Is it OK to use Quicksilver 2-4-C grease on wheel bearings?

[hkeiner]

Is Quicksilver 2-4-C grease a good choice to use on boat trailer wheel bearings?

I ask this question because when I went to my local Mercury boat shop to buy a few extra 3oz tubes of Quicksilver 2-4-C grease for packing my bearings, the guy at the shop highly recommended that I use a dedicated wheel bearing grease (such as OMC bearing grease) instead. He said that the OMC can handle the high temperatures much better that the 2-4-C. I did point out to him that the described uses of 2-4-C (as stated on the packaging) includes "wheel bearings." He replied that a dedicated wheel bearing grease is nonetheless the much better choice.

My trailer is single axle, weighs about 3,500 lbs. (with boat), and does not have brakes. I plan to tow the boat long distances (say 8-10 hours on the highway) a few times a year. Otherwise, most tows are no more that 2-3 hours is distance. I already have Quicksilver 2-4-C grease in my grease gun, which I use for my motor's grease fittings (as recommended by Mercury), and would prefer to use this same grease gun for packing my bearings with a grease packer. I prefer to not have a second grease gun in my boating tool kit solely for the purpose of packing bearings on occassion. Cost of the grease is not a concern.

Any comments and opinions are appreciated.

 

[tommays]

Re: Is it OK to use Quicksilver 2-4-C grease on wheel bearings?

It would cost a LOT and not really offer any better protection that a wheel bearing grease

I use a good 6+ Ounces in each hub



And merc does NOT want you to use in things like Gimble bearings any more



Tommays

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Is it OK to use Quicksilver 2-4-C grease on wheel bearings?

Wheel bearings need extreme pressure grease.If not it will turn to a runny mess when they get hot.
I know my old OMC manual states the same OMC extreme pressure grease for the gimbal bearing too...

 

[bgbass.1]

Re: Is it OK to use Quicksilver 2-4-C grease on wheel bearings?

I use red & tacky from napa it works great it displaces water does not break down from heat I use it in my trailer bearings as well as my heavy equipment which is in water a lot. never had a problem.

 

[sumcat1]

Re: Is it OK to use Quicksilver 2-4-C grease on wheel bearings?

Lucas red & tacky. I wouldn't hesitate to use it in the outboard fittings.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Is it OK to use Quicksilver 2-4-C grease on wheel bearings?

Ayuh,........
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