Let's talk grease, what is the best one on the market and why?

Ive foumd that Bacon Grease tastes the best. LOL

Joking aside, now days I think most grease brand's are about the same. Just make sure you use one that suits your application... If you run in cold northern climates then a grease designed for such climate is definetally preferable.

Ive always used general use grease for most everything, with the exception being wheel and high speed bearings.

 

Part of the problem is the wide temperature swings I encounter. I run in temperatures of 120F in summer, to as cold as -50 in winter. I used imperial measures, since many of you here aren't as familiar with the metric system.

 

I use aqua lube and Texas Red

 

Were I dealing with that extremw of a swing I would select a grease for the cold. Then as the temp began to warm I would carefully watch how it's performamce changed in the increasing heat. Odds are, I think, that a good cold weather grease could still be uses in extreme heat... But you may need to re apply said grease more often in warmer temperatures, especially on things like the 5th wheel, landing gear, or similar things that don't necessarily have seals to contain the grease where it is needed.

 

I’ve tried all or most of the premium grease, even Lucas, and Red-i is still my top choice. The only “con” is that’s it gets really stringy in the cold. That should be proof enough it does it’s job and beyond.

 

If you grease your equipment often (as you should) get a battery powered grease gun
Pricey but well worth it.
I had Lincoln's version of a battery powered grease gun but the DeWalt has held up better.
There's a clip on style zerk end for the hose available that works pretty good BUT it's kinda big for tight places. Plus, if debris gets in the sliding mechanism you have to stop and clean it.
FWIW, I used Lucas Red & Tacky.

https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCGG571M1-20V-Cordless-Grease/dp/B00FL2SOXW?th=1

Amazon.com

 

Ha! I'm not the only one! Except it usually goes in the exhaust of a dozer or hoe.

We use Chevron nlg1 in the winter and 2 in the summer. Our local Cat dealer has a good variety as well, and pretty much in line price-wise.

 

I use Primrose 357

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Here's a thought to consider. A wise old mechanic once told me to watch what I greased the slacks and cams with. Use too heavy a grease in cold Temps will result in brake drag. I think he had a valid point there. If you think about it, a tacky grease in winter is fine anywhere else, springs, steering, u joints, but you don't want any stickiness in those brake parts in cold temps or they're not going to release as quickly as they should. I have one gun strictly for the brakes with petro can synthetic xtreme low temp. There's my 2 bits advice for the day.

 

If I have to have 2 guns, so be it. Frustrating the last 20 years ( yes I was working on and greasing trucks long before I was old enough to get a driver's license ) to never know what grease dad would buy next. Oxbows idea of nlg1 or 2 depending on the season is good also. And they shouldn't have any compatibility issues. I have my own grease gun, its loaded with white water resistant grease for my ATV, sled, and motorbike. My F150 has nothing to grease, or at least not that I've found.