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05-29-2020, 07:57 AM | #1 |
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Wheel bearing grease
I have 3 or four tubs of grease for disc and and drum bearings,is there something special for the rear bearings ,think the fronts are like any other wheel bearing,just a good grease.???
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05-29-2020, 08:04 AM | #2 |
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Re: Wheel bearing grease
STA LUBE 3131 is the grease to use.
https://www.qualitymill.com/2999089/...e%C2%AE-SL3131 |
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05-29-2020, 09:03 AM | #3 |
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Re: Wheel bearing grease
The rollers take a heavy duty grease...same as a heavy truck...look for NLGI 2.5 specification.
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05-29-2020, 09:42 AM | #4 |
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Re: Wheel bearing grease
Mobil I Synthetic. Also used on big trucks and motorhomes.
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05-29-2020, 10:16 AM | #5 |
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Re: Wheel bearing grease
I second the STA LUBE 3131 for the rear roller bearings. It is a sodium based fiber grease. I use Lucas red and tacky for the front only because the sta lube is very hard to get where I live so I save it for the rear, but is readily available in your area.
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05-29-2020, 10:16 AM | #6 |
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Thank you for this. Curious why you moved up to the heavier (?? I'm assuming) 460 from 220? |
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05-29-2020, 10:35 AM | #8 |
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Tim recommended to us by Mobil for higher loads every other aspect the same.
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05-29-2020, 10:36 AM | #9 |
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05-29-2020, 11:13 AM | #10 |
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Re: Wheel bearing grease
Grease and oil are those things which will render many different answers when questions come up. The old drum brake sodium soap grease will work just fine. The more modern aluminum soap grease for rotors will also work. They take high temps very well.
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05-29-2020, 06:06 PM | #11 |
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Re: Wheel bearing grease
Thanks ,I’ll see if I can find locally!
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05-30-2020, 03:18 PM | #12 |
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Re: Wheel bearing grease
i have used synthetic grease for 30+ years.....over 150K miles combined......never had a bearing fail.
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05-30-2020, 05:52 PM | #13 |
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Re: Wheel bearing grease
Grease Test by Project Farm.
All greases are NOT the same. Very interesting to see how they compare. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMmSQSjraSE&t
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05-30-2020, 07:59 PM | #14 |
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Re: Wheel bearing grease
Mobil 1 synthetic on taper roller bearings.
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05-30-2020, 08:34 PM | #15 |
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Re: Wheel bearing grease
That's also what I use on the rear hub roller bearings. I buy it at NAPA. They don't usually carry it on their store shelves, but they will order it in from their central warehouse, and have it for pick up in their local store the next day.
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05-30-2020, 09:53 PM | #16 | |
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I always hear grease is grease.... They are not all the same. |
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05-30-2020, 11:48 PM | #17 | |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7hp..._Qpe2dkKi2vRG6 Here is his Youtube page where he has TONS of videos comparing about everything you can think of. Always look for his data before buying anything. lol https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2r...6N1X-wuOg_p0Ng
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06-01-2020, 05:26 PM | #18 |
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Re: Wheel bearing grease
Napa had the Sta Lube 3131 ,ordering morning get in afternoon,glad I got ,look like the grease I used 50 yr,ago ,,I’m sure this is better for the old cars,thick and fiber!!
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Lucas 'Red and Tacky' Walmart Grease High grade Marine Grease Grease from the 1940's. They found all grease is NOT created equal. Grease has come a LONG way since back in the day, and cheap grease doesn't work nearly as well as the higher quality offerings out there. Across the two videos, you'll see how the Lucas makes the others look like Silly Putty. lol Looking at the wear marks on the bearings in the friction/protection test, you'll see the Walmart and 1940's grease did TERRIBLE, and the Lucas had barely any damage. Nostalgia is great for some things, but lubricants have come a LONG way since back then! Good Luck!
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06-05-2020, 02:07 AM | #20 | |
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I don't believe his results necessarily apply to sta lube 3131 as it is a completely different type of grease than tested and compared by project farm. The grease he tests is general/multi purpose lithium based, while sta3131 is a drum brake specific sodium based short fiber grease. It's comparing apples to oranges. Sta3131 is a modern grease not a 40 yr old unopened can of grease. It resembles fibre filled grease from back in the day as it compares in looks and texture as the Lucas and Wal-Mart grease compared in looks and texture to the 40yr old unopened grease. Something designed for a specific purpose is better suited for that purpose than a general or multi purpose item, wouldn't you think? |
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