Posts Tagged: Wheel bearing grease

Wheel bearing grease versus chassis grease

What’s the difference between wheel bearing grease versus chassis grease? Think of grease as if it’s a sponge filled with oil. The “sponge” portion is non-detergent lithium soap made from fatty acids with anti-corrosive properties, water-resistant additives, and anti-wear additives. When combined, this mixture turns into a kind of gel. Oil is added to the gel to form the grease. So the difference between wheel bearing grease versus chassis grease is in the choice of the oil and the composition of the “sponge” material. What is wheel bearing grease? It’s … Read More