 Recommended CV Joint Grease, What to use? |
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| gcrotvik |
 Dec 19 2015, 03:32 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 361 Joined: 16-December 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 11,134 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
Sorry if this topic has previously covered. What is the best brand gease to use when repacking CV joints?
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| jmill |
Dec 19 2015, 05:27 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Any extreme pressure moly/graph cv grease will work. I haven't noticed a big difference in any of them. I've also used synthetics but they leak easier. It's like it breaks down into a runny juice and red moly.
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| PotterPorsche |
Dec 19 2015, 06:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 295 Joined: 10-November 13 From: Hayward CA Member No.: 16,628 Region Association: None |
The swepco cv grease worked well when I replaced my axles
http://www.paragon-products.com/Swepco-Mol...p/swepco101.htm |
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| Krieger |
Dec 19 2015, 07:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,808 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None 
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) swepco
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| jmill |
Dec 19 2015, 07:32 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I use Liqui Molly, but in truth, any decent moly/graph grease will work just fine for a DD. I think it's kind of like which oil is better Mobil, Valvoline or Castrol? Most of us couldn't tell the difference. If you want the best go with Neo and pay $79 for 12 oz. Very popular stuff in the racing world.
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| NS914 |
Dec 20 2015, 06:51 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 198 Joined: 9-June 09 From: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Member No.: 10,455 Region Association: Canada
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Timely question...I am repacking mine now and putting the suspension back in the car...I used Liqui Molly on mine as well. I have taken the next two weeks off to see if I can get a big push on my wiring... promised my son I would have it ready by spring... and yes, I have been saying this for a few years... lol! Hope everyone has a Safe and Happy Holiday Season, Grant
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| cary |
Dec 20 2015, 10:24 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Another one that uses Swepco.
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| Cracker |
Dec 20 2015, 11:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States
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This is far more critical if your planning on road racing/track days with your car. Also important is the engine power and angle of your cv's/axles. Cars that are pushed for any length of time (not A/X for instance) should consider hi performance grease. As mentioned, Neo is one choice, Swepco another...our Motorsports group campaigns Cup Cars in ALMS and swears by Krytox. Super expensive and causes cancer, etc., etc.
If you're a show and shine user - put wheel bearing grease in there - you'll never know the difference. Half-way kidding... T |
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| jimkelly |
Dec 20 2015, 11:23 AM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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| jmill |
Dec 20 2015, 12:31 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Lubro Moly = Liqui Moly. They changed their name.
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| NeunEinVier |
Dec 24 2015, 02:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 24-December 15 From: In front of the smoke. Member No.: 19,488 Region Association: None |
Liqui Moly, but all of those mentioned are good.
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| Mark Henry |
Dec 24 2015, 04:00 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Swepco...I need to buy a case.
I use it for everything including my tractor. |
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| skier2.0 |
Dec 25 2015, 05:47 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 30-May 14 From: United States Member No.: 17,422 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Valvoline, any good moly should be fine. Worked at Holbert's for over a decade and the race shop used what ever the sponsors products were, never had a axle problem.
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| Mark Henry |
Dec 26 2015, 11:53 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
One thing I would consider is the demo Swepco gives on grease is the water test. They take a bit of grease in the palm of their hand, add water and try to mix it together. If it mixes and makes a whitish/gray mess you don't want it in your CV's or anything else for that matter.
I've seen this many times with cheap greases, swepco won't mix and I imagine many of the better brands won't as well. For me I know Swepco won't mix with water and it's a do all quality grease, so that is really the only reason I like it. |
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