Getting ready to adjust my front wheel bearings and shoot some grease in the spindle bearings while I’m in there. It’s been discussed on here in the past, but Mobil 1 synthetic grease, even though it’s NLGI 2, OK for spindle bearings? No one in my locale has NLGI 1 rated grease.
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I've been using Mobilith SHC 221 for years - NLGI1 synthetic grease from Mobil, exactly what the book calls for the spindle needle bearings.
For other applications you may look into XHP Series: XHP 222 and XHP 222 Special (with Molybdenum salt).
Also, Chevron Delo ES is a fantastic general purpose grease.
LE products (Lubrication Engineers) are simply amazing, but last time I checked they lacked the NLGI 1 syn grease suitable for the spindle job.
Chevron is dirt cheap if you buy a box from a local distributor. McMaster-Carr is a dependable source for a genuine product. As is Grainger. Even your local Autozone or equivalent can order those. I am leery of amazons and ebays as they are full of counterfeit everything.
For other applications you may look into XHP Series: XHP 222 and XHP 222 Special (with Molybdenum salt).
Also, Chevron Delo ES is a fantastic general purpose grease.
LE products (Lubrication Engineers) are simply amazing, but last time I checked they lacked the NLGI 1 syn grease suitable for the spindle job.
Chevron is dirt cheap if you buy a box from a local distributor. McMaster-Carr is a dependable source for a genuine product. As is Grainger. Even your local Autozone or equivalent can order those. I am leery of amazons and ebays as they are full of counterfeit everything.
I haven't gotten NLGI1 from them, but I do order other specialty lubricants (like Mobil SHC for industrial gearboxes) from Grainger and I always have it the next day.
I'm not a fan of Amazon for multiple reasons.
I'm not a fan of Amazon for multiple reasons.
