laknox wrote:

My dad's usual response was "whatever's in the grease gun". :-)Lyle

frizfreleng wrote:



After 60 years of putzing around with vehicles I will have to agree. By the way, Timken makes bearings and **** good bearings. They are not in the petroleum/lubricant business. Putting their name i=on a petroleum product sounds like marketing. I suspect their grease is no different from most any other.

MFL wrote:

Timken premium grease...a wise choice guys!!

While there are likely many good choices, an all purpose grease, is not something I'd use for severe application, just because it was in the gun.

I have 3 different lever guns, and a pistol gun, each with a quality grease, made for the intended use. Even my snowmobile suspensions, are greased with a purpose designed product for extreme low temp, and is waterproof/corrosion proof.

I hear people sometimes mention "a waste of grease"...really? In the grand scheme of things, cost of RVs, toys, etc, does cost/amount of grease matter?

Jerry

MFL wrote:

cummin2014:

Well yes, of course marketing plays a roll. I know that Ford does not manufacture Motorcraft oil, or filters, and Yamaha, and Polaris do not make their own oil, or grease. I do think these items are made to meet the standards of the company they are supplying.

I would have to think, that Timken is going to protect their reputation, when putting their name on a wheel bearing grease.

I don't think that a manufacturer can deny a warranty claim, if their name brand fluids are not used. If a proven inferior product was used, maybe??

I consider garyp4951 a standup knowledgeable guy, and he says the Timkin grease will not leak or drip (possibly separate), suggests good quality. FTG, is also knowledgeable, and uses this product, knowing Timkin would not put their name on an inferior product.

While two products, side by side, could be same (??), I'd be willing to pay a little more for one that is branded Timkin, Motorcraft, Yamaha, Honda, etc.

I know "a fool and their money, are soon parted" but I think I'll still be alright, at the end of the day.

Jerry

Likes to tow wrote:

How is Lucas Red N Tacky for wheel bearings?? The specs say the drop point is 540 degrees and this is above Dexters recommended range. Anyone know of a better type??

cummins2014 wrote:




This thread is pretty old ,the OP asked about Red N Tacky, some seem to be having heartburn with synthetics , I have used both Mobile 1 ,and Red N Tacky ,both have performed well.