Wheel bearing grease - one more thread

[Vet4jdc]

Stopped by AutoZone today and picked up STP, Red high temp bearing grease. Assumed I have the right one for Monty wheel bearings but now am wondering?? What say fellow MOC maintenance experts?

[ChuckS]

Yes..
The bearing grease you bought meets Dexters bearing grease requirements...

http://www.warrenoil.com/MSDS-Spec/P...p%20Grease.pdf

[Slow Hand]

I have changed my wheel bearings from the stock ones. I just use sta lub hi temp disk brake wheel bearing grease. Personally id doesn't matter what grease you use as long as it says bearing grease on the can. I like the hi temp stuff because it doesn't melt like the stuff that isn't hi temp.

[PSFORD99]

Originally Posted by ChuckS

Yes..
The bearing grease you bought meets Dexters bearing grease requirements...

http://www.warrenoil.com/MSDS-Spec/P...p%20Grease.pdf

That file you posted continues down with a lot more options, One is Mobile 1 synthetic which I have used with great results for years . I have always stayed with whatever is on that Dexter PDF file, if not I don't use it. Although there are many that work, that are NOT on their list.

[RMcNeal]

Plus one on the Mobil 1 Synthetic. Excellent grease. I've used it for many other applications as well. Always had great results.

[ChuckS]

Yes I know Dexters grease types page shows more.. The OP asked about the specific grease he bought and whether it was acceptable. My answer was tailored to his specific grease

I also listed the link to his grease spec sheet so he could see for himself that what he purchased is fine

Personally I used Red & Tacky for all suspension fittings and hand pack my wheel bearings with the same.. don’t know if it’s listed on Dexters spec sheet for grease types and not worth me looking...

I also use same Red & Tacky for my autos , mower, etc..

Synthetic wheel bearing grease... I guess...

[PSFORD99]

Originally Posted by ChuckS

Yes I know Dexters grease types page shows more.. The OP asked about the specific grease he bought and whether it was acceptable. My answer was tailored to his specific grease

I also listed the link to his grease spec sheet so he could see for himself that what he purchased is fine

Personally I used Red & Tacky for all suspension fittings and hand pack my wheel bearings with the same.. don’t know if it’s listed on Dexters spec sheet for grease types and not worth me looking...

I also use same Red & Tacky for my autos , mower, etc..

Synthetic wheel bearing grease... I guess...

As said the grease the OP purchased is not listed on the Dexter recommendations nor is yours. My point is if one is in doubt just use the Dexter list, which I did many years ago. It was worth it to me to look, I wanted the right stuff.

As I pointed out there is many more that are not listed, if you know the Dexter specs then you are good to go. The reason I went to the Dexter specs is that I had a couple tubes of grease years ago we used often at work, and I was curious as to how good of grease it was , I still have it, it didn't meet the specs that Dexter had.

[BB_TX]

If you are removing the bearings and thoroughly cleaning them of all old grease, then the type/brand grease is not so important as long as it is rated for wheel bearings and high temps. But if you are not thoroughly cleaning them of old grease, then you need to make sure the new grease has the same base thickener as the old grease as some grease types are not compatible with each other. And there is probably no easy way to know what type grease is currently in the bearings unless you put it there yourself.

[Ram Montana High Country]

This might be a silly question, how do you store your grease gun as they tend to weep when they get hot. Would love to travel with it but don't want the mess

[PSFORD99]

Originally Posted by Ram Montana High Country

This might be a silly question, how do you store your grease gun as they tend to weep when they get hot. Would love to travel with it but don't want the mess

I put freezer bags on mine ,and use some stout rubber bands ,seems to work okay.

[Slow Hand]

I dont carry a grease gun. i carry a small can of grease. Grease guns belong at home. You should not need one on the road. I just don't understand not using any grease that is only on the Dexter list. Have you all not changed out all the bearings? You all know that the bearings are the only thing to grease. So what does Dexter have to do with the kind of grease we use? It can't be the seals because you have to replace them when you do the bearings. I thought Dexter used Chine bearings and everyone changed them out.

[Texan]

Dexter does use the China bearings. I changed my bearings to U.S.A. made Timken bearings and races and Dexter seals. I couldn't really see any difference in the Timken bearings compared to the China bearings but i feel certain there is some difference in the steel that it takes to make these bearings. I never had any problem with the China bearings but i didn't want to find out on the side of the highway.

[RMcNeal]

I also carry my grease gun in a zip lock bag. I keep it in the basement with most of my other tools. I've never had it leak or weep, but I do expect it to happen eventually when it is hot outside.

[Vet4jdc]

Just to follow up on this. I did remove and repack bearings yesterday. All went well and even did a little painting under the rig while I was at it. I will be replacing wheels and tires this morning.

On a good note, I found a nail in one of my Sailuns. It was in the tread but had not penetrated the tire. Removed it an checked for leaks and all seems good. I would never have found the nail if not for doing bearing maintenance.

Thanks for all your replies.

[PSFORD99]

Originally Posted by Slow Hand

I dont carry a grease gun. i carry a small can of grease. Grease guns belong at home. You should not need one on the road. I just don't understand not using any grease that is only on the Dexter list. Have you all not changed out all the bearings? You all know that the bearings are the only thing to grease. So what does Dexter have to do with the kind of grease we use? It can't be the seals because you have to replace them when you do the bearings. I thought Dexter used Chine bearings and everyone changed them out.

No one is saying not to use grease that is not on the Dexter list, its just a good reference . If you know the dropping point, temperature range etc of the grease ,and it meets the certain specs needed for the wheel bearings then you are good to go. As said I had a couple tubes of grease that didn't have the temperature range needed .

[PSFORD99]

Originally Posted by Texan

Dexter does use the China bearings. I changed my bearings to U.S.A. made Timken bearings and races and Dexter seals. I couldn't really see any difference in the Timken bearings compared to the China bearings but i feel certain there is some difference in the steel that it takes to make these bearings. I never had any problem with the China bearings but i didn't want to find out on the side of the highway.

Should do a google search on Timken bearings, some will say US on them, but the components are made overseas ,and assembled in the US. Not all Timken bearings are even made in the US.

Its seem ridiculous that we think because its not made in the US that it is junk ,a lot of times its just the opposite made in the US is junk .

[BB_TX]

Originally Posted by Slow Hand

...........
I just don't understand not using any grease that is only on the Dexter list. Have you all not changed out all the bearings? You all know that the bearings are the only thing to grease. So what does Dexter have to do with the kind of grease we use?.........

My guess is it has to do with what I posted above about some grease types not being compatible with other grease types and should not be mixed. The ones on the Dexter list are probably the ones compatible with the grease they installed at the factory. But again, if you clean all the old grease out of the bearings before adding new grease then it should not matter.

[Texan]

Originally Posted by PSFORD99

Should do a google search on Timken bearings, some will say US on them, but the components are made overseas ,and assembled in the US. Not all Timken bearings are even made in the US.

Its seem ridiculous that we think because its not made in the US that it is junk ,a lot of times its just the opposite made in the US is junk .

Agree such as Dewalt that says on some of there power tools made in U.S.A. with global components. My Timken bearings say made in U.S.A. so i can only assume they mean just that. I was raised up in the era of made in Japan and we all said it was junk but now we think of Japan as quality built. Eventually we will probably think that with China. I have and praise the made in China Sailun tires as many on this forum do so we do know they can make good products. It's many times not the quality of the work but the quality of the material and there is a lot of cheap material coming from China even though the work itself may be very good.

[ChuckS]

Red and Tacky hi temp grease used for 7 Years... OEM Dexter bearings and races with 32K miles towing a heavy fifth wheel.. grease seals from who knows where..

The Timken bearings of late are over hyped ... IMO... there have been some bearings not made in USA that I’ve seen failed... but contributing factors were lack of grease... using the EZ lube zerk fitting and towing at speeds over 65 mph...

YMMV

[Frenchy]

So our RV has been stationary for 2 years, full time living in it. I turned the wheels once. We are moving now... do y’all think I need to do anything with the bearings?!