[}{arlequin]

so I'm one of those people that gets new cv boots but for whatever reason the grease does not come with the package. figures.

what other types of grease are applicable for this job?
(please, don't say "cv joint grease")

thanks.

[Rick Lee]

But there is a grease called "CV Joint Grease". I'm pretty sure that's the name brand. I think any good bearing grease will do. Just look for German writing.

[AznDrgn]

Goto your local auto parts store and look at the tubs of wheel bearing grease and pick anyone that says it's approved for CV joints. I think I normally use Valvoline synthetic or synthetic blend, silver container with black top.

[}{arlequin]

LOL, german writing, that's good

[}{arlequin]

thanks

[Jazzbass]

CV grease is just moly grease. Still, it gives me the warm fuzzies to buy the stuff that actually says "CV grease". I get the VW/Audi stuff from Olympic in Gaithersburg (becuase it has German writing) or the stuff in the 4oz tube at Pep Boys.

[}{arlequin]

is Olympic open on Saturdays? (planning on heading that way tomorrow)

does the PepBoys stuff have a name or if I search for cv grease and it's in a 4oz tubes i'll be fine?

[Jazzbass]

Originally Posted by }{arlequin

is Olympic open on Saturdays? (planning on heading that way tomorrow)

does the PepBoys stuff have a name or if I search for cv grease and it's in a 4oz tubes i'll be fine?

I think they're open in the morning, but call them now to find out for sure. The Pep Boys stuff is in blue tubes in the regular grease section in cardboard blister packages. Be carefull though, they tend to only stock 2-3 tubes at a time.

[CrewChief]

I actually have 35lbs of grease that was researched and found by a Potomac member (Dan Freedman). He called and spoke to the factory engineer. The motivation was to find out just what was good and because that if you notice the Mobil synthetic does NOT say the usual "Use on, ..., ..., cv joints,...". In fact it turns out the red Mobil synthetic is not very good for cvs. The dersired qualities were described as 'high tack' and 'high pressure'.

It turns out that this stuff is Mobil 222HP (close anyway). Have to go to commercial outlets to get it and it only comes in the 35lb buckets. We've been having very good success with it.

Dan used to sell it for $20/quart container. So will I. A quart will last you a LONG time. I'm in Leesburg. That's much cheaper than the store price for a 14oz tube!

[slbates]

Lubro Moly makes excellent CV grease. I have an extra tube in the garage if you can't find any locally. Only have one tube though...