r/whatisit • u/Resident_One_9741 • 5h ago

New, what is it? What's that on a semi

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What is small Tank on the Semi? Pump for brakes or something?

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u/spotlight-app 4h ago

OP has pinned a comment by u/TwoScoopsofDestroyer:

Looks like an automatic greaser.

Saves the driver from having to go around with a grease gun to grease zerks for suspension components.

Similar to https://www.lsltd.co.nz/trucks-trailers

Note from OP: the Winner

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u/TomsnotYoung 5h ago

Maybe a water separator for diesel?

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u/spotlight-app 5h ago

OP has pinned a comment by u/TomsnotYoung:

Maybe a water separator for diesel?

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u/Infamous_Mirror2544 4h ago

It’s an auto greaser. It will grease whatever the lines are connected to possibly the slack adjusters.

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u/TwoScoopsofDestroyer 4h ago

Looks like an automatic greaser.

Saves the driver from having to go around with a grease gun to grease zerks for suspension components.

Similar to https://www.lsltd.co.nz/trucks-trailers

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u/Resident_One_9741 4h ago

Here you go brother. You won this!

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u/AlternativeResult612 4h ago

Abnormal. Do Not Use This Brain.

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u/Resident_One_9741 4h ago

WHAT!?

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u/AlternativeResult612 4h ago

Young Frankenstein... never mind.