Grease type for Dexter EZ lube hub?

CanadianTabber · September 2022

What grease is everyone using for doing the EZ lube grease job?
Does Dexter recommend the same as NuCamp..that being the Valvoline?

Thanks!

Denny16 · September 2022

If,you have not repacked the bearings, and it still has factory grease in them, I would go with the nüCamp recommendation.
Cheers

Sharon_is_SAM · September 2022

@CanadianTabber -nuCamp uses Valvoline Multipurpose GM to grease the bearings.

Here is their manual. And page 57 at the bottom approves of nuCamps choice.

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manyman297 · September 2022

I believe Dexter recommends any lithium complex grease with NLGI 2.0 consistency. These standards are usually clearly marked on grease tubes. I used Lucas red n’ tacky which is slightly more expensive but a tube will last you at least a couple of greasings. Valvoline is also very good.

ScottG · September 2022

It's worth shopping around. Last year I got a 10-pack of Mobil 1 Synthetic for $63--which IIRC was a pretty good price per tube at the time. (Of course, now that same 10-pack is $86...).

I figured I'd just buy in bulk so I wouldn't have to ask this same question every time I wanted to add grease or repack my bearings. :-)

Buckster · July 2023

After researching and shopping around, I decided to go with Sta-Lube Sta-Plex Extreme Pressure Premium Red Grease

Slackers · July 2023

We use Traveller Premium Heavy Duty from Tractor Supply: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/traveller-premium-heavy-duty-lithium-complex-nlgi-2-grease-14-oz-cartridge

ChrisFix · July 2023

Any Lithium Complex grease will work, and is compatible with the factory installed grease. You want the NL
GI rating.
Lucas Red "N" Tacky is very popular for axle bearings, and is what I've successfully used for many miles now.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lucas-Oil-10005-Red-N-Tacky-Grease-14-oz/36052506

You do not have to use Valvoline, but of course that would work too. Remember to keep the tire spinning while you pump in the grease, and keep pumping grease in until new grease starts to come out. If you're doing it for the first time with the Lucas...you'll have the nice red grease to signal when you're done.

Grease type for Dexter EZ lube hub?

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