Wheel Bearing Grease - Land Rovers Only

01001010 · 12-25-2007, 04:23 PM

Didn't know which board to post this in but since it applies to a generic part, and has to do with wheels...I figured this might be the place.

What is the name or brand of the red wheel bearing grease that comes in a yellow container???

01001010 · 12-25-2007, 04:31 PM

Or better yet...

What grease provides the best lubrication and protection?

KevinNY · 12-26-2007, 06:56 AM

Any grease that is Disc brake labeled. I use Valvoline synthetic.

01001010 · 12-26-2007, 07:18 AM

Thanks Kev. Im currently using A valvoline one now and I feel as if its too thick. Its difficult to pack the bearings with one of those push-down bearing packers and things feel tights when I reassemble everything.

I had used one on the front bearings over at a fellow enthusiast's house that was red and came in a yellow container, but if my life depended on this grease and my photographic memory, I'd be dead..haha

Disco Mike · 12-26-2007, 07:57 AM

Usually the better greases are the synthetic, like Mobil 1 and I think if yiu can find any of the synthetic marine grease, they may be even better.
Mike

Badger1 · 12-26-2007, 09:30 AM

Have always used the Mobil1 synthetic on wheel bearings. IMO it shouldn't really matter if your hubs are pulled periodically and bearings inspected/repacked, although I do still use the Mobil1. Peace of mind maybe...dunno.

tcpfl · 12-26-2007, 12:35 PM

I've had good luck with Castrol synthetic over the years.

Red synthetic grease in a yellow container. I was just in Pepboys and didn't see anything remotely close to that.

01001010 · 12-26-2007, 12:37 PM

Thanks for all the input guys! I went ahead and got the Mobil1 synthetic grease. Rear Passenger side bearings will be replaced by tonight.

Andrew Homan · 12-29-2007, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinNY

Any grease that is Disc brake labeled. I use Valvoline synthetic.

X2

antichrist · 12-31-2007, 06:04 AM

I use castrol pyroplex blue. It's forumulated specifically for use in wet/muddy/harsh environments.
http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp...0-999/5417.PDF

antichrist · 03-06-2008, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antichrist

I use castrol pyroplex blue. It's forumulated specifically for use in wet/muddy/harsh environments.
http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp...0-999/5417.PDF

Shortly here I'm going to give their Pyroplex Protection ES (fully synthetic) grease a try. Same hydro-activation (resulting in excellent wet adhesion) as the Pyroplex Blue.
I'm going to do my left side bearings with it and my right side with the Pyroplex Blue and see how they compare.

01001010 · 03-06-2008, 11:23 AM

Hey Tom,

Thanks for bringing this thread up again! Good info and keep us posted on your findings.

I did also find that the Mobil grease is EXACTLY what I was looking for.

antichrist · 03-19-2008, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01001010

Hey Tom,

Thanks for bringing this thread up again! Good info and keep us posted on your findings.

Unfortunately I haven't been able to find the ES locally except in full case quantities. I don't want to buy that much ($205 worth) just to try.

01001010 · 03-19-2008, 07:04 AM

Have you searched online?

antichrist · 03-20-2008, 06:57 AM

Yeah, I have...lot's of articles/press releases about it, but I guess it's new enough that no online places are carrying it yet. I'm still trying...

12-25-2007, 04:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,542 Gallery: 15	Wheel Bearing Grease Didn't know which board to post this in but since it applies to a generic part, and has to do with wheels...I figured this might be the place. What is the name or brand of the red wheel bearing grease that comes in a yellow container??? __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna Last edited by 01001010 : 12-26-2007 at 04:48 AM.

12-25-2007, 04:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,542 Gallery: 15	Or better yet... What grease provides the best lubrication and protection? __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

12-26-2007, 06:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
KevinNY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Guilderland, NY Posts: 781 Gallery: 0	Any grease that is Disc brake labeled. I use Valvoline synthetic. __________________ "The Goat",1973 Series III coil conversion, Daihatsu 2.8 Td, power steering, dual ARBs Etc. '91 RRC, bone stock

12-26-2007, 07:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,542 Gallery: 15	Thanks Kev. Im currently using A valvoline one now and I feel as if its too thick. Its difficult to pack the bearings with one of those push-down bearing packers and things feel tights when I reassemble everything. I had used one on the front bearings over at a fellow enthusiast's house that was red and came in a yellow container, but if my life depended on this grease and my photographic memory, I'd be dead..haha __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

12-26-2007, 09:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
Badger1 Forward! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Loo-eee-ville, KY Posts: 2,154 Gallery: 1	Have always used the Mobil1 synthetic on wheel bearings. IMO it shouldn't really matter if your hubs are pulled periodically and bearings inspected/repacked, although I do still use the Mobil1. Peace of mind maybe...dunno. __________________ 1997 Disco 1 2000 Disco 2 1989 RR(gone but not forgotten ) Miami Valley Land Rover Society www.mvlrs.com ON WISCONSIN

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12-26-2007, 07:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,486 Gallery: 0	Usually the better greases are the synthetic, like Mobil 1 and I think if yiu can find any of the synthetic marine grease, they may be even better. Mike

12-26-2007, 12:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
tcpfl Tom Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 154 Gallery: 0	I've had good luck with Castrol synthetic over the years. Red synthetic grease in a yellow container. I was just in Pepboys and didn't see anything remotely close to that. __________________ Tom --2001 Disco II SE - sold --2004 Disco II SE - work and play truck --2006 LR3 SE - wife's truck (play when she's not looking)

12-26-2007, 12:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,542 Gallery: 15	Thanks for all the input guys! I went ahead and got the Mobil1 synthetic grease. Rear Passenger side bearings will be replaced by tonight. __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

12-31-2007, 06:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
antichrist Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: near Altanta Posts: 526 Gallery: 0	I use castrol pyroplex blue. It's forumulated specifically for use in wet/muddy/harsh environments. http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp...0-999/5417.PDF __________________ Tom Rowe Atlanta, GA Four wheel drive allows you to get stuck in places even more inaccessible. 62 88 reg 67 NADA x2 74 Air Portable - The Antichrist (tag 6A666) 95 D1 - R380 95 D90 - R380

03-06-2008, 11:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,542 Gallery: 15	Hey Tom, Thanks for bringing this thread up again! Good info and keep us posted on your findings. I did also find that the Mobil grease is EXACTLY what I was looking for. __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

03-19-2008, 07:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,542 Gallery: 15	Have you searched online? __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

03-20-2008, 06:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
antichrist Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: near Altanta Posts: 526 Gallery: 0	Yeah, I have...lot's of articles/press releases about it, but I guess it's new enough that no online places are carrying it yet. I'm still trying... __________________ Tom Rowe Atlanta, GA Four wheel drive allows you to get stuck in places even more inaccessible. 62 88 reg 67 NADA x2 74 Air Portable - The Antichrist (tag 6A666) 95 D1 - R380 95 D90 - R380

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