Reliable EZ Loader oil filled hubs oil change

How I changed the oil in the hubs of my 2003 EZ Loader boat trailer. It is single axle with five lugs. It has Reliable oil filed hubs which are often rebranded with the EZ Loader Logo. I made this video because when I searched for info about changing the oil in this hubs, it was very scarce and I found it difficult to get the new oil back in through the small fill/drain hole.

[rickeyholtsclaw]

Maybe warning the oil before pouring...should speed up the process and take less effort...just a thought.

[thebigcountry]

I'm concerned this Lucas may be way to thick for such small bearings by what I was told, but you are right. 50w is impossible to find anywhere. I mean anywhere, and if you do. They treat it like it's Gold $. Not sure what I will do. I just may go 90w. Though I was told by the bearing/hub dealer. No more than 50w.
Well that puts me in a bind.
The hardest part about this easy job so far has been finding oil.. Ridiculous !

[czyhorse]

One thing I noticed a few years ago when draining the oil in my hubs was, when the trailer is 'jacked-up' enough to remove the tire, it leaves used oil left in the back side of the hub.
I leave the trailer connected to my truck during the oil change to prevent trailer movement. After removing the trailer tire, I lower the jack all the way down to facilitate complete draining of the hub. I use the same tool for injecting oil into the hubs.

[akowned]

i use marine gear lube... has worked for me for years. designed to work with water intrusion..

[factionfx]

Very nice. I just posted a video like this as well. I used Lucas as well. The hubs had about 5000 miles on them and oil was pretty black. Wonder if we could use 20w50 motor oil in the hubs? My trailer is a 2005, same exact hubs and wheels. double jet ski trailer with the 13" wheels. BTW, I think your rims are hosed up, and that is why your hubs are egged out as well. Like, your lug bolts have eaten your rims and then your hubs. You may need to get new rims (super cheap on etrailer, like $25 each) and then shave down the surface of your hubs. Watch my video and you'll see how my hubs look like new. Take care and happy fishin!

[stevemorgan]

I use a cheap grease gun, fill it with 90 weight, install the correct Alemite fitting and pump away. Be very careful to not overfill (it's possible to blow out the seals). Give it a few pumps and wait a few minutes to let it settle. To install a wheel that does not fit the pilot of the hub install a stud or two in the hub for alignment (hardware store, super cheap), put in a couple of lug screws, remove the studs and finish it up.

[daviddudley]

Do you know the part# for the plastic hub cover?

[Betanzio]

Do you think you can change the oil without taking the wheel off?

[williambrianscarborough]

Does the hub oil flow better when heated up?