What grease are you using?

[ccw]

Wanting to pick up grease so I can keep on top of the grease zerks in the front end of the truck. Curious what y'all are using and prefer.

 

[Accuracy International]

MotorCraft for me, XG-11.

 

[ccw]

MotorCraft for me, XG1E1.

Huh. Well that's obvious lol. I managed to not even consider MotorCraft yet. Thanks!

 

[Accuracy International]

Huh. Well that's obvious lol. I managed to not even consider MotorCraft yet. Thanks!

There's 2 of them XG-11 and XG1E1. I'll have to look at home to see what i ended up with...

 

[ccw]

There's 2 of them XG-11 and XG1E1. I'll have to look at home to see what i ended up with...

Short but interesting thread here:

Grease substitution: XG-11 for XG-1?

I am considering using Motorcraft's XG-11, 4x4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease, for XG-1, Premium Long-Life Grease. I would be using it on my 4 ball joint zerks and 4 steering linkage zerks. Do you see any problem with doing this? I know it is more expensive grease, and probably overkill...

www.thedieselstop.com

XG1E1 contains moly whereas XG-11 doesn't. So it seems like it might not be desirable to use only a single grease on the truck.

 

[Grabber]

I know I'll get some flack, but I use the same grease I use on my boat trailer bearings (marine grade), never have had a problem. 10 yrs with '05, 6 yrs with '15, and '1 year with Tremor.

 

[Maxx1776]

Amsoil everything

 

[oops]

Anyone here using a Lube Shuttle? https://lube-shuttle.us

Thinking about switching over. According to YouTube, it's the world's best greasing system…

 

[BlueKilla]

Anyone here using a Lube Shuttle? https://lube-shuttle.us

Thinking about switching over. According to YouTube, it's the world's best greasing system…

Looks like you have to use their proprietary grease unless other mfg. begin to use their grease containers.

 

[Longrangehunter]

Whatever marine grease is in my gun... usually Lucas.

If it's good enough for a 5,500 RPM outboard jet pump, it's more than good enough for suspension components that do nothing but wiggle slightly.

 

[Andy]

I use lucas oil red "n" tacky #2.

 

[ccw]

Anyone here using a Lube Shuttle? https://lube-shuttle.us

Thinking about switching over. According to YouTube, it's the world's best greasing system…

I'm just going to be using a Ryobi grease gun lol. Already have the batteries for it, so I'm taking the lazy route and not manually squeezing a handle.

 

[ccw]

Whatever marine grease is in my gun... usually Lucas.

If it's good enough for a 5,500 RPM outboard jet pump, it's more than good enough for suspension components that do nothing but wiggle slightly.

Admittedly it's for the universal joints at the end of the front axle shafts, so they do spin pretty good when the hubs are engaged. But I think your point still stands.

 

[oops]

I'm just going to be using a Ryobi grease gun lol. Already have the batteries for it, so I'm taking the lazy route and not manually squeezing a handle.

I have the Dewalt (virtually identical to the Ryobi.)

Works well, but kind of messy, and a PITA when you need to use multiple types of greases.

 

[oops]

BTW, this is a great video on different types of greases:

 

[oops]

Looks like you have to use their proprietary grease unless other mfg. begin to use their grease containers.

Yeah, kind of a feature. The company makes some best in class greases.

 

[oops]

Yeah, kind of a feature. The company makes some best in class greases.

Another good run down of different grease types from the maker of Lube Shuttle:

 

[blueonblack21]

BTW, this is a great video on different types of greases:

I’ve been a Messicks YouTube subscriber for years now - love Neal’s content!

 

[ccw]

I have the Dewalt (virtually identical to the Ryobi.)

Works well, but kind of messy, and a PITA when you need to use multiple types of greases.

Ah that's fair.

 

[Wrangler98]

My vehicles also get Red N Tacky Lucas, or John Deere