What Type of Wheel Bearing Grease to Use on Older Utility Trailer
Question:
Dear Etrailer: What type of grease should I use on the wheel bearings for an older utility trailer? The factory grease is a gray, silky, oily, lightweight grease. Thanks
asked by: Scott S
Expert Reply:
We offer both traditional petroleum-based wheel bearing grease and also more environmentally-friendly bio-based grease products that are produced from crops. It is permissible to mix the two types. From your description it appears you may have petroleum-based grease in your bearings now.
If your utility trailer will be exposed to water (and salt water especially) then I suggest a petroleum grease designed specifically to withstand such a corrosive environment, such as Lubrimatic Marine Grease part # L54FR. This product is water-insoluble and contains special additives to inhibit corrosion.
If you prefer a bio-based product you can use Ultra-Lube # L10333, which will resist thinning at higher temperatures.
Although bearings can be re-packed with grease by hand, we do offer tools designed for this purpose. The Lubrimatic Deluxe Bearing Packer, part # L70025, when combined with a grease gun such as # L30416, allows for a quicker and slightly less messy process.
I have included several articles and video links concerning types of lubricants and how to remove and pack bearings that might be helpful to you as you prepare for this project.
Products Referenced in This Question
LubriMatic Professional Pistol Grease Gun
- Lubricants Sealants Adhesives
- Greasing Tools
- Grease Gun
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LubriMatic Marine Trailer Wheel Bearing Grease - 3 oz. Cartridges - Qty 3
- Lubricants Sealants Adhesives
- Grease
- Brake and Bearing Grease
- Petroleum-Based
- Marine Bearing Grease
- Calcium Sulfonate
- 3 oz
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LubriMatic Deluxe Bearing Packer
- Lubricants Sealants Adhesives
- Greasing Tools
- Bearing Packer
- LubriMatic
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Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Easy Grease
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
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