Jacob Ezzell Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I have to admit, I don't really keep up on my scheduled maintenance, and I'm sure it's going to bite me in the ass. I finally got around to changing my rear tire, so I figured I would follow through with the what to do when your tires are off thread. I'm trying to grease the shaft for the first time. I picked up a grease gun and it came with some heavy duty grease made by Lucas Oil. It's nlgi #2, which I've read is the right grade. Any idea if this is good enough stuff? This is what it says on the company product page: http://www.lucasoil.com/products/display_products.sd?iid=37&catid=14&loc=show&headTitle=%20-%20Lucas%20X-TRA%20Heavy%20Duty%20Grease LUCAS X-TRA HEAVY DUTY GREASE Virtually wash-out proof. Stands up to high temperatures and stays soft in very low temperatures. EP fortified and exceeds OEM specifications. Lucas X-TRA Heavy Duty Grease was formulated for automotive, agricultural, heavy-duty and industrial applications. It is virtually waterproof and is more stable than all conventional lithium grease. It is fortified with an extreme pressure additive package and it exceeds OEM Lube for Life specifications. Key Benefits Lasts four times longer than regular grease Virtually waterproof All temperature stable Exceeds Lube for Life specifications The ultimate grease for high speed bearings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyH Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Does sound like the dog's b*!!*x doesn't it? Probably hard to get in the UK and my grease gun is cartridge type so it would have to be available as a cartridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Ezzell Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 It came in a small cartridge, 3oz. Also came with a pack of "red n tacky #2" from the same company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 That sounds like excellent grease for the application. The real trick is make sure some makes its way into that front U-joint! And it comes with a little "Red & Tacky?" Huh - I used to date this girl in college that . . . oh . . . - better not go there . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Ezzell Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 good deal, thanks docc. After significant disassembly, I did get it into the front ujoint. see my other #$%% thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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