Is Cheap Grease better than Lucas Red N Tacky? Let's find out! Bearing Grease Test Episode 1
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- SuperTech General Purpose grease compared to Lucas Red N Tacky Grease. Both greases are N.G.L.I. #2. Water spray off, corrosion resistance, drop point, tack, and film strength tested. There is a tremendous difference in performance between the two brands of grease. High quality grease offers many benefits for wheel bearings, ball joints, heavy equipment, high speed bearings, and many other applications. What other brands would you like tested?
Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
Lucas Red N Tacky: amzn.to/3l3lKKh
Super Tech General Purpose Grease: www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tech...
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Thanks to everyone who requested this one, and please let me know what other brands you'd like tested.
Lucas Red N Tacky: amzn.to/3l3lKKh
Super Tech General Purpose Grease: www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tech-General-Purpose-Grease-14-oz-Tube/16928006
Please test full synthetic 0w20 shell rotella. I despise 0 weight oil!
AMSOIL, would also be cool to throw some marine grease in next line up to see how they compare at water repellent test.
There is the sinto oil /grease and the seller showes the test vs amsoil it still work after having contact with water
Would really love to see Valvoline SynPower Synthetic. Its black and feels gritty. Thanks!
i would like to see mobil 1 and amsoil. My boss at my old job swore that lubrimatic marine 11402 was better than anything. thanks
I work for an oil company in the Midwest. We blend and package everything for Oils to grease. Would love to see how they stack up to the major brands! I could send you anything you need.
get this comment to the top!
Yes!
Yep
Yes!
I like this. That’s bold to see a company willing to put their products on the line.
My favorite part is when you read the product claims, then go "we're gonna test that". Makes my day lol
Thanks for watching!
We’re gonna test that too
When you begin testing the marketing facts of everything it's all wanking lol
Agreed!)):🤔🤗🤗...
I'm a little sad he didn't mention the smooth, buttery consistency of the super tech though.
Retired USAF. Used this on F-15 wheel bearings and various components.
It stays, does not breakdown, and it's "tackiness" pulls back into assemblies, especially in wheel bearings.
Additionally, "cold soaking" aircraft at altitude resulting in -50F to -60F temps and having superior performance from the lubricant, is a must.
When you spin bearings from 0 to near 200 mph with weight from 45,000-52,000 lbs, you don't mind spending twice as much for superior grease.
Same for vehicles.
Thanks for your service! Thanks for sharing.
Liar.
I greased my garage door and it doesn't squeak anymore;)
What is 'this" ?
Cheap Grease or Lucas Red N Tacky
@@JohnSmith-ps7wp Red N Tacky? grease. It has a component that causes it to be "pulled" into the areas in contact with each other that interact, instead of being forced out, slung off or otherwise wiped away from the areas needing lubricant.
Additionally, it "self churns" or constantly reintegrates, so that the grease works longer, replenishing from the grease that is in the components.
Other grease can become "isolated" to a small amount that stays on the part and the greater amount of grease is not utilized, but just sits there "separated" from the components.
Hope that helps
Lucas has some great products and they have proven over time to be tough to beat. I love the corrosion tests you do. It really shows up the weaknesses of the products you test.
Thanks!
Fantastic video
The amount of time this guy must spend fabricating the different apparatuses for these very specific tests is unreal. Talk about production value. Well done 👍
Austin Lund That’s something that stood out to me as well! He’s super adept!
@Jeff O please explain
@@absolutez3r019 He can't, he's just a troll.
@@seanerobertson32 indeed. I really enjoy how he very methodically tests all the products and not be biased
4b50lut3 Z3r0 correct you are sir!! This guy has the very absolute best channel on the Tube for product comparisons. Non bias and true tested information in realistic situations. He is the best!!
I'm 70 now but when I was a kid on the farm my Dad said the cheapest grease and oil was the most expensive to buy. Preventing wear and tear is much cheaper than the most expensive lube. Glad to see him proved right again!
Thanks for the feedback.
Couldn't agree more!
There is a MASSIVE difference between Mobil 1 and Amazon basics, both full synthetic.
@The Oracle True !!! a lot of times products are overpriced.
Or simply some products are huge bang for buck and make others look like ripoffs.
@@RandyRandersonthefamous what? amazons motor oil is the best on Earth?
These are so comprehensive, quick and to the point. Had no idea there would be that much difference, the tackiness and bearing wear was enough to tell you get the Lucas. Great editing as well!
Thanks!
Red n Tacky is good schitt!
Awesome test. I have always used the Lucas in my boat trailer bearings and definitely will continue to do so. Thanks so much.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Well,I went to Home Depot and bought the red.
These tests are phenomenal.
They do, in fact, influence my purchases nowadays.
I appreciate them immensely.
THANK you a lot.
You are welcome!
red n tacky is the best grease
@@brianpeters867 I've heard that but I always just thought grease was grease. Good thing for videos like this
@@brianpeters867 Except for Lucas Green Heavy Duty grease, which has a polyurea base
@@ProjectFarm I'm currently in the middle of a bearing swap in a dump trailer. Heading to the parts store this morning to pick up a couple tubes of Lucas extra tacky grease. Thank you! Are Timken bearings any good?
Let’s see a grease “tournament” for March. I’d probably watch this more closely than basketball.
Yes. Absolutely do this. I'll even donate a few tubes.
I agree, really wanted to see Mystik JT-6 in there, it’s the grease I used for 16 years in my old job.
It was a brutal application, high temp, high speed, high load, water AND dirt. 🤣
Even with all that the bearings we were greasing typically lasted 10+ years, even with somewhat spotty greasing by me.
This would be fantastic, could try getting in some of the "high performance" brands to show down!
Absolutely! Great job on this one, keep it going!
Gadius
Thank you for an excellent video / test. I recently repacked the wheel bearings on my Class A RV with Lucas and now I'm even more confident it was the right grease!
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
I just discovered your channel a day or two ago. Man I love all these videos. Thank you for doing all of these and for being independent and not taking sponsors.
Welcome! Thanks!
Can you test windshield washer fluid. Some "claim" to not freeze or cleans well, and not damage metal parts. Other claim to make water bead. Lots of junk out there with questionable claims. And every car uses it.
Great video suggestion! Thanks!
I used rainx 3-1 for years till I found curd cutter at rural king a few years ago and haven’t went back. Deicer, beads water nicely, and removes bugs. I’m sure there is better out there. But for 2 bucks a gallon well worth it.
I cut a potato in half and wipe the screen.....
I like the rain x orange all season. Works for ice, cleans great and beads water. Aquapel is the best for windshield treatment.
o1mtbiker just bought that neon yellow crud cutter from RK about 3 hours ago. Sounds like a made a good choice.
I've been a carpenter for 35 years and I make jigs all the time to do various repetitive tasks.... However, Hats Off to you Sir! You are absolutely the JIG MASTER! :)
Wow, thanks!
These videos are steadily becoming more and more relevant in today's world of short stocked shelves! Recently my local auto parts store was out of Red and Tacky so I took my chances on a general purpose grease... idk. It is high speed and high heat I really need....
Always used Red and Tacky
Thanks for the feedback.
Can not thank you enough! You are as thorough with your testing as humanly possible.Can't imagine the hours spent on these tests.
Thanks so much!
Ahh, as a farmer, that's my kind of grease. Watched a movie called Grease once but there was nothing about grease in it at all, lol.
Yeah, there was, all the grease in Travolta's hair.
Darn Hollywood!
I know how you feel, I got ripped off on that damn movie also.
Please do tell me more, tell me more!
A laugh not wasted 😂
Very informative and eye opening video. Your work and attention to detail is second to none. Keep up the great work. We all really appreciate the effort you put into doing these videos.
Thanks for another very thorough test. Attention to detail and proper test procedures set you apart from other test videos. Keep up the great work!
You are welcome! Thanks, will do
*Always* such a comprehensive test. I cannot estimate the number of times I share your videos with friends and family. We very much appreciate your efforts.
Thank you very much!
Same here. I share links to PF videos a lot.
You should make a t-shirt with caption "we gonna test that!"
Great recommendation!
@@ProjectFarm I would buy that!
I would DEFINITELY buy that!
How about an homage to 3M, "I dont make the products you buy, I TEST them"
Absolutely.
man what a good video. ive watched a lot of your tests over the years but have been binging the product comparisons over the last few days. the attention to detail and construction of each test is phenomenal. very well done and deeply thought out. cant wait what to see comes out next and i love how seriously some of these products perform. learn something everyday.
Thanks! Glad to hear!
I needed grease today and bought the Lucas Red and Tacky for $9.99 and stayed away from the cheap stuff. Amazing that three hours later I saw your video and I was extremely happy that I purchased what you tested. Keep up the great videos.
Thanks, will do! Thanks for sharing.
Let's get this man to 1 million already, he deserves it!
Thank you very much!
I just wanted to take a moment to recognize the ingenuity shown by Project Farm and the designs of the testing jigs. Definitely higher outside the box thinking going on at the farm!
yes sir he makes really good testing videos.
Awesome video, I always enjoy your comparisons, you really do a great job with methodology and remaining as unbiased as possible. I work at a truck shop, and due to the recent shortages of grease we've had to get by with what whatever we can get. Simply due to availability we recently got in a few cases of Castrol Pyroplex Blue #2, which advertises improved water barrier performance and reduced breakdown of performance with water contamination, even that it thickens up when water is introduced. I have noticed that cleaning this grease off the floor is much more difficult with water based cleaners than other greases, and that it is pretty tacky and doesn't slide off of wet parts. I would love to see some testing of this grease, maybe in a future grease shootout. It could be a fantastic option for parts or applications that for whatever reason aren't perfectly shielded from the environment, provided it can meet it's claims in testing
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.
Your tests & testing methods have really proven you to be the best!! THANK YOU!!!
You are welcome!
At first I thought Project Farm was going to show me how I've been wasting money buying Red "N" Tacky for all these years.....but thankfully it appears I chose wisely. 👍
The only test I would have liked to see was you placing the bearings in water and then spinning them over time to see if the grease would become compromised. Just like boat wheel bearings have to deal with...
Great comment
Yep I think this would be nice to see as I have motor spindles that have there seals blown out and if I’m in wet grass idk how much is getting into the bearings.
Absolutely would like to see that
Boat trailers need a different type of bearing grease. Red"N" Tacky wont cut it.
Great test idea
Me: right its time for bed.
CZcams: but which of these 2 grease brands perform the best.
My male brain: i must watch this immediately, sleep can wait
Thanks for sharing.
I'm doing the same thing at 12:28 in the morning.
0153 for me
2:30am for me lol
its 10:30 i have to get up at 5 so ya
I love your videos. The amount of thought and time that goes into them is outstanding. I hope you keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
Very different and unique tests and executed really well so thank you for that. I have used quite a few different Lucas products over the years and it has never disappointed me.
Project Farm is droppin some history knowledge on us!
lol. Nice!
@@ProjectFarm Not wasting that education!
1:01 I was REALLY dying to hear him say, "Smooth, buttery consistency."
I was expecting to see some toast come out to test that.
lol. Nice!
I was disappointed too. Wanted to see what kind of jig he could come up with to test the consistency compared to actual butter. Several brands of butter :p
@1:03 "We're Gonna Test That".
Sure did! Awesome🏁👍
@@ProjectFarm I made a suggestion please Mention Celsius and metrics
Your creativity in creating apparatus for these tests is outstanding! Good job. Thanks!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Great videos, really appreciate your time and effort to show these great products.
Thanks and you are welcome!
This opened my eyes, was firmly in the “grease is just grease” camp before seeing this video
Thank you
Still is tho the cheap grease may not have performed the greatest but it still performed better without grease
still depends, if you know you won't need the higher performance why pay double
Double....from $2 to $4? How much is your time and equipment worth? The Lucas stays on better, provides much better wear protection and therefore your equipment will last longer and you'll spend less time repairing it. That's worth a lot more than $2 to me.
@Allie X that may be true for a hobbyist but imagine if you were something like a large scale farmer where any downtime is big money lost
The amount of work put into making these test is alot. Im impressed
Thank you very much!
I’ve always said Project Farm is the hardest working CZcams channel....... detail,detail,detail , he does a great job for us
I like the Lucas red and tacky grease, been using it a while.
Your tests proves what I have suspected all along, Lucas is great grease...
I truly enjoy your channel and I really appreciate all you do for us here on CZcams, keep up the fabulous work Todd,
Thank you once again for all that you do.... nice work!
Thanks and you are welcome! Will do!
Absolutely love the dry and calculating delivery and testing, highly educational, and highly valuable
Thanks so much!
The amount of effort that goes into these comparisons really is amazing...I doubt you could be any more thorough with these tests! Very useful and informative information.
No kidding. He's testing everything a product SHOULD be, even things I don't even consider when shopping for something. This guy is a gift
Thank you very much!
The amount of work and ingenuity you put into these videos is absolutely amazing.
Thank you very much!
Favorite words “ we’re going to test that” you crack my side. Love this channel I learn so much thanks
You, sir, are one smart cookie. Your attention to detail, creative testing rigs, and innovative methods of obtaining results are incredible. You could show McGyver a trick or two! Keep up the great work, because we are amazed, entertained, and educated with your results.
Thanks, will do!
When you reach one million subscribers, it would be really interesting to see a personal blog video about yourself and your surroundings (workshop, farm, etc.)! Great work! Keep it up!
Cosign.
Yessss
Thank you for the video idea!
Guess thats not gonna happen, 2mil + now 🤷♂️
Its moments like this that make me realize that old sayings and the "if it ain't broke dont fix it" mentality are really out dated. Times have changed and your amazing work has really brought to light the fact that not all things are created equal but more over you demonstrate that marketing, is just lying but with more words. Love your work! You're truly doing the work of a saint lol
High quality greases make a huge difference. I went from a mineral grease to synthetic grease and had a 10x reduction in material loss. Truly amazing.
Well today's society everything comes from China
I wouldn't really say it's "outdated"... Yes, improvements are good..however, if something is working properly, you only risk screwing it up, if you mess with it. If something is working correctly, it's really best to just leave it be.
@@numberyellow I am not ready to trust every mechanic that has worked on my 40 year old daily driver to have used the right products or done repairs correctly. Everything can be "working properly" but be barely on the edge of failure because of a half assed repair.
@@maximeDpetrov Fair point. The key, in your case, is to either find a mechanic you trust, and stick with them, OR work on the thing yourself.
Excellent video! As always! I run Lucas in everything I have but recently bought a piece of equipment that has always had kubota brand grease in it. I want to only have the one grease and grease gun around the farm but an hesitate to mix them, though I've always heard Lucas was the best. I would really enjoy seeing how Lucas compares to Kubota brand grease(which I believe is synthetic, not 100% sure) among other greases. Thank you so much for putting these together!!
Just wanted to tell you how amazing your channel is! Thank you for what you do!
You are welcome!
Well, my grease budget just went up but I feel good about knowing it’s money well spent. Thank you for your results!
You are so welcome!
You have one of the best channels on youtube. Your testing which matches real-world use is a genuine service to people, and your integrity really shows though in every single video you make. I wish you continued success, and thank you very much for all your hard work.
Thanks!
Really appreciate your time and efforts to conduct these non-bias evaluations. GREAT JOB!
Thanks!
Thank you so much! This is EXACTLY what I was looking for!
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
There's 3 Greases I've been recommending for several years as skate bearing grease that I would really enjoy seeing tested.
They are Superlube EP
Schaeffer 274
And Archoil8300
Archoil and Superlube are very likely more expensive than you're looking for, but Schaeffer 274 is pretty typically priced.
Great test idea! Thank you
I switch from a poly urea John Deere grease to shaeffers I think 290. Much thicker stuff. Only thing is that jd poly grease would flow if it was hot or freezing out. Shaeffers is really thick when cold. Very hard to pump. Many more tackifiers.
I work in the heavy equipment industry. I’ve never came across a part that wore out due to brand of grease, only the lack there of; although I do use a higher quality grease in my vehicles
Great feedback. Thank you
Three Finger Joe obviously, it’s got nothing to do with the brand, but the “lack of” you refer to is when the cheap grease clocks out and leaves before the operator does, and that’s when parts wear, if it were a better grease it would of lasted until the next lube job arrived.
Old saying, "Any grease is better than no grease !"
It liquefied and went out
Maybe that's more critical on the longevity of some ball bearings.
Once again I find myself researching and finding the answers I need right here on PF! Thanks for what you do!
You are welcome!
Wow! The thoroughness of this video. It could honestly be used to show kids how scientific lab experiments are done!
Subbed!
(And thanks!)
Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
I seriously doubt you'll see a better grease testing video online. Outstanding! 👍👍
Thank you very much for the positive comment!!
I sell Red & Tacky at Advance Auto where I work part time. Videos like this make my job much easier....thank you! I can always point the customer to your testing and results and it also makes ME feel good knowing I've helped the customer get a really good product!
Autozone over here but the same thing
I have 4 formulas. Manufacturing high quality greases at the lowest cost, a symbolic price file
@@user-ht9hv2fk5q Can I send you my bank account info and have you ship me a case?
All your videos ALWAYS amazes me!!
Thanks!
I appreciate, admire and approve of the ingenuity of your test methods and rigs, so clever and yet with tools and equipment anyone could duplicate. Bravo!
Thanks!
Subbed. You’re attention to detail, and the way you conduct fair and unbiased reviews is phenomenal. You are literally the CZcams version of Consumer Reports for tools. What’s really the best part of all of this is you let people know where to spend the extra money for higher quality and where to save it at your own expense. Thank you for your time.
You are welcome! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Have you ever thought about, or gotten any comments requesting you to compare miter saws? I’m a trim carpenter and I’m getting ready
to purchase one. I’m leaning towards dewalt because the saw itself is great, but the legs used to attach it to a stand are mediocre at best and prone to breaking.
I've always purchased the "better" grease whenever I need to buy grease. I'm not sure why, but mostly reading the tube and the specs. The 2 or 3 dollar difference in the price is really insignificant when compared to the longevity of the grease. Grease fittings seem to get forgotten more often than any other form of maintenance in my shop, better grease is cheap insurance against my absent mindedness.
Thank you
Good logic. Same applies with installing OEM parts in hard to reach parts of the engine.
"Better grease is cheap insurance" - couldn't have put it better myself.
Enjoy your testing and demeanor most and all honesty! I hope you can keep finding ways to educate us about products we use. Thank you
You are welcome, will do!
Outstanding job once again now I can make the proper call in what I supplied to my personal maintenance, as well as what I recommend to friends and customers, bravo for another well thought out and quality made informative video!!!!
i work as a transport truck mechanic and we use tons of grease on everything so i find this supper interesting to see. i knew not all greases were the same but i did not expect such a big difference!
Thank you!
I find supper interesting too! Especially when we have fried pork chops.
Just remember bro
The Grease rotation is often
Done by worst QUALETY
So using best brand .. litterley
Make things """ LAST FOR EVER""
I'm a trucker. I've been watching you for quite some time now. It's kind of scary some of the things you review because it's like you're reading my mind. Keep the great videos coming. I think I might owe you a percentage to my success so far 😉
Thank you very much! The kind comment means a lot and keeps me motivated. Safe travels and thanks again!
Project Farm is working with google to read our minds and check our search history ;)
Man I feel for you. I used to work on trucks n keeping them greased up was a pain in the ass. Say bye to that tube of grease each time. N that's before even hitting the fith wheel plate. Stay safe out there on the road
Trucker here too, love his videos as some really do help us out lol.
Been watching for a long long time and still by far you have the best channel on CZcams!!!
Thanks!
I just love your videos and real straightforward no-nonsense testing!
Thanks!
I use Mobil 1 grease in my travel trailer wheel bearings. A comparison with Red N Tacky would be very interesting
Thank you for the feedback
@@ProjectFarm thanks for your content. This is off subject but was wondering what your thoughts were using engine restorer on top of seafoam. Hadn't found anything on it. Thought I'd ask you. Thank you
Yes, that would be an interesting comparison. I use both. I seem to like the mobil 1 for my utility trailers, the hubs don't get warm under heavier loads. The Red N Tacky seems to work real good in u-Joints on my tractor pto shaft when mowing for long periods.
I've tried Mobil 1 red grease in the past, and it was a mess with liquid leaking out of it, making puddles on the garage floor. Never again since then. Haven't had that problem with Red n Tacky.
Project Farm
Good testing sir. I don’t necessarily spend money on the most expensive replacement part or consumables but in many cases as shown here. My loyalty to the better quality products will repay in the long game.
Hey man, you should find a local Caterpillar dealer and test their oils and greases. They claim their lubricants are the best out there and I’d love to see you test them!
That's the only grease I use, although the local cat dealership is closer than the local McDonald's so it's easy to get to. It seems to be pretty good, but it's hard to tell unless you're really comparing them.
They will also test oil samples for you.
Shawn Dickens I just got done pulling one on a skid steer lol. I work for a dealer
@@ShawnDickens Those oil tests can save a guy a bit of money.
@Dana William
You should check out Japanese firms like Idemitsu, Eneos. But we had about barrel of OEM Honda 5w-20 oil straight from Acura shop, (because the shop foreman is my friend's body and they moved to new shop and everything had to go) and we used for oil changes and we had a few comments that the fuel consumption was better on the Honda oil comparing to Castrol GTX. Then our friends (ex Honda mechanic) Si was filled with Eneos instead of other very popular brand and the same comment. So there might be something more about OEM lubricants and their brew.
I liked this test a lot. I feel like farmers and construction guys would be the most responsive to this video. If you ever do this again I would recommend being sure to test John Deere, case, new holland, caterpillar, etc greases
Thank you! Thanks for the video idea.
Quite possibly the most useful channel on CZcams! Thanks for another great test!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Amazing, never thought there would be such a difference. Lucas just became my go to grease. Thanks for all your videos bro.
I was sweating bullets. I've used Lucas Red and Tacky on my semi for everything the last 3 years, thinking it was a good thing. Mark it on the calender, I was right!!!!!!
@@agentorange2554 You must have a wife. I make a little check, circled on the calendar when my wife says I am right. Just checked the last time......Nov 12, 2005.
Agent Orange hello, but what a strange name, I actually knew someone whom was in NAM, He showed me his chest when those AGENT ORANGE caused, the blisters came up ever so often, never saw anything like that since , Cheers From NJ🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@flybyairplane3528 Yep, a friend suggested I should use that name because of the color of my truck. I had two friends that died from exposure to Agent Orange. One by the age of 40, one made it to 62 years of age. I really struggled with using that name because of the people killed by the use of that chemical. In the end I thought, maybe we shouldn't forget.
This was eye opening, never thought there could be so much difference in greases. Interested in seeing Amsoil synthetic greases. Nice work once again
Ditto on the amsoil vs. Lucas!
There is a bewildering variety of greases. My "all-purpose" grease (when I'm not sure what I need) is a moly-disulfide one (messy, but it seems to work much of the time). Ford, for example, specifies a PTFE grease for driveshaft splines and the stuff used in your household washing machine bearings is made to be very resistant to water infiltration. Grease is by no means, just "grease". If you doubt that, try lubricating your wheel bearings with the pan drippings from your morning bacon and eggs.
Royal Purple
Excellent as usual...Thank you! You're abundance of integrity, puts you way ahead of everyone else!
Thank you very much!
Really glad to see this video, my boat trailer will be getting the red sticky stuff as well as my vehicle. Thanks for all you do...all the best.
Thanks and you are welcome!.
I don't know how you started all of this but the ingenuity of everything that you do absolutely impresses me and by the way you do it good for you these tests are absolutely awesome
This guy provides so much legit information and I love how he explains each of the tests.
Nice job dude!
Thank you for the feedback
I just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work you put in to this videos! I truly appreciate a hard working American that always working to have better tools and equipment and the other thing that I recognize is that you always have a smile on your face!! And u just keep it up and you will have your own tv show there's no joke about that or you'll just keep getting more and more subscribers! !
Thanks!
This, this is important stuff. Never tested the Lucas red stuff but I will now.
Incredibly well done testing that covers it all as usual, I trust you with this stuff.
Thanks!
Definitely run some grease tests using the well known premium brands including Pennzoil, Mobil 1 and AMSOIL + Shaeffers.
Your shop made tests & equipment are incredible Project Farm !
The red n tacky is pretty good for semi fifth wheels.
Also, "texture: buttery" gave me a good laugh. Lol
Trucker here and I use the red n tacky on my 5th wheel too cuz the stuff hangs on great.
lol. Nice!
Me three on the red n tacky for the fifth wheel.
Dion what do you recommend for chassis/brake components on a semi?
@@MrWisdom79 Whatever the shop uses, really. I'd prefer Mystik grease myself but I don't think I've been to a shop that uses it in bulk.
im the opposite, i use the cheap supertech on my fifth wheel, cause i do alot of drop n hooks and the tackiness of the lucas wears it all off the fifth wheel faster.
Outstanding video, keep up the good work Sir!
Really love the fact that you are not sponsored and I'm sure you have had some offers, thanks emensly for sharing the test results 😊
Thanks and you are welcome!
You may not have a "Scientific lab" for testing, but I think I speak for everyone when I say I appreciate your PRACTICAL scientific method of testing, and it has helped me make better choices for greases and oils
I'm going to start sending you invoices for my time, since I spend more of it watching you than doing the work I'm supposed to be doing! I was actually surprised by the significance of the differences between these greases. Your test for tackiness was especially interesting and it makes me wonder how each of them would handle centrifugal force. In many automotive applications centrifugal force would want to send the grease outward in a packed bearing, eventually depriving the inner race of grease if it all has a place to go. The compatibility of grease is no joke, and I'm glad you did mention it. In future grease tests I'd be curious how different grease types hold up in similar tests (say, lithium and silicone and Moly based, etc.) Also, there are instances in automotive repair where grease is intentionally mixed with oil, such as replacing an outer wheel bearing in an axle. The bearing is packed with grease, but the expectation is that the gear oil will make it's way down the axle tube and eventually mix in with the grease and wash it out. I've always been curious if one type of grease or another is best used in this situation. Similarly, transmission and engine assembly often demands a temporary grease be used before trans fluid or engine oil gets through the lubrication passages. It would be interesting to see how a mix of grease and oil fared in some of these tests.
The special grease used in engine building is by design, intended to mix with oil. It won't hurt the oil, or the metal parts it's in contact with .
I've built, and helped build a lot of engines and I used 105, engine grease. It works great. One gentleman put an engine together by himself then called me and said the engine wouldn't build oil pressure.
We pulled the engine, he didn't tighten the oil pick up tube and the oil pump was only pulling air. We checked the crank shaft and bearings and they were fine. We did recoat them put the engine back in and presto we had 50 lbs of oil pressure.
@@bertgrau9246 Yes, there are special assembly lube for engines, such as Permatex Ultra Slick or the 105 you mention. Back in the day when I was rebuilding transmissions there were uses for grease too, including holding checkballs in place for assembly in valve bodies, or lubricating thrust washers, or bearings, etc. In axles with bearings that will start up dry I've only ever seen manufacturers recommend a high temp grease, without being specific. Some bearings also come with grease installed, even though the bearing might be for multiple applications. Another area where oil and grease can mix is on splined input or output shafts which initially need grease but eventually will have oil mixed in.
Your tests confirmed why Red N Tacky was recommended to me as the grease to use. Thank you. I really appreciate your attention to following the testing standards as well as you can.
You are welcome!
You continue to be a shining light in the cesspool of youtube video shorts sir!
Thanks!
This is the channel I come to when I need to know what product to buy and what the proper purpose for it is. I love this channel so much.
There really isn't a whole lot I can add to what others have already espoused, but you really do it right. Every time I am going to try and use a product for the first time, or question my continued use of a product, I come here. We all really appreciate the effort you go to, to perform these tests. Just a job very well done.
Thanks so much!
What a great channel! Just subbed! Look forward to seeing more. Sometimes you really get what you pay for!
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Great video! I always use Lucas grease. It was recommended by someone in my Sunbeam Mixmaster group as being the best to use on these mixers. I use the Lucas on mixer repairs as well as sewing machine repairs. Great stuff!
Thanks for the feedback.
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Thank you
Some of your testing apparatus are pretty ingenious. Side note: I'd love to see a comparison of lithium grease and molybdenum disulfide grease.
Thank you for the video idea!
And synthetic against common off the shelf stuff...mmmmm
I wonder how cheapo brand heavy duty grease would compare to Big Red.
..and silicone grease.
Moly vs. Lithium grease is a great idea! I tend to use the Traveler Extreme HD 3% moly grease from Tractor Supply on my equipment, as it's very reasonably priced for a 3% moly grease, but I'd love to know how it stacks up against something like the Lucas Red N Tacky, or other "premium" lithium grease.
I'm just glad this justified my continued purchasing of red n tacky
The most elaborate test demo's on the Interwebs. Thanks for providing a public service. Good Health.
Thanks and you are welcome!
You put an amazing amount of effort into these and it shows
Thank you! I appreciate your comment!
I was from the "it's just grease" school and changed up only when a sale or a believable ad caused the switch. Great video. Is there test of chemically enhanced varieties in the future? Such as graphite laden vs Teflon infused? Brand choices are too numerous, though. How about the best bang for the buck general purpose? So far, Super Tech is not a favorite any longer despite cost and availability. Great video.
Thank you for sharing! Your work certainly benefits us cash-poor retirees who have to decide between meds or food for the week.
Great
quit taking the meds. Your a victim of big pharma. You most likely need nothing your taking. So there you go, food wins this one easily
This is the best Grease that I have ever seen or used. Silver hook is the brand and it's a CERAMIC GREASE which apparently works up to 1500C - I'm in Australia and have to buy it out of U.K. at approx $42 AUD for 500g tub inc. shipping, but it's bloody amazing! Makes loose bearings tighter and even repairs worn bearings! www.ebay.com.au/itm/Tub-Ceramic-Grease-And-Brake-Shoes-Pad-Protector-Vht-Protection/360710711120?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
@@Mach141 are you sure you're not replying to the wrong comment?
@Chris Rock Jesus Christ! Really man? Go the hell on somewhere else.
>Needing to decide between meds or food
God Bless America!
I always learn something from your videos. Never to old to learn & see different. Thanks
Thanks! Glad to hear!
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