I don't know where to get it, maybe a tractor supply store or maybe a local dealer. All I know is we use red grease in all of our stuff and it turns to black if it leaks out of the fitting after use.

 

I just bought a used Kubota 21:weightlifter: and i was looking to grease it. i noticed the previous owners used red grease although some of the grease looks black.

Pensoil 707 is red, it's what we use in the shop:drinkup:

 

There are lots of red greases! Your best bet would be to call the former owner, and ask what brand he used. The thing you want to do is to switch from a lithium based grease to a sodium based grease. There are several hi temp greases that I know of, that are red. Also amsoil grease is red, so if you can't track it down, you'll have to smear a little of your mystery grease on a index card, and compare a few visually. I don't think you want to go to the expense of analysis for a little grease.

 

Chevron grease is red or a maroonish color.

 

There are lots of red greases! Your best bet would be to call the former owner, and ask what brand he used. The thing you want to do is to switch from a lithium based grease to a sodium based grease. There are several hi temp greases that I know of, that are red. Also amsoil grease is red, so if you can't track it down, you'll have to smear a little of your mystery grease on a index card, and compare a few visually. I don't think you want to go to the expense of analysis for a little grease.

i was told you NEVER mix lithium and moly(sulphur) grease... they will liquefy when mixed and loose their protective properties.

 

The AMSOIL GLC is red as is the Series 2000 Racing grease.
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/glc.aspx?zo=1132530

 

Yard Pro- you could have it righter than me, I hear so many mechanics tips, sometimes it leaves me befuddled! I yield to superior knowledge!

 

Lithium grease is the most common equipment grease. Grease is made from oil and a 'soap' material to make it firm. Lithium is the soap in lithium grease the red is just color and has no real purpose otherwise. I am not aware of any farm, lawn, or construction equip that calls for any thing other than lithium. Any of the other grease should not be used because of washout. Any good grease will be compatable with what the owner used. I personally don't care for moly grease as in our equip is has tended to dry out and make some zerks increasingly hard to service.

 

Wal-mart has the red high temp grease it is most commonly used for packing wheel bearings. I however use it in my cutting deck spindles because it resist breakdown much better. It cost 1.97 a tube at wal-mart for a grease gun cartridge. But it is correct not to use/mix grease because of the defferent chemical makeup.

 

Thanks for the info. Here in NJ my local walmart dosn't carry the red grease. But i will definitely check it out. Thanks everybody,

Josh

 

I have been using Lucas heavy duty grease. It's green. I get it at Advance Auto Parts, but it is kinda pricey.

Once it gets dirty and eases out of the joints, it looks black, too.

 

I have been using Lucas heavy duty grease. It's green. I get it at Advance Auto Parts, but it is kinda pricey.

Once it gets dirty and eases out of the joints, it looks black, too.

Lucas also makes a Red N Tacky grease...it is on sale at their store right now, and have heard that it is great for high speed spindles!:usflag:

 

Wal-mart has the red high temp grease it is most commonly used for packing wheel bearings. I however use it in my cutting deck spindles because it resist breakdown much better. It cost 1.97 a tube at wal-mart for a grease gun cartridge. But it is correct not to use/mix grease because of the defferent chemical makeup.

Ditto, and I go ahead and just use high temp red for everything seeing that it's easier than having two grease guns, or switching tubes out.

I've noticed that some black grease will actually break down and "run" when the outside temps reach the mid nineties.

 

Yes, moly grease has a tendency to dry out in certain applications. It is good stuff if you have pitted or scored bearings because the moly sulfide powder fills in the worn areas.
Now as far as the red greases, they usually have a higher pressure rating than the cheap stuff, and also withstand higher temperatures and can be used to pack wheel bearings. There are several specialty lube companies out there (Hydrotex, Primrose,etc) but they want to sell in large quantities. Distributors for the major oil companies have all kinds of lubricants available for the asking.
Unocal has a "Redtack" grease that is very popular in my area with people who operate heavy equipment

 

:hammerhead::hammerhead:

Wal-mart has the red high temp grease it is most commonly used for packing wheel bearings. I however use it in my cutting deck spindles because it resist breakdown much better. It cost 1.97 a tube at wal-mart for a grease gun cartridge. But it is correct not to use/mix grease because of the defferent chemical makeup.

I wouldn't pick up red grease from Walmart if it were free....you know exactly where it came from :wall...c'mon people, buy American! :usflag:

 

WalMart grease = Mystik Lubricants - Houston Tx. Made in the USA.

www.mystiklubes.com

 

WalMart grease = Mystik Lubricants - Houston Tx. Made in the USA.

www.mystiklubes.com

Everything is not always as clear as it seems.

Mystik Lubricants = Citgo = Venezuela Government (aka Hugo Chavez)
Money not in the USA.

 

Everything is not always as clear as it seems.

Mystik Lubricants = Citgo = Venezuela Government (aka Hugo Chavez)
Money not in the USA.

"Internally, Chavez has already rewritten the constitution, stacked the courts and begun throwing political opponents into jail. And some say he is now looking beyond Venezuela's borders. With billions of dollars in oil profits, Chavez is buying advanced Russian fighter planes and helicopters, dramatically increasing the size of his armed forces and integrating it with Cuba's.

Meanwhile, Chavez laughs all the way to the bank. He sits atop one of the largest oil reserves in the world. Venezuela owns CITGO. And as America's fourth largest oil supplier, he believes he has the U.S. by the throat. And he just might."

Again, buy american......:hammerhead: