Can I use this grease on poly bushings?
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From: Long Island, New York
Car: 91RS
Engine: 305tbi
Transmission: 700R4
Can I use this grease on poly bushings?
http://www.valvoline.com/pages/produ...asp?product=59
Its time to get off my butt and put in my new swaybars and poly bushings, just want to make sure I have a grease that works before I put them in.
Will that work or should I buy the stuff from spohn?
Its time to get off my butt and put in my new swaybars and poly bushings, just want to make sure I have a grease that works before I put them in.
Will that work or should I buy the stuff from spohn?
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From: SW Ohio
Car: 1989 GTA
Engine: 5.7L
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27 BW 9-bolt
Most people will tell you to use a synthetic waterproof silicon base grease, and to stay away from petroleum-based grease.
I don't think that petroleum-based grease will hurt them...after all, people buy poly engine and trans mounts because they are supposed to be unaffected by oil, transmission fluid, etc. However, I would recommend at least using a waterproof grease so that it doesn't get washed away in a few months. Believe it or not, I have considered using disc brake caliper grease. It's a synthetic waterproof grease that seems like it should work...not that I've tried it yet. Some auto parts stores sell a wheel bearing grease made for boat trailers that is waterproof as well.
I don't think that petroleum-based grease will hurt them...after all, people buy poly engine and trans mounts because they are supposed to be unaffected by oil, transmission fluid, etc. However, I would recommend at least using a waterproof grease so that it doesn't get washed away in a few months. Believe it or not, I have considered using disc brake caliper grease. It's a synthetic waterproof grease that seems like it should work...not that I've tried it yet. Some auto parts stores sell a wheel bearing grease made for boat trailers that is waterproof as well.
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SynPower Synthetic Grease is an excellent heavy-duty and multi-purpose automotive and industrial extreme-pressure grease. SynPower is formulated with a lithium complex thickened in a synthetic base oil, moly and other premium additives to provide superior protection from high loads and extreme temperatures.
That lithium part is why I thought it might be ok to use. Or is it still petrolium based?
That lithium part is why I thought it might be ok to use. Or is it still petrolium based?
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