Schaeffer's 221 vs 229 for auto use

[gofastman]

so I can not find a place to order 221 for me no mater how much I beg them

the Schaffer's rep in my area said 229 is a direct replacement for it and he uses it for all his vehicles and boats, however on their website it says 229 is not for auto use do to the added tackifiers, so whats the deal? Is 229 ok for auto use and will it outperform the Amsoil GHD im using now in my boat trailer bearings?

 

[Tempest]

Unless you've had a failure, or suspect something wrong, why are you trying to change?

 

[gofastman]

because im not too terribly impressed with how lithium complex greases react with water

 

[hate2work]

Send a PM to salesrep, he will give you the lowdown.

 

[Tempest]

How do lithium complex greases "react" with water??

GHD has a water washout of 1.6. Even if you double that, it's still pretty good.

 

[gofastman]

Originally Posted By: Tempest
How do lithium complex greases "react" with water??

GHD has a water washout of 1.6. Even if you double that, it's still pretty good.

well it wasnt a super scientific test but i kneeded some in my hand well running water over it and it turned kind of milky.

 

[salesrep]

Schaeffers #229 will work just fine here.


Grease comparison table.

http://specializedlubricants.net/index.php?/Markets/Products/Greases.html?Itemid=

 

[gofastman]

Originally Posted By: Tempest
How do lithium complex greases "react" with water??

GHD has a water washout of 1.6. Even if you double that, it's still pretty good.

GWR not GHD, sorry

 

[Johnny]

I would use the 229 as Salesrep recommends. Very good product for your application.