hey guys i recently purchased a 07 stratos 150 etec and i was concerned get it maintenance right away. do it my self project before a 400 mile trip!  i took off the wheels and saw oil hubs and i know they are suppose to be maintenance free but was wondering if i should just change the oil in the hubs? not taking anything apart but just take the allen head screw out and drain and refill. the only reason im considering doin this just because the hub seemed hot or more then warm in my opinion! what do you think its 7 years old and no maintenance history to go off of? thanks for any emput guys

 

I believe you have the following axles:

 

http://www.ufpnet.com/Portals/0/trailerbuddygoldmaint.pdf

 

according to the manufacture its every 20K miles or if the oil is milky.  

 

If you saw oil then most likely you have a bad seal NOT GOOD. I have Cool Hubs on my Ranger trailer and have only changed the oil out twice in 11 years. 

sweet man that helps and thats what i figured so ill just change the oil and plus that will tell me if i do have a leak!

any clue on gear weight lube to put in probably 50 weight im gonna guess

went out side to look for a site glass and it has black plastic cover where it should be but went to pry on it to pop it off and there is a stainless spring loaded seal around it i dont know what to do with this now im all confused lol

guess ill just drain it and change it inless some one can tell me how to get to the site window

Use 50 weight, and don't fill it up all the way.  Fill 1/2 - to 2/3- full.  No more than that.

 

As for the heat, it could be fine.  The key is to see if the plastic cap is pushed out when it's hot, and back in when it's cooled off.  That's an indication that it's too hot. 

 

If it is too hot, then take in to a mechanic.  The problem could be bearings, could be brakes, could be any combination of the two.

thanks glenn

Just read the link I sent its a PDF of everything you'll need to know.