Is Greasing Considered as Car Repair?
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Greasing is used for lubrication in car repair. Grease is applied to key positions: Steering ball joints, grease nipples on the front axle and rear axle, universal joints on the drive shaft, etc. Car maintenance: Refers to the preventive work of regularly inspecting, cleaning, supplying, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the car, also known as car servicing. Grease: The common name for calcium-based lubricating grease. The origin of the name likely comes from the earliest type of lubricating grease, which was calcium-based, yellow in appearance, resembling lard, hence people vividly called it "grease". Nowadays, lubricating grease has developed into a variety of multi-series lubrication products.
As a veteran driver with over 20 years of experience, I've gained some insights into car maintenance. Greasing is part of the repair process, especially during chassis maintenance. It involves injecting lubricating grease into components like ball joints and bearings to reduce friction and prevent wear. This isn't done during every repair—for example, changing brake pads might not require it—but mechanics usually do it during routine maintenance or major overhauls. I remember one time when skipping the greasing caused squeaking noises while turning, and during repairs, we found severe component damage that cost several hundred extra to fix. You can do it yourself, but the tools are hard to find, and improper application can lead to mistakes, so I recommend leaving it to professional repair shops. Regular greasing extends the chassis's lifespan and prevents breakdowns—it's definitely one of the basic maintenance tasks, so don't overlook this small but crucial detail.
