'06 Silverado Z-71 4x4 - Best grease??

[WindyCityPilot]

OK so which grease should I use for my new '06 Silverado Z-71? I have some Mobil 1 Synthetic grease....is Mobil 1 a good grease to use? I've read a lot of good things about Schaeffer's and Amsoil. I've read a lot of posts complaining how Mobil 1 grease separates and runs all over. Just want to make sure I'm using a good high quality grease.

Thanks!

 

[bruce381]

Start of with the correct soap type that the OEM used
that will minimize any "de gelling" problems that happen with incompatible greases. Then pick a grease that has a
rating for chassis use. then use whatever you want.
bruce

 

[DABEAR95]

I think Mobil 1 should be just fine!

The zerk fitting on the steering towards the passanger side can be replaced with a 90 degree fitting and it will let you get at it much easier.

Jason

 

[Jim 5]

You probably already know this, but for the benefit of other chev full-size owners:

There are 11 zerks for the front suspension.

Upper ball joints - 2
Lower ball joints - 2
Tie rod - 4
Steering arm - 1
Idler arm - 2

 

[Triple_Se7en]

Can't seem to find any on my Colorado 4X4. Everything appears to be sealed!

 

[CBDFrontier06]

06 Frontier and 05 Sport Trac are sealed as well. Glad I didn't run out and buy a grease gun.

 

[DABEAR95]

In fact, I do not know of any other 2005+ passanger vehicles/trucks with servicable grease fittings...


Jason

 

[mdv]

Tundra's have fittings for the u-joints and slip yoke. Nothing on the suspension that I know of.

 

[Greaser]

Jeeps

 

[Joshusmc]

My 06 Z71 get's amsoil racing grease and seems to have worked well thus far.

 

[bigmike]

Holy Thread Resurrection!

I've been using Valvoline SynPower in mine. Seems to work good and it's available at most auto stores.

 

[Blaze]

Originally Posted By: mdv
Tundra's have fittings for the u-joints and slip yoke. Nothing on the suspension that I know of.


Same way with my daughters 2008 Toyota Tacoma 4x4. All I could find was the u-joints (so far) anyway.

 

[turf1]

my e-150 get amsoil glccr every 4-5k. i use that on my golf course equipment except for the rollers which get gwrcr, a water resistant formulation.