Wheel Bearing Grease

[Danny Haley]

What type of grease should I use on the wheel bearings of my 06 Cougar trailer and where do I get it?

[Bass Cat Boats]

The Valvoline Red NON LITHIUM is the one you want. Dont use a lithium grease. BCB

[Danny Haley]

Thanks

[Bass Cat Boats]

Whats wrong with lithium in wheel bearing grease?

[Bass Cat Boats]

We just have not had success with lithium.

[Shap from La]

I use Lucass synthetic red grease. I would think it is very similar in properties to the Valvoline red that you speak of. I have had great success with the Lucas red as well. That stuff sure is a mess when repacking though. It is very tacky and does not clean up well. Probably the same properties that make it such a great bearing grease. Chris Coupel Paulina, La.Chris CoupelPaulina, La.

[dthweatt]

Ive been involved in the manufacturing of greases and commercial lubricants for over 15 yrs. BE CAREFULL mixing greases! There are many different soaps (thickeners) ie..lithium, lithium complex, aluminum complex, polyurea, calcium sulfunates,bentones etc……… When soaps are mixed a reaction can occur that can cause the grease to run or become hardened. Be sure that the grease you select for wheel bearing carries an NLGI GC-LB as this denotes use in wheel bearings. Stay away from greases containing moly or other solids as these greases are notorious for causing the bearing to slide creating flat spots on the rollers. Greases with excessive tack and ISO base oil viscosities above 220 may cause the bearing to run at hotter than normal temps resulting is premature failures. DO NOT OVER GREASE this will not only blow the seal in your hub but will cause the bearing to overheat. Hope this helps.

[rlb8s]

This is the grease BCB recommends: Valvoline MultiPurpose Grease, 4 pound(616)

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