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Old 07-25-2013, 06:07 PM   #1
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Just seeing what everyone uses and recommends? Before retiring I used a Mobil 1 Red lithium grease from Grainger's on all our Air Handlers, Chilled and Condenser water pumps, etc.
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I use these products and find them of high quality:

http://archoil.com/
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Old 07-25-2013, 07:41 PM   #3
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I use all synthetic oils and grease
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I use all synthetic oils and grease

Then "my" site is just for you.
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I use rotala T in the truck and the Mobil 1 wheel bearing grease and because I have a Cumins the fleet guard Strand filters also do oil analysis p
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What does the factory use? I've heard you shouldn't mix, but not sure if that is true.
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What does the factory use?Â* I've heard you shouldn't mix, but not sure if that is true.
I don't know about mixing, but it would be nice to know what they use. I wouldn't think it would be good to mix petroleum base grease with synthetic.
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Recommended Wheel Bearing Lubrication Specifications

Grease:

Thickener Type .................................................. ............ Lithium Complex

Dropping Point .................................................. . 230°C (446°F) minimum

Consistency .................................................. .......................... NLGI No. 2

Additives .......................................... EP, Corrosion & Oxidation Inhibitors

Base Oil .................................................. .. Solvent Refined Petroleum Oil

Base Oil Viscosity .........................@40°C (104°F) 150cSt(695 SUS) Min.

Viscosity Index .................................................. .................... 80 Minimum

Pour Point .................................................. ........... -10°C (14°F) Minimum




Approved Sources:

Mobil Oil .................................................. ........................ Mobilgrease HP

Exxon/Standard .................................................. ..................... Ronex MP

Kendall Refining Co. .................................................. .........Kendall L-427

Ashland Oil Co. .......................................... Valvoline Val-plex EP Grease

Pennzoil Prod. Co. ....................... Premium Wheel Bearing Grease 707L
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Old 07-29-2013, 09:25 AM   #9
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This was from Redwood.
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http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lub...ic_Grease.aspx

What I decided on, well out does the specs by Redwood and only 8.00 a tube at Advance Auto Parts.
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Thanks Buddy
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Welcome, I just bought a tube and will do mine tomorrow morning, Axles and suspension.
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Video on flushing out old grease.
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Video on flushing out old grease.
Do not use a battery or air operated grease gun as you will blow the back seal. A hand operated as shown on video is best because it gives you a free hand to spin the tire. Take your time while doing this. I'm sure it would be better to flush it in the summer for the people up North because the grease will be softer.
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Video on flushing out old grease.
Do not use a battery or air operated grease gun as you will blow the back seal. A hand operated as shown on video is best because it gives you a free hand to spin the tire. Take your time while doing this. I'm sure it would be better to flush it in the summer for the people up North because the grease will be softer.
Dexter Bearing -http://l.b5z.net/i/u/6149609/f/product_flyers/E-Z-Lube_7-11.pdf
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Buddy...go back to sleep, man.
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Buddy...go back to sleep, man. Â*
Heading to the YMCA to work out.
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Ah, the old BR YMCA !!!

I always tried to get into the other side @ the YWCA, but was denied for some reason ?!?!


And I was told that the redwoods didn't require maintenance ?!?!
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Ah, the old BR YMCA !!!

I always tried to get into the other side @ the YWCA, but was denied for some reason ?!?!


And I was told that the redwoods didn't require maintenance ?!?!
One in the same now, Tami use to go with me. I still go to the first one in Baton Rouge. I have a lot of State Trooper and BR City Police co-workers that still work out there.
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What kind of grease are you using on your TRI_GLIDE pin boxes and how often
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