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path1
Jan 03, 2017Explorer
Yes...EP grease, as stated above.
"The term “EP” refers to extreme pressure, which means the grease is formulated with additives that increase its load carrying capacity. EP greases are capable of withstanding conditions under which ordinary grease may not provide sufficient performance: heavy applied loads, shock loads, high loads coupled with higher speeds, and vibration. EP grease is needed for many applications of heavy-duty construction equipment, automotive wheel bearings, mining machines, industrial machines operating under high loads, etc".
If you can't sleep some night check out the National grease & lube institute. Interesting how they grade and classify.
I used to special order and buy "Ford racing high temp" till I realized that if I have a bearing getting that hot, something else is wrong. Now using Walmart "marine" grease (Sta lube) that exceeds my axle manufacture (Dexter) specs. Can get it anywhere, so I don't worry about mixing greases if I need it on the road.
I hope you get lots of reply's...always interesting to see what people think.
"The term “EP” refers to extreme pressure, which means the grease is formulated with additives that increase its load carrying capacity. EP greases are capable of withstanding conditions under which ordinary grease may not provide sufficient performance: heavy applied loads, shock loads, high loads coupled with higher speeds, and vibration. EP grease is needed for many applications of heavy-duty construction equipment, automotive wheel bearings, mining machines, industrial machines operating under high loads, etc".
If you can't sleep some night check out the National grease & lube institute. Interesting how they grade and classify.
I used to special order and buy "Ford racing high temp" till I realized that if I have a bearing getting that hot, something else is wrong. Now using Walmart "marine" grease (Sta lube) that exceeds my axle manufacture (Dexter) specs. Can get it anywhere, so I don't worry about mixing greases if I need it on the road.
I hope you get lots of reply's...always interesting to see what people think.
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