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Old 06-07-2014, 08:10 PM
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I was wondering what grease you use for the transmission gears and diff gears that is safe for metal and plastic? The tube of Tamiya grease seems very small so wanted to get something from Home Depot or auto store.
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Old 06-07-2014, 08:22 PM
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I use the grease for 1:1 vehicles. I have been using it for years, and my experience is it does not affect plastic. I use it in the transmissions differentials, and even the motorized support legs. And one more thing, I've had the same can at least six or seven years. It will last me forever I believe.

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Old 06-08-2014, 12:46 AM
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White lithium grease works for everything and it's safe for plastics too. For metal gear I've switched to Mobil 1 synthetic grease. Something like you could use to pack bearings. It's just a little stickier and stays on the gears better.
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Old 06-08-2014, 12:09 PM
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Thank you guys. Appreciate the information.
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Old 06-08-2014, 12:58 PM
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I use white lithium grease
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Old 06-08-2014, 10:43 PM
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I just buy the larger tube of the same grease that tamiya makes. Last order to asia tees I grabbed one. was a couple bucks.

in my axial scx10 i used marine grease because i run in it water lol
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I use White lithium in all my RC's


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Default Re: What grease do you use?

Either Tamiyas Ceramic or Molybdenum. I think only the earlier kits (like globes and kings etc) came with moly.

That tube that comes with the kit should be more than enough for a tractor truck. And you should only be using half if you are fitting it with ball bearings.
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Lucas Red N' Tacky, it's sticky and stays put.
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Old 06-12-2014, 03:36 PM
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Thanks for the info guys. I think I have decided on white lithium grease. Seems it will work on both metal and plastic, comes in a tube and is reasonably priced.
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