Here we go, another EZ lube debate!

The problem is the cheap Chinese wheel bearings. The bearing I posted above was used for 8 months and 11,000 miles. Four of the eight bearings exhibited similar wear on several rollers each. A fifth bearing was failing because of a ridge on the inner race. They had the recommended Valvoline wheel bearing grease. The angles and finishes were not to print and I am sure that the steel was poor quality as well. Had I not checked them, complete failure was sure to happen soon.

My 38 year old van has the original bearings and I just cleaned and greased them for the third time. Of course they are quality bearings made in the USA.