Wiper Motor Grease

[John M.]

I've just cleaned up the wipr motor assembly and underneath all that crud that used to be grease are some good looking parts in good shape. The grease is like thick beeswax. What is a good grease to use here? The gears and motor are similar to the headlight motors.
Thanks

[Duke W.]

Re: Wiper Motor Grease

Good 'ol general purpose white lithium grease should be up to the task.

Duke

[Duke W.]

Re: Wiper Motor Grease

Good 'ol general purpose white lithium grease should be up to the task.

Duke

[Joe C.]

Re: Wiper Motor Grease

John:

I used a high temp grease, such as wheel bearing grease, to stand up to the heat in the engine compartment. I am not sure if white lithium will not liquefy at higher temperatures,

Joe

[Joe C.]

Re: Wiper Motor Grease

John:

I used a high temp grease, such as wheel bearing grease, to stand up to the heat in the engine compartment. I am not sure if white lithium will not liquefy at higher temperatures,

Joe

[Duke W.]

Re: Wiper Motor Grease

Joe - I would be reluctant to use high temperature wheel bearing grease on anything other than wheel bearings. Rub a dab of wheel bearing grease between your fingers, then compare it to our favorite 1960954 distributor and starter motor bushing grease and you'll see what I mean. Then you can compare it to white lithium.

My Sta-Lube NGLI #2 white lithium has a drop point of 350 deg. F. which is adequate for everything on the car except wheel bearings, and though I prefer the 1960954 for distributor and starter bushings and spherical graphic for cables, white lithium is right IMO for everything else including the wiper motor, headllight motors, door strickers, hood latches, and just about everything else on the car that should be lubricated with a general purpose grease.

Duke

[Duke W.]

Re: Wiper Motor Grease

Joe - I would be reluctant to use high temperature wheel bearing grease on anything other than wheel bearings. Rub a dab of wheel bearing grease between your fingers, then compare it to our favorite 1960954 distributor and starter motor bushing grease and you'll see what I mean. Then you can compare it to white lithium.

My Sta-Lube NGLI #2 white lithium has a drop point of 350 deg. F. which is adequate for everything on the car except wheel bearings, and though I prefer the 1960954 for distributor and starter bushings and spherical graphic for cables, white lithium is right IMO for everything else including the wiper motor, headllight motors, door strickers, hood latches, and just about everything else on the car that should be lubricated with a general purpose grease.

Duke

[Joe C.]

Re: Wiper Motor Grease

Duke:

I use white lithium, as you do, for most lubrication points (except wheel bearings, and where chassis grease must be shot into "zerk" fittings) on the car, with good results. Maybe it is overkill, but I like modern, non fibrous wheel bearing grease in this application, and it has worked fine for me. The bearing grease I am using is very slightly more viscous than chassis grease, has a very constant consistency over a temp. range from approx. zero to 200 degrees, and exerts no undue strain on the motor.

I inherited a 5 pound tin of "Amalie Heavy Duty Wheel Bearing Lubricant" from my father. We used to use this very same grease to pack the front bearings on all his cars in the fifties, sixties, and seventies. This came in a red, black and white painted metal can, and has the consistency of taffy or heavy roofing tar. I still use this, exclusively for wheel bearings, and although it is very thick, I don't think there is anything around today that provides the same protection.

Joe

[Joe C.]

Re: Wiper Motor Grease

Duke:

I use white lithium, as you do, for most lubrication points (except wheel bearings, and where chassis grease must be shot into "zerk" fittings) on the car, with good results. Maybe it is overkill, but I like modern, non fibrous wheel bearing grease in this application, and it has worked fine for me. The bearing grease I am using is very slightly more viscous than chassis grease, has a very constant consistency over a temp. range from approx. zero to 200 degrees, and exerts no undue strain on the motor.

I inherited a 5 pound tin of "Amalie Heavy Duty Wheel Bearing Lubricant" from my father. We used to use this very same grease to pack the front bearings on all his cars in the fifties, sixties, and seventies. This came in a red, black and white painted metal can, and has the consistency of taffy or heavy roofing tar. I still use this, exclusively for wheel bearings, and although it is very thick, I don't think there is anything around today that provides the same protection.

Joe