Synthetic axle and wheel bearing lube

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Introduction
Reduces internal bearing friction leading to less energy being absorbed as heat. Also increases bearing life. Most effective for vehicles driven in cold climates where conventional lubricant viscosity increases as ambient temperatures fall.

Instructions for mod

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User experiences

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User data

User Name	Car Make, Model, Year	Cost of Mod	Time to Perform Mod	MPG Before Mod	MPG After Mod	MPG improvement guess	Instruction Link
Example Data Saand	Example Data Mazda, 626, 1991	Example Data $5 USD	Example Data 1 Hour	Example Data 27.2	Example Data 29.8		User mod detail or measurement detailed data
kir_kenix	1997 Chevy s10 2.2	$7	no extra time	26	26	No FE gain noticed. However I do plan on doubling the service interval.

Problems / Consequences of mod

-Possible damage to bearings due to lubricant leaking out of bearing or water entering previously sealed bearings

References

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Wheel bearing grease