Lucas Oil 10574 Red and Tacky Grease, 454 g

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While color does not impact lubricating abilities, manufacturers may use color-coding to denote lubrication. Grease is designed to hold lubricants in place, and the lubricants contained in the mixture will determine how it functions. Look for the type of oil a grease contains —mineral oil or synthetic fluid — to learn about its lubricating capabilities. Does Grease Color Impact Performance? Grease color can denote performance in specific applications. For instance, the moly component of gray grease allows it to function in severe conditions. Again, the color itself is usually not relevant to performance, but color-coding might indicate. Several factors can impact grease’s performance, including the: A premium quality multi-purpose extreme pressure lithium complex grease for lubricating all anti-friction and plain bearings. Used in industrial and automotive applications. It has shown exceptional performance providing extended lubrication intervals over wide operating temperatures. To help in all of the above situations red grease was designed, Castrol RRG being one of the best known brands. Being a vegetable oil based lubricant this grease does not harm rubber and can be used for its protection, lubrication and preservation. It can also be a great help during assembly of units containing parts made of natural or synthetic rubber and even plastic (installing bushings, for example). Red Rubber Grease is specifically designed for the lubrication and protection of rubber components and should only be used for this purpose.

Yes, of course, red rubber grease is compatible with brake fluid. It works effectively with dust boots and piston seals. Also, it supports DOT 3, 4, and 5.1 brake fluid. It is important to bear in mind that not all grease is compatible with brake fluid. Some grease will react negatively with brake fluid, while some others will damage the plastic housing of the brake fluid. How long does Red Rubber Grease last? The red colour is created by adding a dye to the grease to make it easily identifiable. The clearly visible red colour helps prevent a mix up with other petroleum based greases and lubricants. This is important because red rubber grease is designed for use on sensitive parts (rubber bushes, seals and o-rings) that may be damaged if the wrong grease is applied. Modern equipment maintenance relies on the lubrication and protection grease offers. Different types of grease work best for other purposes — for that reason, it is necessary to understand the grease color-coding system and what each color means.

The Bottom Line on Grease Color

With such a wide range of greases available on the market today it is important you are choosing the right grease for the right job.

It is compatible with all kinds of natural and synthetic rubber components. That’s why it is used to lubricate O-rings, bushings, and seals. In addition, it is also compatible with brake fluids.

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No such thing as "best" grease- just volumes of individual opinions. Any grease that meets the requirements of your specific application is "best" Yes, you can use red rubber grease on slider pins, but the best type of grease for slider pins is silicone grease. It will last longer and also help the boot to prevent dirt, dust, and debris. Red Rubber Grease Vs. Silicone Grease: In other words, RRG can be used for lubrication where there is rubber and there is no gasoline: o-rings, non-petroleum oil and dust seals, dust boots, bushings.