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Who is Oscar ZERK?
Oskar Zerkowitz emigrated to the United States and changed his name to “Oscar Ulysses Zerk”. He was also known as “Oscar V. Zerk”. He became a world-famous inventor and one of his most prominent creations was a grease fitting known as “the zerk”.
Who invented the ZERK?
Oscar Zerk
Zerks were invented by an eccentric engineer/inventor named Oscar Zerk. Oscar lived in Kenosha and was associated with Nash Motors. He died several years ago after living a long life. He made lots of money from his invention.
When was the Zerk fitting invented?
You can thank Oscar Zerk and his 1923 patent for a special fitting for that. The process for maintaining such lubrication had advanced somewhat, but it was Zerk that created a design that made truly meaningful improvement. Early cars were lubricated like machines, by manually slathering grease where it was needed.
What is a ZERK?
Simply put, a zerk is a fitting that lets you inject grease lubricant into wear points on cars or trucks. This allows smooth, steady movement and better overall handling.
Are cars still lubed?
A vehicle’s frame is also known as its chassis. Few vehicles are still manufactured with chassis lubrication fittings, but if you drive an older vehicle there may be a host of grease fittings that need attention during your regularly scheduled oil change service. Today, most vehicles do not require lube service.
Do modern cars have grease points?
The job of greasing the suspension system on your car had all but disappeared in recent years. Now, greasing is making a comeback. In the 1980s, many auto makers eliminated greasing points because they believed that the quality of grease had so improved it would last the life of the car.
Do modern cars have grease fittings?
A typical GM car today has grease fittings on the lower ball joint, the two pivot points on the lower control arm and on both tie-rod ends. Car makers continue to seal constant velocity joints but are reverting to grease fittings on suspension parts.
How do you pronounce ZERK?
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA: /zɝk/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA: /zɜːk/
- Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)k.
How often should you grease Zerks?
I usually grease every every 3000 miles.
What does lubricate chassis mean?
Chassis lubrication for those moving joints reduces friction and seals out moisture. When called for (usually it should be about once a year) chassis lubrication is part of a full oil change service. While your vehicle is up on the rack it just makes sense to lubricate all grease fittings and inspect the suspension.
What does lubing a car mean?
The greasing of the steering system, suspension system, and drivetrain. A lube job can be necessary to keep moving parts that touch from wearing each other down, but can also be “oversold” by repair shops.
What happens if you don’t grease your car?
Grease is necessary to slow down wear and to keep the different joints and sockets of the vehicle functioning properly. If grease fittings are allowed to get dry, your suspension components will wear out very quickly, leaving you with a rough riding vehicle and parts that require replacing.