aluminum complex grease or lithium complex grease?

[HOndaGuy]

Ok, i don't want to get into a big discussion about it, but i need two greases. One automotive grease for my 02 civic ex 5 speed, and one marine grease for my honda turbo jetski. I basically want to know which grease products offer the best protection with bearings and joints.

 

[BOBISTHEOILGUY]

You can use an alum complex for both applications as you can use lithium for both.

I recommend to my customers the Schaeffers 221 #2 as it is water proof and generally the right amount of thickener used for northern and mid states area. Down south, you could use 238 or 221 #2. Thing to watch for in over the counter alum complex greases is the amount of thickener used.

 

[HOndaGuy]

what are some good otc greases that i can purchase at auto stores? How often do i have to grease my fittings?

 

[jason07-1zzfe]

I thought Honda's had sealed bearings and ball-joints? At least my '88 and '91's did.

[ January 24, 2003, 02:20 PM: Message edited by: Jason Troxell ]

 

[Kevin in Texas]

Bob,

What is the big difference between the 221-1 & 221-2? I live down in hot Houston and wonder which is better for the hot summers/

 

[BOBISTHEOILGUY]

#2 is what you'd want. #1 is a thinner tac and is used more in automatic lubers as the 0, and 00 grades do which favor's thinner tac for easier flow.

#1 should never be used down south in any automotive application.