Motorcraft Electrical Grease - XG-12

[ford46guy]

We all know there is the "Silicone Brake and Dielectric Grease" XG-3-A

They also have a product that is designed for low voltage connections such as lamps, battery and starter terminals. Wonder what is special about it.

They do not suggest using the silicon product on 12V connections.

https://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.c...ategory=Greases

 

[cb_13]

It makes connectors plug back together easier. That's what I use it for.

 

[BalticBob]

what makes it special is the Motorcraft name on it.
go to HD or any hardware store and purchase a tube of electrical conductor terminal grease.
the anti-corrosion properties will keep the connections in good shape for years.

 

[George7941]

I have a tube of the XG-12 (also have the XG-3) grease and tested its conductivity with a multimeter - it is non conductive. I inserted two sharp probes into the grease, held the probes apart a millimetre and the multimeter showed infinite resistance. Strangely enough the MSDS for the XG-12 states that it is a conductive grease
https://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/main/msds/us184665us.pdf
I don't know why Motorcraft claims it is conductive, they are wrong.

I believe XG-12 is manufactured by Nye Lubricants and is the recommended lubricant to prevent fretting corrosion of electrical terminals.

 

[another Todd]

Originally Posted By: George7941
I have a tube of the XG-12 (also have the XG-3) grease and tested its conductivity with a multimeter - it is non conductive. I inserted two sharp probes into the grease, held the probes apart a millimetre and the multimeter showed infinite resistance. Strangely enough the MSDS for the XG-12 states that it is a conductive grease
https://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/main/msds/us184665us.pdf
I don't know why Motorcraft claims it is conductive, they are wrong.

I believe XG-12 is manufactured by Nye Lubricants and is the recommended lubricant to prevent fretting corrosion of electrical terminals.


This^ Both greases mentioned are excellent...the XG-12 is used on electrical connections, including use for air bag connections to prevent corrosion and solve airbag malfunction lights on certain vehicles.