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komodo
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014

What grease is best for repacking

I have a AL-KO Ultrulube. It says that I need to use NLGI Grade 2 lithium complex, grease with a minimum dropping point of 400F for the repack.

http://dutchmen.com/image/data/documents/parts/alkobrochure.pdf


The only grease I can find in our local shops that indicate dropping temperature is Quaker State Multi-Purpose Grease and Wheel Bearing Lubricant. It has a 525F dropping point, but it does not say "Lithium complex"

The other choice I have is Mystik Hi Temperature Grease, it has "Lithium complex" but does not say what is the dropping point is.

Does anyone know if one of these products will work?

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  • Tachdriver's avatar
    Tachdriver
    Explorer
    Apr 23, 2014
    I use this for my axles

    clicky

    It has all the best of both worlds, synthetic, moly with lithium complex

    DuraBlend® Synthetic Blend Grease
    Formulated to provide excellent high and low temperature protection

    Provides excellent high- and low-temperature protection (-10°F to 385°F) over conventional greases
    Exceptional resistance to heavy loads
    Moly-Fortified for increased film strength
    Excellent water repellent
    Inhibits rust and oxidation
    NLGI #2 GC-LB lithium complex EP grease
  • mhsmith's avatar
    mhsmith
    Explorer
    Apr 23, 2014
    Any quality wheel bearing grease should do the job. I repack every other year and replace axle seals. I use the red grease from Kendall, but is hard to find at times, nice and sticky and holds up well.
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Apr 23, 2014
    smkettner wrote:
    I use Mobil 1. 550 drop point, lithium complex.


    That's what I used with my last repack. Mobil 1 Red Synthetic, picked it up at WalMart. Seems to meet everybody's specs.
  • pitch's avatar
    pitch
    Explorer II
    Apr 23, 2014
    I use Mystic JT6 NGLI #2 as recommended by my axle manufacturer. I get mine at Tractor Supply
  • LarryJM's avatar
    LarryJM
    Explorer II
    Apr 23, 2014
    komodo wrote:
    I have a AL-KO Ultrulube. It says that I need to use NLGI Grade 2 lithium complex, grease with a minimum dropping point of 400F for the repack.

    http://dutchmen.com/image/data/documents/parts/alkobrochure.pdf


    The only grease I can find in our local shops that indicate dropping temperature is Quaker State Multi-Purpose Grease and Wheel Bearing Lubricant. It has a 525F dropping point, but it does not say "Lithium complex"

    The other choice I have is Mystik Hi Temperature Grease, it has "Lithium complex" but does not say what is the dropping point is.

    Does anyone know if one of these products will work?


    In addition to the temp specs I personally like a grease with Moly in it's formulation for it's better lube and moisture tolerance properties.

    Larry
  • fla-gypsy's avatar
    fla-gypsy
    Explorer
    Apr 23, 2014
    I think you will find that all NLGI Grade 2 lithium complex grease (designed for wheel bearings) has a high temp drop point. the actual working temp of the bearing is probably significantly lower but high temp is specified due to latent heat added under heavy braking or load conditions. Just curious, I have the same axle make and was wondering how the bearings looked and how much grease was present in the hub if you used the grease fittings to add grease.

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