Auger grease Lx2963 snowblower

[Mukat]

Hello, the manual states to use

“Shell Gadus S5 V100 or equivalent”

the issue is that it looks like it might have been discontinued. You can find it shipping from Europe.
So what is equivalent? Anyone have a suggestion?
Here is the data sheet from shell.

 

[Russell King]

Available on Amazon

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Shell Gadus S5 V100 2 - 380g

Shop the Shell Gadus S5 V100 2 380g, a high-performing , multipurpose synthetic-based grease. In Stock for same day despatch. All Orders Shipped via DHL and UPS.

www.qualitybearingsonline.com

 

[Mukat]

The Amazon link is S2 not S5

the other link is coming from Europe $20 plus a tube plus shipping….

Better options?

 

[The Evil Twin]

Lucas Red N Tacky.

 

[DustyRusty]

If this is for the grease fittings on the auger shaft, you can use any grease. The grease is just to keep the water out of the tube so the shaft doesn't rust together with the auger tube, rendering the shear pins inoperable. Red & Tacky will work fine, as well as any grease, since it isn't lubricating any rotating surfaces, unless the shear pin breaks. In that case, you wouldn't be putting very many minutes on the shaft spinning inside the auger tube.

 

[Russell King]

The Amazon link is S2 not S5

the other link is coming from Europe $20 plus a tube plus shipping….

Better options?

How about this

Mobilgrease XHP™ 220 Series

Mobilgrease XHP™ 220 greases are designed to outperform conventional products in applications that run in severe operating conditions.

www.mobil.com

I did not spend much time comparing the data but the 221, 222 and 222 special seem most likely to be what you’re after.

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

 

[mattwithcats]

Wal-Mart
Super Tech Moly Lithium Extreme Pressure

Super Tech Moly-Lithium Extreme Pressure Grease, 14 oz Tube
https://www.walmart.com/ip/16928003

or

Traveller Extreme Duty 3% Moly Lithium Complex NLGI #2 Grease, 14 oz. Cartridge https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...lithium-complex-nlgi-2-grease-14-oz-cartridge

I only needed small amounts, so I got a mini grease gun from Lowes, and mini tubes from Tractor Supply…

Lubrimatic Grease Gun Mini Comfort

https://www.lowes.com/pd/LUBRIMATIC-Lubrimatic-Grease-Gun-Mini-Comfort/5001787699

Traveller Marine & Off-Road Calcium Sulfonate NLGI #2 Grease, 3 oz. Cartridge, Pack of 3

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/traveller-marine-off-road-calcium-sulfonate-nlgi-2-grease-3-oz-cartridge-pack-of-3

 

[The Evil Twin]

I don't think I would use moly on the auger end bearings. They spin, not oscillate.

 

[DustyRusty]

I don't think I would use moly on the auger end bearings. They spin, not oscillate.

The title says "Auger Grease", not "Auger Bearing Grease". Two entirely different items, both need to be greased. The problem is that the original poster doesn't give us much detail about where the grease will be used.

 

[JerryMT]

Hello, the manual states to use

“Shell Gadus S5 V100 or equivalent”

the issue is that it looks like it might have been discontinued. You can find it shipping from Europe.
So what is equivalent? Anyone have a suggestion?
Here is the data sheet from shell.

Any good GL #2 grease should work I use Lucas heavy duty on my snow blower. Remember it's a snow blower not an F-35.

 

[Donystoy]

On my LX2963 blower I use moly grease for the auger shafts that do not move but have to be kept lubricated in case the shear bolts break. On the end bearings I use "wheel bearing grease. I have two grease guns, one for moly and one for the wheel bearing grease. I would have no issue using moly in the end bearings as they rotate very slowly. As they say any grease is better than no grease.

 

[The Evil Twin]

The title says "Auger Grease", not "Auger Bearing Grease". Two entirely different items, both need to be greased. The problem is that the original poster doesn't give us much detail about where the grease will be used.

It was in reference to the post above mine and why I specified what part not to use it for.

 

[AdmiralS]

Another vote for Lucas Red n' Tacky

Red “N” Tacky Grease – Lucas Oil Products, Inc. – Keep That Engine Alive!

lucasoil.com

Run it on my blower and all is well

 

[mattwithcats]

I had to post this, just could not resist…