looking to get some grease for my 1st crawler

[Alexei]

the only grease i have is for my onroad cars, and i dont think it will work with crawlers. so im looking to buy a tube of something else.

some searching pointed me to look at marine grease, so i found some, but still have questions.

would a mineral oil-based grease work, or should it be a lithium type?

 

[Panther6834]

Until very recently, I've using the same grease...Maxima Waterproof Grease...for all gears in my on-road & off-road vehicles, as well as the flex cables in my boats. However, in regards to the "recently" part, I did switch to Tamiya Cera-Grease for all transmission, transfer case, and (for the one vehicle having them) portal gears. As for the ring & pinion gears in the axles & bulkheads, I'm currently undecided whether to stick with using the Maxima, or switching to the Cera-Grease.

Don't know if this 'helps', or 'hinders', your inquiry.


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[HumboldtEF]

Why not use the grease for your on road cars?

Marine grease is used by some to pack axles tight in a futile effort to keep water out and avoid frequent maintenance. Theres absolutely no need for it unless you want to submarine your crawler.

Also most kits will provide grease that will work just fine.

 

[indybama]

I used mobil heavy duty high temp grease. I figured, we use it in the loaders, semis, n the trailers at work, it should hold up fine for tiny trucks.

 

[B-MOW71]

I use this in all of my rigs. I found it at Walmart.

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[Benp]

I just have a tub of Mobil 1 synthetic grease that I got for 8 bucks.

I don’t do water or mud so works fine for me.

 

[Alexei]

most of the greases discussed is not easy to find in Europe, so im not sure what is a good alternative.
also i want to buy from Europe so i dont have to pay outrageous customs and wait ages.

Until very recently, I've using the same grease...Maxima Waterproof Grease...for all gears in my on-road & off-road vehicles, as well as the flex cables in my boats. However, in regards to the "recently" part, I did switch to Tamiya Cera-Grease for all transmission, transfer case, and (for the one vehicle having them) portal gears. As for the ring & pinion gears in the axles & bulkheads, I'm currently undecided whether to stick with using the Maxima, or switching to the Cera-Grease.

Don't know if this 'helps', or 'hinders', your inquiry.


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if anything, it gives me another option. i just dont have Tamiya ceramic grease.
also i want to avoid to have to try several types of grease and just get something that works right from the get go.

Why not use the grease for your on road cars?

Marine grease is used by some to pack axles tight in a futile effort to keep water out and avoid frequent maintenance. Theres absolutely no need for it unless you want to submarine your crawler.

Also most kits will provide grease that will work just fine.

there is no grease provided with my crawler (SSD Trail King).
i have searched through many grease discussions, and marine grease is suggested the majority of the times.
it is not my intention to try and keep water out.
i could try the grease i got for onroad cars, but searching left me with the impression it isnt the right stuff.
i must admit finding a grease is more confusing than i thought.

I just have a tub of Mobil 1 synthetic grease that I got for 8 bucks.

I don’t do water or mud so works fine for me.

i dont plan to run in water and mud, but i would want to have it prepared for something like that just incase. it is an offroad car afterall so who knows what will happen down the road

 

[indybama]

Most of what we all mentioned, u can get at a parts store. It regular grease for greasing ball joints, u-joints, etc. Or go to a marina shop, theyll have the waterproof type grease. It doesnt have to b a special type my friend, its just to lube the gears so its not metal on metal

 

[HDMM]

I try to mostly use synthetic grease or synthetic marine grease (like by Amsoil) because synthetics won't attack any plastic parts. Some EP (standard car / truck grease) can attack, degrade, soften and even discolor plastic parts over time.

 

[Panther6834]

I try to mostly use synthetic grease or synthetic marine grease (like by Amsoil) because synthetics won't attack any plastic parts. Some EP (standard car / truck grease) can attack, degrade, soften and even discolor plastic parts over time.

Agreed...when t comes to RCs, which contain a lot of plastic, you NEVER want to use a petroleum-based grease, as it WILL slowly dissolve the plastic. The waterproof Grease I mentioned (Maxima) is a synthetic marine grease. It's also used by several motorcycle shops in my area. Also great for bicycles.


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[ScaleLifeNewbie]

Grease is grease. Any kind will work. It ain’t gotta be anything special. *Duh*

https://www.amazon.com/Lucas-Oil-10005-Tacky-Grease/dp/B000ARPVO8

^^^That’s what I use^^^

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[Alexei]

Most of what we all mentioned, u can get at a parts store. It regular grease for greasing ball joints, u-joints, etc. Or go to a marina shop, theyll have the waterproof type grease. It doesnt have to b a special type my friend, its just to lube the gears so its not metal on metal

im looking at car stores and marine stores and do find some there, but the brands they carry here is different.

https://www.biltema.dk/en-dk/boat/boat-care/hull-care/cleaning-agent/marine-grease-2000033131

https://vetusonline.com/english/vetus-shipping-grease-600-gram-vsg.html

Agreed...when t comes to RCs, which contain a lot of plastic, you NEVER want to use a petroleum-based grease, as it WILL slowly dissolve the plastic. The waterproof Grease I mentioned (Maxima) is a synthetic marine grease. It's also used by several motorcycle shops in my area. Also great for bicycles.


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that is vital to know
i read a lot of suggestions about lithium based too.
so synthetic or lithium based will work?

Grease is grease. Any kind will work. It ain’t gotta be anything special. *Duh*

https://www.amazon.com/Lucas-Oil-10005-Tacky-Grease/dp/B000ARPVO8

^^^That’s what I use^^^

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well yeah, but i dont want it to degrade my plastic parts

 

[ScaleLifeNewbie]

well yeah, but i dont want it to degrade my plastic parts

I highly highly doubt that’ll happen. I’ve used Red N tacky (EP grease) for over a year and it’s fine. Not everything has to be specific to RC like some think.


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[NeoPyro]

I use Lucas Oil Red N Tacky. It's great stuff. You can by a 1 lb tub of it from Walmart for I think $8 and it last forever.

 

[HDMM]

I highly highly doubt that’ll happen. I’ve used Red N tacky (EP grease) for over a year and it’s fine. Not everything has to be specific to RC like some think.


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I've also used Lucas Red N Tacky. However, some EP greases do attack plastics, it's a fact weather you want to believe it or not. You don't need a RC specific grease, just something that wont do damage. I've even seen EP grease attack zinc gears and made them bind up and brittle. Some of us have been around for a minute....

 

[DirtBug]

My trusty go to for years has been Park Polylube. Best bicycle grease out there's gotta be good for little cars and trucks. And I'm sure its available in them European markets too.

 

[NeoPyro]

I forgot to mention Super Lube silicone grease is good and is safe on plastic and most rubbers.

https://www.super-lube.com/silicone-lubricating-grease-with-syncolon-ptfe

 

[magic_yeti]

In Europe just get some Liqui Moly Marine Grease https://www.amazon.de/Liqui-Moly-25...uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

 

[Den72]

I highly highly doubt that’ll happen. I’ve used Red N tacky (EP grease) for over a year and it’s fine. Not everything has to be specific to RC like some think.


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Oh my this just reminded me of my very first build when I was 18 yo, I went to the LHS and bought a Blackfoot. In my naive attempt to place oil in the shocks I used transmission fluid:shock::shock::shock:. Oh was I "shocked" with the results!!!

 

[Panther6834]

Oh my this just reminded me of my very first build when I was 18 yo, I went to the LHS and bought a Blackfoot. In my naive attempt to place oil in the shocks I used transmission fluid:shock::shock::shock:. Oh was I "shocked" with the results!!!

Is that anything like changing a wall outlet, but accidentally turning off the wrong circuit breaker. Needless to say, I was "shocked" as well...lol


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