I just bought 2 Mopar hub/wheel bearing assemblies made in 2001. Then I remembered the shelf life of grease is recommended by some manufacturers as 5 years. Should I be worried that 18 year old bearings grease has deteriorated and may not protect? Also seals could also have deteriorated in that time.
SKF recommends a shelf life for sealed bearings at 3 years. I already bought them and am going to run them, but wonder if I should think more about sealed bearing manufacture date when making future purchases.
Like Steve Martin's character in "The Jerk" who got the latest vintage wine because after hitting the big time he could afford the "fresh stuff" should manufacture date of sealed bearings be considered?
SKF recommends a shelf life for sealed bearings at 3 years. I already bought them and am going to run them, but wonder if I should think more about sealed bearing manufacture date when making future purchases.
Like Steve Martin's character in "The Jerk" who got the latest vintage wine because after hitting the big time he could afford the "fresh stuff" should manufacture date of sealed bearings be considered?