions. I've just ordered some M22 Flat Copper Washers. Maybe the one I used (Copper crush gasket - #MS35769-18) was incorrect or I installed it upside down, if that's possible. Once I receive the new washer, I'll drain the lubricant (AMSOIL 75W-90 Long Life 100% Synthetic) and refill. I plan to reuse the drained lube plus some out-of-the-bottle lube to top it off. Am I nuts to reuse the drained fluid?
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Re: Steering knuckle lube

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I never retain or reuse used oil as there could be contaminants or metal shavings within.
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Re: Steering knuckle lube

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Cal_Gary wrote: Fri Aug 29, 2025 11:28 pm I never retain or reuse used oil as there could be contaminants or metal shavings within.
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In this case, he JUST put the fresh oil in. Would you still not use that?
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Re: Steering knuckle lube

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If I felt I drained it from a clean gearbox I'd likely reuse it to save some cash.
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