Red Line CV-2 Grease

[dewdev]

I need to order another tub of this grease for my gun grease to grease the Oliver Dexter Easy Flex suspension.

I went onto the Red Line web site and the price was a little over $16 (which was ok) but the shipping cost was over $18.

Also, on the Red Line web site, they provided retail stores in my area that sells it. One was OReilly Auto. O'Reilly looked it up as a special order (to them) and then said it was not available.

1) Any suggestions on where to purchase would be appreciated?

2) Do others have a recommendation for a good grease to use?

Edited August 7 by dewdev

[Townesw]

I’ve used Mystik JT-6 since the trailer was new. I use it to pack the wheel bearings also. It’s what they were using at the factory when we picked up hull 313 in March 2018. I think you can get it at TSC. Use a good grease and use it often. 
 

[jd1923]

I bought a ten-pack of this 3 years ago and on my 5th tub. Was $7 a tub then, $8 now: https://a.co/d/1t6lys3

I go with brand names at times, but not at 4x cost! This company has good reviews and it’s as good or better than any grease I’ve used, in 45 years of doing brake jobs, where I always pack bearings. Use this in all our vehicles and Oliver bearings and stabilizer jacks.

Even better deal if you can get a friend or neighbor to split a case with you!

[Steve Morris]

2 hours ago, dewdev said:

Any suggestions on where to purchase would be appreciated?

I got this six-pack earlier this summer from Amazon. Not cheap, but worth it!

https://a.co/d/i8OSeF1

Testing by Project Farm:

https://youtu.be/ZEiSdZGInm8

[Rpopp]

I recently got a couple tubes at a local Harbor Freight 

[Ronbrink]

I use Red Line CV-2 grease in a jar for wheel bearings and Lucas Red ‘N’ Tacky grease for the suspension. Amazon purchases, free delivery.

Note: A jar of the CV-2 will grease bearings on two axles and then some. 

 

[Geronimo John]

14 hours ago, Townesw said:

I’ve used Mystik JT-6 since the trailer was new. I use it to pack the wheel bearings also. It’s what they were using at the factory when we picked up hull 313 in March 2018.

Like several others, I use CV2 for bearings and Mystic.

kfor the suspension.

GJ

[csevel]

I realize I'm probably in the minority, but I didn't find that the Redline CV2 lasted any longer than the Mystic or Lucas.  I just repacked my bearings last week and the grease looked a bit lacking after only 9000 miles.   Much like DewDev, I couldn't find the CV2 readily available locally and it's become a bit expensive online.  This go around, I'm trying the Valvoline Extreme on the bearings and zerks. 

[jd1923]

2 hours ago, csevel said:

I realize I'm probably in the minority, but I didn't find that the Redline CV2 lasted any longer than the Mystic or Lucas.

I’m in your minority! ANY NLGI No. 2 grease, all rated 450F+ is as good as the others. I like mine for $7 a tube, worked well on 5 brake jobs so far. Otherwise it’s just brand preference. More important than brand is the quality of service, packing bearings tight with no air pockets. Spend the extra money on this tool: https://a.co/d/8ou3Qai

 

[Ronbrink]

10 hours ago, csevel said:

This go around, I'm trying the Valvoline Extreme on the bearings and zerks. 

Good choice!

[Townesw]

8 hours ago, jd1923 said:

More important than brand is the quality of service, packing bearings tight with no air pockets. 

Here’s another Lisle product that I am using now to pack bearings. You fill it with your grease gun through the zerk on the stem. A lot less waste than packing in your hand using grease out of a tub. 
 

https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/handy-packer-bearing-packer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 10 by Townesw

[csevel]

8 hours ago, jd1923 said:

I’m in your minority! ANY NLGI No. 2 grease, all rated 450F+ is as good as the others. I like mine for $7 a tube, worked well on 5 brake jobs so far. Otherwise it’s just brand preference. More important than brand is the quality of service, packing bearings tight with no air pockets. Spend the extra money on this tool: https://a.co/d/8ou3Qai

 

Two rolls of paper towels and seventeen pair of gloves, but it's done.  This helped me a ton:

[jd1923]

3 hours ago, Townesw said:

Here’s another Lisle product that I am using now to pack bearings. You fill it with your grease gun through the zerk on the stem. A lot less waste than packing in your hand using grease out of a tub. 

Yes, for sure! I like the simple tool better because the two discs are easy to wipe clean. Less money too. I've had mine for 40 years now. One disc is cracked and it still works. I should likely get a new one: 65250 Universal Bearing Packer | Lisle Corporation

[katanapilot]

On 8/10/2024 at 12:33 AM, jd1923 said:

I’m in your minority! ANY NLGI No. 2 grease, all rated 450F+ is as good as the others. I like mine for $7 a tube, worked well on 5 brake jobs so far. Otherwise it’s just brand preference. More important than brand is the quality of service, packing bearings tight with no air pockets. Spend the extra money on this tool: https://a.co/d/8ou3Qai

 

Likewise.  It's not like these bearings or the spindles are highly loaded and require the best grease available.  That being said, I use Amsoil synthetic grease for almost all of my components - but I'm a dealer and it's easy to obtain.