Why was moly in Grease?

Whatever the application-specific reason is, Moly is used because it sticks to other materials and helps protect bearings that are not lubricated consistently.

What is the difference between lithium grease and white lithium grease?

White lithium grease vs Lithium grease. “White Lithium” Grease has fewer additives, that’s the only difference other than visibility. The “Lithium” is just the thickening agent. The base oil is typically Mineral Oil, which is relatively low concentration, but I prefer to avoid using mineral oil around O-Rings.

What is white lithium grease good for?

White lithium grease is used to keep components moving smoothly, free of friction and seizing. You can also apply it preventatively to protect against rust and corrosion. White lithium grease can be used to: Lubricate car door hinges.

Can I use Vaseline to lubricate O rings?

Well, Mike, no, you do not want to use Vaseline on your rubber gaskets for pool equipment. The petroleum-based jelly eats away the rubber, causing the rubber to stretch, or tear sooner than normal. The preferred pool o-ring lube is a Teflon or Silicone base to keep the rubber soft and supple.

Is white lithium grease the same as silicone grease?

Because lithium grease is petroleum based, it’s not recommended for use around plastics and rubber where it’ll cause these to prematurely fail. Silicone grease, on the other hand, works better in low temperature, low stress applications around plastics and rubber.

Does lithium grease attract dirt?

White Lithium Grease is a multi-purpose grease for metal-to-metal contact and moving metal parts. It is water and heat resistant and will not freeze, melt or run. One thing to note is that white lithium grease will attract dirt.

Is Lithium Grease safe for O rings?

Yep, even the white stuff is petroleum based. If you want something to lubricate the sealing gasket just use some vasaline (sp?). It works great as a o-ring lubricant to.

Does lithium grease dry out?

Lithium grease is a multi-component chemical lubricant. It doesn’t dry out – it chemically separates.

Is Lithium Grease OK for wheel bearings?

Types of Wheel Bearing Grease Lithium-based grease is water resistant and has a high tolerance for extreme temperatures.

Is Lithium Grease good for bikes?

Bike grease is a medium-weight grease that resembles petroleum jelly. If you can’t find bike grease, you can use white lithium grease instead. This grease is used on car parts and is often less expensive than true bike grease. Do not use automotive bearing grease; it is sticky and can gunk up your components.