Need Grease Info For SlaughterJ's Reference List

[ViperJoe]

Need Grease Info For SlaughterJ\'s Reference List

The manual just lists the spec requirements (nothing in the rear of the owners manual with a Mopar #)for chassis grease.

would someone please provide a couple of brands and types (synthetic/conventional) and a p/n if possible.

Also any particular things to know about Viper chassis greasing?

Thanks

 

[Steve-Indy]

Re: Need Grease Info For SlaughterJ\'s Reference List

I've been using Mobil 1 Synthetic Universal Grease. It is NLGI GC-LB approved. Usually find it at AutoZone or Advanced Auto.

 

[MHQC]

Re: Need Grease Info For SlaughterJ\'s Reference List

Viperjoe,

Checked the shop manual. All I could find was this:
NLGI (national lubricating grease institute)should be on the grease tube.

GC = Wheel bearings
LB = Chassis Lubrication
GC-LB = Chassis and wheel bearings (a dual purpose grease I assume)

Apparently the "C" and the "B" are indictive of the highest quality possible for grease.

I like synthetic grease myself. Used it plenty on many snowmobiles where RPMS are up near 8000 on the jackshaft. The bearings last longer and show less signs or wear.

 

[Viper Wizard]

Re: Need Grease Info For SlaughterJ\'s Reference List

"MOPAR" Wheel Bearing Grease #5083149AA 1lb Tub
"Extreme Temperature, extreme pressure grease. Use on wheel bearings, ball joints, tie rod ends, clutch linkages, axle bearings, drive line splines and slip yokes."

 

[ViperJoe]

Re: Need Grease Info For SlaughterJ\'s Reference List

Yep, shop manual is just a tad better than the owners manual, but still very generic.

Thanks Steve

Wizard - Thanks

SlaughterJ - you get this info?

 

[ViperJoe]

Re: Need Grease Info For SlaughterJ\'s Reference List

Chuck,
Is that 1lb tub a typical cartridge or would I have to pack the gun from the tub?
Thanks

 

[slaughterj]

Re: Need Grease Info For SlaughterJ\'s Reference List

Yep, shop manual is just a tad better than the owners manual, but still very generic.

Thanks Steve

Wizard - Thanks

SlaughterJ - you get this info?

Got it

 

[slaughterj]

Re: Need Grease Info For SlaughterJ\'s Reference List

So what's the frequency of greasing, simply "as needed"?

 

[MHQC]

Re: Need Grease Info For SlaughterJ\'s Reference List

slaughterj, from the manual.

30 000 miles
60 000 miles
90 000 miles

this is for "Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball joints and tie rod ends".

 

[slaughterj]

Re: Need Grease Info For SlaughterJ\'s Reference List

slaughterj, from the manual.

30 000 miles
60 000 miles
90 000 miles

this is for "Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball joints and tie rod ends".

Thanks!

 

[Viper Wizard]

Re: Need Grease Info For SlaughterJ\'s Reference List

slaughterj, from the manual.

30 000 miles
60 000 miles
90 000 miles

this is for "Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball joints and tie rod ends".

They are NUTS!! 30,000 miles on a Viper!? Out of 400 Vipers I work on, 6 of them have over 30,000 miles!

Once a year or 3000 miles lube it!

ViperJoe,
I can't tell you about the "Mopar" grease, I use "Pennzoil" #303 Ball Joint Grease and "Pennzoil" #707 Wheel Bearing Grease.

 

[MHQC]

Re: Need Grease Info For SlaughterJ\'s Reference List

Chuck, I thought that was out of whack also. I was typing what was in the service manual. Why would they make increments like that? I mean you can't do any harm by overgreasing can you? Just stick to 3000 miles like you said, right?

 

[Viper Wizard]

Re: Need Grease Info For SlaughterJ\'s Reference List

Chuck, I thought that was out of whack also. I was typing what was in the service manual. Why would they make increments like that? I mean you can't do any harm by overgreasing can you? Just stick to 3000 miles like you said, right?

Right!!
3000 Miles-Lube or once a year!