Any preferred trailer hub grease?

Discussion in 'Boat Yard Basics' started by hferrell87, Oct 15, 2014.

  1. Oct 15, 2014 #1
    hferrell87

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    Trying to stay ahead of the trailer maintenance and curious of peoples opinions with grease for trailer hubs. I understand any grease is better than no grease, but would like to stick with quality products whenever I have the choice.

    Thanks for any input...
     
    hferrell87, Oct 15, 2014
    hferrell87, Oct 15, 2014
  3. Nov 11, 2014 #2
    Bob_Rogers

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    Avoid Lubrimatic.

    Strongly recommend CRC Marine Wheel Bearing grease, been using it for over 20 years with zero failures.

    More importantly, know what is in your bearings now and don't top up with a grease that has a different base.
     
    Bob_Rogers, Nov 11, 2014
    Bob_Rogers, Nov 11, 2014

  5. Nov 12, 2014 #3
    MariettaMike

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    I use the multi purpose automotive grease for under half the cost of the anything with "Marine" or "Boat" on the label, and change the grease twice a year.

    If you change it while the bearings are still warm from a long road trip, I feel it does a better job of pushing out the old warm grease that has a lower viscosity than the new ambient temperature grease.

    I never just add grease because it only takes just a few minutes longer to change, and since I only wet launch & load, I want to know if I've got a seal going bad.

    I think this is what I've been getting from Gordon at CFM for $4.

    http://www.autozone.com/greases-and-gear-oil/lubricant-grease/valvoline-14-1-oz-399-728-g-multipurpose-grease-tube/232567/?_requestid=11239335
     
    MariettaMike, Nov 12, 2014
    MariettaMike, Nov 12, 2014
  6. Nov 13, 2014 #4
    cutrunner

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    Dont use teflon grease
     
    cutrunner, Nov 13, 2014
    cutrunner, Nov 13, 2014
  7. Nov 14, 2014 #5
    hferrell87

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    Thanks for the input guys!
     
    hferrell87, Nov 14, 2014
    hferrell87, Nov 14, 2014
  8. Nov 17, 2014 #6
    MariettaMike

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    Sorry for the late correction. The grease I've been using is Valvoline auto but it's for disc brake applications and has a wider temperature range. Especially on the upper end.

    http://www.autozone.com/greases-and-gear-oil/lubricant-grease/valvoline-14-1-oz-399-728-g-gm-chrysler-european-and-japanese-vehicles-multipurpose-grease-tube/54182_0_0/
     
    MariettaMike, Nov 17, 2014
    MariettaMike, Nov 17, 2014
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