Redline CV2- "bled out" are these tubes ruined?

[Seth_TJ]

Hey all,

I bought about 4 tubes of Redline CV-2 a while back. I have two tubes left. I think and they are about 2 yrs old i'd say.They have "bled out" out of the tubes, like a liquid it looks like blood or a light red jelly liquid.

-Does this mean the grease in the tube is dried out and ruined?

-What does this say about the grease itself?

-Should I throw them away and consider a new brand of grease or just don't buy as much next time because it has a shelf life?

I've been using it on bearings, u-joints, suspension. Seems to be very good. Works great on bearings and U-joints. I've been moving more towards a marine type grease for the suspension,control arms, and exposed parts.

Thanks for your time,
Seth

 

[Terry]

Seth_TJ, Probably just the dye running out. I have had that with long term storage on many syn brands with no problems. If the grease itself still looks good and tacky use em up !

Terry

 

[Seth_TJ]

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Originally posted by Terry:
Seth_TJ, Probably just the dye running out. I have had that with long term storage on many syn brands with no problems. If the grease itself still looks good and tacky use em up !

Terry

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Thanks Terry. It just looked pretty oily. Maybe about the consistency of vegetable cooking oil, well a little bit lighter. Sure made a mess in my cabinet. Does the same thing out of the bottom of the grease gun. Sort of messy but seems like a great grease for bearings and U-joints. It is clearly not the best choice for some apps though.

It is still tackey and shiny coming out of the grease gun. No signs of really drying out or being pasty/cracked so I guess its good to go then!

 

[baomo]

i had the same problem. i wish they would sell it in cans instead of just tubes.

 

[MolaKule]

All greases do this, especially in hot weather.

Suggestion:

Take the tubes and place them in metallic cans (same type grease in one can), like 1-gallon paint cans. Save lids.

If the oil's bleed out, rake out grease from tubes with spatula and remix the grease and oil in the metal can, preferebly in a hot room.

No lost oil, and thickener and oil can be remixed.

 

[1maniac]

So is it really oil that is seperating from the grease or is it just a dye??

 

[MolaKule]

The dye is incorparated into the oil. It's the oil "diffusing" out of the grease.

Just put your grease tubes (same type of grease) in a clean metal can and when the oil comes out, dump the remaining contents (thickener) from the tubes into the can and remix at > = 90 F.

 

[rgl]

Another thing to remember is to pull back and lock the spring handle on a grease gun in the loading position to relieve the pressure on the grease when it is not being used. Otherwise the constant pressure will make the bleeding worse especially in hot weather.

 

[The Oil Expert]

Seth TJ: I would not use this redline grease. I have been in air conditioned auto parts stores where this grease is bleeding out all over the shelves. In Ohio you should be able to find Mystik JT-6 Hi-Temp Multi Purpose grease, this is by far the best grease i have ever used. I have several tubes sitting on the shelf in my garage which can get over 100F in the summer time and i have never had one drop of oil bleed out of this grease. I have an ExMark mower which is 14 years old and it has the original spindel bearings. this grease is a lot cheaper than the redline and IMO superior to the redline.

 

[fuel tanker man]

If it seperates when it gets hot how is it supposed to do its job?

 

[Dick in Falls Church]

It is not unusual for the grease to bleed. The (lithium or other) soap base has the liquid lubricant added to it. The manufacturer will tend to overdose rather than underdose.
What is left in the tubes will have plenty of lubricant still in there.