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rav
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Sep 24, 2019

mixing NLGI2 grease with multi purpose grease

I need to lube the zerk on my B&W companion hitch and have NLGI2 grease in the gun, can I mix NLGI2 grease with multi purpose grease?

Thanks

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  • https://www.bwtrailerhitches.com/sites/default/files/documents/2019%20Companion%20Owners%20Manual%20WEB.pdf

    page 24
  • rav wrote:
    I used the grease on the rubber mount, per the instructions I got with the hitch, other than that I did exactly as you suggested.


    Please show me your directions showing regular grease on the mounts, as White Lithium is what they recommend.
  • I used the grease on the rubber mount, per the instructions I got with the hitch, other than that I did exactly as you suggested.
  • Thanks for posting that vid!!!

    To keep things less messy (as shown in vid) I advise cleaning the hitch jaws and kingpin, then apply about one-two pumps from standard grease gun on the kingpin with your finger on the surface the hitch jaws contact.

    Personally I would not use the spray Lithium grease as it will get places you don't want it. I prefer a squeeze tube of the White Lithium Grease. I apply it to the top and sides of the rubber mount with my finger.

    Solvent is NOT required to clean any of the grease off. A paper towel works just fine!
  • Cummins12V98 wrote:
    It’s just fine. Bottom line is you understand there is a Zerk!!!


    Thank you- LOL sometimes you just need to read the manual.
  • Your hitch doesn't care what grease you put in it while your wheel bearings care very much that the greases are compatible.

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