What Grease Is Best?
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2020
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From: Wisconsin
I wouldn’t say you want one grease to use EVERYWHERE on a C3…there are places where grease was a) used in years past, b) used in places it shouldn’t, etc. Case in point: door latches. Lotsa folks use(d) whatever chassis grease they had on these, but it’s not an ideal lubricant for that application because there is more dirt exposure which will dry out and gum up the grease. A much lighter lubricant like lithium spray, or better yet, graphite, is a better choice here. Just an example.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2021
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I’ve always owned boats and have used marine grade grease for everything I own.
Now that I no longer own boats I’ve used up the last of my marine grease.
What do you guys use and suggest to start fresh with on my automotive projects?
Is marine grade grease an excellent option or is there something better for our classic C3’s.
Now that I no longer own boats I’ve used up the last of my marine grease.
What do you guys use and suggest to start fresh with on my automotive projects?
Is marine grade grease an excellent option or is there something better for our classic C3’s.
Last edited by grady white; Oct 4, 2023 at 02:17 PM.
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Race Director
Joined: Mar 2016
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From: Napa Valley California
Valvoline came out with the first synthetic grease I was aware of around 1996........I went to Royal Purple when I was at the engine shop in the 2000's because we had an account with them.......I then started getting my buddies to use them in their trailer bearings as many were burning up.......haven't had one burn up in years.......BUT, the stuff, as you found out....is not easy to get.......but I have never heard of a brick and mortar store not being able to special order something.......I mean, if I can buy it online so can they.....
Jebby
Jebby
Their website said it was available and in stock at the store I went to.
They agreed that it is great stuff.
