wheel bearing grease

[lc61vx]

question...

I usually grease my front wheel bearings once every 2 years.... when i put the grease in, its the castrol HTB ... yellow in color. 2 years later when pulling the bearing to regrease, the grease has turned to a dark grey color ...is this normal the grease to change color?

thx.

[BJMorgo]

I think so - probably gets contaminated with water and dirt. But I've been using the blue Valvoline bearing grease which seems to have better water resistance.

[toaddog]

Yes and it will happen quickly. As long as you have enough in there then don't panic.

[Sic Lux]

I'd probablly change grease I ran castrol for a few years and had 2 failures partially due to water however since changing to a grease made by pro ma the current set have been in for 2 and a half years pulled them out about a month back just to check them all still ok and hasnt changed colour or blended with water.

[misko83]

Hi
use the red inox stuff.. It's a very high temp grease and water rest to.
The grey colour your got now is the diff oil getting in mine is the same to.