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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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Grease- what is every one using

Curious to what brand and type (synthetic vs standard) grease everyone is using for lubing truck components

How about trailer bearings.

I bought a tube of Valvoline and its is red but I can't remember the name, seems like good stuff.
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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I use marine grade synthetic.
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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you don't gotta grease these new trucks... just drive 'em.
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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I use Kendall Blue. I need to double check but I think it is a semi synthetic grease. I've had a few tubes for a couple years now
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 07:36 AM
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We use this at our shop.

http://www.le-inc.com/products.jsp?productID=52


I switched to it about 7 years ago, since switching I have never had a dry u-joint, and king pin replacement now only happens from impact damage. I also use it to pack the front wheel bearing on all our International carriers, have not had to change wheel bears since using it. It is very expensive but well worth it in a commercial atmosphere.
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 07:40 AM
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I was not sure if I should read this thread how it was titled.

I have had good luck with a full synthetic grease from COOP up here eh.
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Scotty
I was not sure if I should read this thread how it was titled.

I have had good luck with a full synthetic grease from COOP up here eh.
At least it is titled grease and not lube
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by rockcrawler304
At least it is titled grease and not lube
The only thing Scotty is lubing is his leggs


I like this stuff http://www.lucasoil.com/products/dis...id=14&loc=show
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 10:02 AM
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I've got Green Grease in the tube right now. It was the only thing on hand when I went to store. I think I've used Mobil1 before that.

This reminds me, I need to get under there and get that front Dshaft shot again I hate that one.
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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VALVOLINE Synthetic for me.
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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I use Amsoil NLGI #2 for all my rigs and trailer bearings.

Last edited by AH64ID; Nov 13, 2010 at 07:00 PM. Reason: spelling
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 02:14 PM
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sams club for the chassis and a good synthetic for any wheel bearings
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Fronty Owner
you don't gotta grease these new trucks... just drive 'em.
Then why are there 3 places to grease em?
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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Then why are there 3 places to grease em?

Cause its FO that why.. The only thing he greases is his hair
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