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Old 04-05-2014, 02:28 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Lane_S View Post
Has anyone tried Microblue Bearings or treatment to their bearings with success? I know OTR truckers who use them and say it makes a huge difference in their MPG's.

I inquired about some for my 03 Jetta TDI and ballpark figure is $50.00 per bearing to get the treatment to the bearings I supply. That has total cost at about $90.00 per wheel. Wanted to see what others have done in this area.
Some research papers were published decades ago with SAE regarding wheel bearing drag,and the consensus was that it was so low as to be insignificant.If it was totally eliminated,it would not reflect at the gas pump.
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