Stupid Grease question

[HPH]

Monaco OM says use a "Lithium soap base lubricant". I cannot find anyone who sells Grease that has the word "soap" in it. Texaco Starplex ??? Not in this neck of the woods. Been to Cummins, Kenworth, International etc. You wanna talk about some puzzled looks on some parts guys faces. Is a multi purpose Lithium based grease OK ? Or does it have to say soap? Dumb question I think. I've always used different greases for chassis versus wheel bearings etc but don't recall ever any mention of soap. Talked to Monaco they were a HUGE help. Clueless!
HPH

[HPH]

Monaco OM says use a "Lithium soap base lubricant". I cannot find anyone who sells Grease that has the word "soap" in it. Texaco Starplex ??? Not in this neck of the woods. Been to Cummins, Kenworth, International etc. You wanna talk about some puzzled looks on some parts guys faces. Is a multi purpose Lithium based grease OK ? Or does it have to say soap? Dumb question I think. I've always used different greases for chassis versus wheel bearings etc but don't recall ever any mention of soap. Talked to Monaco they were a HUGE help. Clueless!
HPH

[William Willard]

HPH -- Look for Lithium (will probably say red)grease with the NLGI 2 on it - In small writting on the back, you`ll see "soap" -- Got mine at Walmart here in AZ. also Harbor Freight -- Bill Willard

[MonacoMama]

Our internet is pretty spotty from where we are this week - but Sacs said that he got his -along with the grease-gun -from "McMaster Carr" online.

The grease gun is both continuous or single-shot. He also got his with a 30" hose.


MM

[SacsTC]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Product Description
Shell Albida® Greases EP are high performance multi-purpose greases formulated for industrial applications. They are based on a high quality mineral oil, lithium complex soap thickener and carefully selected additives to provide excellent high temperature properties as well as resist oxidation, wear and corrosion. Shell Albida Greases EP are especially suitable for heavy-duty bearings operating at high temperature and under severe load.
Shell Albida Greases EP exhibit excellent load carrying properties and good mechanical stability. An effective additive system helps provide long operational life and protect components from rust and corrosion to ensure lasting protection even in the presence of water. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
This is what I use.
Available here Just type shell in the search area. And yes, it is red in color.

[HPH]

Thanks guys.

[SacsTC]

Note there is a listing for NLGI #1 and #2..
As Bill said, you want the #2...Their Part #8670T4

[nodine]

Here in Knoxville,TN I purchased Shell NLGI #2 at Wal*Mart last month.

Bob

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by SacsTC:
Note there is a listing for NLGI #1 and #2..
As Bill said, you want the #2...Their Part #8670T4 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>