Chewbacca's Birfield Grease Guide

[Rifleman]

Found a new grease to add to your list, it's made by Shell. It's called Shell Gadus S3 V460 D2, it's rated as a NLGI 2 grease with 3% moly. They also make a 5% moly, that part number is Gadus S3 V460 XD. Here are some links to Shells info on this grease. http://s04.static-shell.com/content...ge-brochures/shell-gadus-s3-v460dbrochure.pdf and some more info http://s06.static-shell.com/content...ads/pdf/shell-gadus-productfamilybrochure.pdf I found it at a local Shell dealer for $39.00 dollars, for a case of 10, 14OZ tubes.

 

[93Chewbacca]

Found a new grease to add to your list, it's made by Shell. It's called Shell Gadus S3 V460 D2, it's rated as a NLGI 2 grease with 3% moly. They also make a 5% moly, that part number is Gadus S3 V460 XD. Here are some links to Shells info on this grease. http://s04.static-shell.com/content...ge-brochures/shell-gadus-s3-v460dbrochure.pdf and some more info http://s06.static-shell.com/content...ads/pdf/shell-gadus-productfamilybrochure.pdf I found it at a local Shell dealer for $39.00 dollars, for a case of 10, 14OZ tubes.

Good stuff, I have added it to the list. Thanks!

 

[warezdog]

That's a hell of a good price too, going to have to find my local shell dealer

 

[Rock Spock]

Sub'd for future reference

 

[Dubbinchris]

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This is what my local Napa carries.

 

[Hornd]

I can see the Valvoline Pallidium you need right in middle.
Look no Further.
Each Knuckle holds about 2 Tubes.
I used a putty knife to fill the birfs and a grease gun to fill the knuckle bodies.
Using Glove and lubes makes me feel uncomfortable.

I used a tub of Timkin Bearing Grease with my Timkin Bearings.

 

[Dubbinchris]

Yeah just seeing what's out there locally for when I do my axle overhaul in a few months.

 

[DirtaddictLC80]

Can we update the Valvoline SynPower option on the first page? I checked the MSDS and it says that it contains 2.5% Moly.

Section 3, Page 2 of 13. Here's the link to search for SynPower Grease. The website hides the link to the PDF so I can't link the file directly.
MATERIAL SEARCH

In contrast, Valvoline Palladium is 3%.

For those who are having difficulty sourcing Palladium, SynPower looks to be a good option? Is the 0.5% difference significant? As an earlier post mentioned, could SynPower be the best for both general use and the front Knuckle?

 

[maxamillion2345]

I'd run it without a second thought.

 

[Phares]

Picked this up just now at Napa on sale at 2.99$. Grabbed all seven tubes.

 

[iptman]

"Sir I stopped you because you were taking a picture of your junk while driving. Can you step out of the car please?

 

[iptman]

But seriously, that's a good price. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[alia176]

I can see the Valvoline Pallidium you need right in middle.
Look no Further.
Each Knuckle holds about 2 Tubes.
I used a putty knife to fill the birfs and a grease gun to fill the knuckle bodies.
Using Glove and lubes makes me feel uncomfortable.

I used a tub of Timkin Bearing Grease with my Timkin Bearings.

Putty knife? Dude, we're more refined than that. Use the kitchen spatula, much better than a rigid putty knife

 

[Hornd]

Using the Spatula and Turkey Baster was affecting food taste, plus causing frequent bathroom usage

 

[93Chewbacca]

Can we update the Valvoline SynPower option on the first page? I checked the MSDS and it says that it contains 2.5% Moly.

Section 3, Page 2 of 13. Here's the link to search for SynPower Grease. The website hides the link to the PDF so I can't link the file directly.
MATERIAL SEARCH

In contrast, Valvoline Palladium is 3%.

For those who are having difficulty sourcing Palladium, SynPower looks to be a good option? Is the 0.5% difference significant? As an earlier post mentioned, could SynPower be the best for both general use and the front Knuckle?

Updated, thanks!

 

[jblaze]

Using the Spatula and Turkey Baster was affecting food taste, plus causing frequent bathroom usage

I use the dollar store spatula myself. Good 'ol Betty Crocker.

 

[Nightbrew]

Chewbacca, I have a couple of questions for you.
Which one of these greases do you recommend based on your findings, regardless of price and do any of these work for greasing applications such as the u joints? Sorry I do not have a FSM so I dont know what is required. Thanks

 

[93Chewbacca]

Chewbacca, I have a couple of questions for you.
Which one of these greases do you recommend based on your findings, regardless of price and do any of these work for greasing applications such as the u joints? Sorry I do not have a FSM so I dont know what is required. Thanks

For u-joints, I would definitely recommend the Amsoil synthetic moly grease, the stuff is incredible.

There's probably a bunch of great choices for the Birfields, the Valvoline VV985 is probably a decent one that's not too hard to find. Greases that have tackifiers are definitely good.

 

[Nightbrew]

Ok thanks much.

 

[mod5csi]

I am switching to RCV Birfs. Does anyone have an opinion on the RCV Moly Grease they sell? $40 for 14oz seems pricey.

If memory serves it takes 2 tubes to fill the Birf and housing, that will get expensive. Although I suppose protecting the investment isn't cheap.

Thoughts? RCV High Performance Synthetic Moly CV Grease