Which grease types are compatible with OEM?
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Which grease types are compatible with OEM?
Want to grease the fittings on my new F450... I want a great grease, but am not sure what is compatible with the factory grease. The specs only seem to mention the moly and zinc additives. Is the grease thickening agent calcium, lithium, etc.? Any recommendations for the chassis grease?
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I think that I would just stick with the Motorcraft grease, you know it will work. It would be a shame to try a high dollar product that turned the existing grease into a watery mess and ruin something.
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I never greased the suspension or ball joints on my 2009 F150 (no fittings) and they are 7 years old with 145k miles and still going strong. I guess the Motorcraft grease is good enough.
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I think he's referring to joints with fittings.
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Want to grease the fittings on my new F450... I want a great grease, but am not sure what is compatible with the factory grease. The specs only seem to mention the moly and zinc additives. Is the grease thickening agent calcium, lithium, etc.? Any recommendations for the chassis grease?
Spindle bearing: WSS-M2C192-A
High Temperature 4x4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing
Grease
XG-11
Multi-purpose grease: ESB-M1C93-B
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray
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