Wheel Bearing Packing Grease

[jdc4357]

Hi,
I am replacing my front wheel bearings on my 88 and just wanted to get an idea what everyone used. I was thinking of using Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease. Pro's.. Con's??
tia,
jamieC

 

[shaeff]

I just repacked the rear wheel bearings on my M3 with Redline CV2. The BMW track guys swear by it:

Post #242:
http://www.supramania.com/forums/sh...daily-driver&p=1554238&viewfull=1#post1554238

 

[supra90turbo]

CV2 is VERY good stuff. I'd go for that.

 

[BlackDevilSupra]

New OEM bearings are prepacked.
The TSRM advices to always replace the bearings with new, if they are removed from the axle.

 

[jdc4357]

I purchased brand new OEM bearings from Champion and all they have is a slight oil to keep from rusting I assume.

Thanks for everyones input.

jamieC

 

[supra90turbo]

Just because they come with grease doesn't mean it's the best, or even close.

Since when do we just leave things alone, anyway?!

 

[Koenigturbo]

Just because they come with grease doesn't mean it's the best, or even close.

Since when do we just leave things alone, anyway?!

I thought the fronts are sealed bearing

 

[shaeff]

Just because they come with grease doesn't mean it's the best, or even close.

Since when do we just leave things alone, anyway?!

Exactly. OEM's tend to try to keep cost down. Redline CV2 is expensive stuff (nearly $60 for four tubes), and not likely in the budget for packing OEM bearings. I'm rebuilding the M3's CV axles with CV2 as well.