Motorcraft XG-1-C

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No experience with the Motorcraft grease but here are my general thoughts on automotive manufacturer branded lubricants.

The manufacturer will be sourcing it from a major oil company and marking it up for putting their name on it. An equivalent grease can be had cheaper from the oil company.

A couple of years ago, our local Caterpillar dealer advertised Cat engine oil at 25% off. I was at the dealer for some other parts and I enquired about the Cat oil. The parts man, who I had known for some time, told me that it was Rotella oil and because Caterpillar marks it up so much, buying Rotella was still less expensive than buying Cat oil at 25% off.
 
It has a pretty low dropping point of 350F so I wouldn't use it in disc brake bearings.
The Valvoline Moly Ford/Lincoln/Mercury grease has a 500F Dropping point, and is widely available.
 
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