What type of grease to use?

[Kevin in Texas]

I need to change out my rotors on my '93 Explorer and will need to repack the bearings. The problem is that I know nothing about which type of grease to use. I would suspect that it needs to be able to handle high temps. So what kind, should I use? If someone knows a good brand that would be helpful too.

One last grease question. I have always brought my cars to Jiffy lube for lubes. I change my own oil. However, the last time I watched the guy not even get the grease gun on the grease fitting correctly. I had to make him do it again

So, I am going to start doing it myself when I change the oil. What type of grease should I use for ball joints and such? Can I use the same grease that I will use for the wheel bearing?

Sorry for such basic questions, but I am ignorant in the ways of grease!

 

[appraiser]

I use BG Products SS 2000. It is rated for both chassis and high temperature use.

 

[widman]

I use Chevron Black Pearl. Also sell it to Ford for their use throughout the country in their dealerships.

 

[SteveD2]

Chassis greases fall under spec LB, and wheel bearing greases fall under spec GC.
http://www.nlgi.com/certification.htm

There are many greases on the market and sold in cartriges that meet both these specs. Generally, you want a lithium complex base grease and thickness grade #2 (I know, I'm oversimplifying).

Many of us use grease with synthetic oil in it, Mobil 1 and Amsoil being a couple of favorites. (Consider grease to be just a thick carrier for oil, which it is.)

Some have good results with moly-fortified grease on ball, roller, & needle bearings, and some have seen failures. I do not use moly grease on these type of bearings (anti-friction bearings).

Ken