Lithium grease vs silicone grease: Which to use?

[@HouseOfHacks]

Interested in leaning more about what dielectric grease is and why you'd use it? This explains it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYncg4x3p62lr7c

[@topgunns1000]

@ad soyad use a wheel bearing grease (easily found at auto parts store) for the bearings. I mountain bike a lot. Pedro's Ice Wax is the best lube I've used on a chain. U csn use other bike chain specific oils, but in dirt they attract the dirt and, well, you have a dirty chain sooner, which causes poor shifting and chain suck. Grease on a chain is just a total mess and will be hard to clean and relube, which if riding in dirt can be frequent.

[@enigma8656]

So W40 from which of these Lithium Grease؟ OR Grease silicone ?

[@Zeus-kj7nn]

Hi Harley, I bought regin silicone grease it's WRAS recommended. Is this OK to use on diver watches?

[@shemiahharper-scran9985]

Hi I would like to know what lubricant/grease or silicone is best for a vechile front strut mount........

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

Didn't know that lithium grease could break down plastic. Glad I used silicone spray in the broadcast spreader gearbox - you can only get the plastic cover cracked apart as the bushing is still connected to the axle. It runs better now so ...

[@Chris-hn4lp]

Most KZbinrs would have taken 12 minutes to convey this same amount of information. Nice work.

[@HouseOfHacks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fredwilliams7893]

Omg yes I get so annoyed. They talka and talk and talk but can't get to the point.

[@joshs1555]

With ads too no less. Nice concise video when I needed the info fast.

[@edstar83]

@@fredwilliams7893 Well this is KZbin not tik tok and I'm Gen X not a zoomer. I'd prefer the 12 minute video.

[@fredwilliams7893]

@@edstar83 you do? You like the blah blah blah? Im gen x and i feel like thats a millennial thing.

[@Big_Computer]

This has to be the most niche video I have ever watched but it was great ! Thanks for this right to point explanation :)

[@ChavezDIY]

You can use silicone grease on the brake system. My TSX OEM manual states to use silicone grease on the square cut seal inside the caliper piston bore and its also common to use this in the guide pins on the caliper mounting bracket.

[@zacharymurdock6721]

You definitely can, and I have seen it used OEM... 👨🏼‍🔧 but silicone grease won’t handle the high temps as well as specifically designed brake grease.

[@tristanmargot3896]

Great vid. I agree, you definitely can, Yamaha service manual specifies silicone grease on brake calipers for everything that basically touches rubber boot or seal like pistons (seals) and caliper bracket pins (rubber boot). I doubt temperature would ever be excessive under normal operation in non-performance vehicle.

[@stevensteel8617]

@@tristanmargot3896 Indeed other Haynes manuals recommend silicon grease for piston seals on calipers, though I wonder if this isn't also to avoid contamination of the brake fluid? It also recommends lithium grease for the bearings and red rubber grease is used on fork dust seals, but not on the oil seals or it contaminates the fork oil. Then there's copper grease to stop bolts seizing and I don't know what else. Quite confusing.

[@tristanmargot3896]

@@stevensteel8617too true, in the end I do what the OEM service manual says and you can't go wrong. I put copper grease on all my bolts not requiring locktite. KZbin is a great guide but I always use my common sense.

[@ericl5973]

@@zacharymurdock6721 My Dodge requires silicone grease on the slides otherwise the rubber expands and binds the caliper from moving freely; the bearing surface is metal to metal and is not part of the sealed/greased slide. Silicone grease/paste is commonly rated for 400F so brake applications are generally fine. Its film strength does not handle high loads so bearing surfaces generally use petroleum lubricants with zinc and other additives.

[@PradeepKumar-ib1th]

You value the time of your viewers, thanks for nice information

[@alihho]

after two days of digging, finally I found this video. thanks man.

[@HouseOfHacks]

Glad I could help.

[@kalani1987]

Sil-glyde is made from silicone. It is highly recommended for brake applications including rubber boots, caliper contact points, slide pins. This silicone product is safe to use.

[@HouseOfHacks]

Thanks for the information!

[@ncooty]

It's what I've used for several years and haven't noticed any issues. Maybe I don't heat up my brakes as much as some people do.

[@saintalfonzo999]

Wasted hours on 11 min videos that over complicate the answer. You sir got it in a couple minutes, well done.

[@Mr2pint]

I always used silicone grease for brake caliper sliders without any issues but will consider what you mention and try using a high temp non petroleum alternative.

[@HouseOfHacks]

Cheers!

[@MB-sh3uu]

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[@smokedchickendrum]

Pretty straightforward explanation. Thank you.

[@HouseOfHacks]

You're welcome.

[@Kratom7030]

Fast and perfectly explaining content, great! and idk why, but this guy is just so sympathetic 😀

[@Druskifalls]

Which is better for a car door hinges

[@IronMike-f8i]

SILICONE🎉🎉

[@illiniwood]

Two of my favorite go to silicone brake lubricants: 3M Car Care silicone paste, part# 08946 great for high temperature applications, electrical, "O" ring and weather-stripping. Permatex Silicone Ceramic Extreme, part# 80653 Great for extreme low and extreme high temperature conditions.

[@theresnooneleft1169]

To the point, easy to understand...excellently explained, thank you. Thumbed up and will keep an eye on your vids in future as well.

[@HouseOfHacks]

Thanks, I appreciate that! I'll be seeing you around. Peace.

[@norain31]

i was looking for some thing to put on garage door seal .to stop freezeing to wet .frozen floor after truck drips off .i think silicon grease and perhaps some windshield washer along the door edge inside. as you said lithium grease will eat the rubber gasket .

[@PamelaGreen354]

BRILLIANT info , took me ages to find the answer for which grease to use on toilet seat fixtures, Got the answer here within a minute , thankyou

[@HouseOfHacks]

You're welcome! Happy to help.

[@daviddowns7552]

right now ive used white lithium on my battery connections and door hinges. hood lasp. and can be spray on a cloth and cleanly applied on hydralic hood lifters.

[@KrazyKajun602]

What about silicon grease used on installing Polyethylene IPS pipe onto barb fittings to make installing easier?

[@dusanstevic89]

Great video! Straight to the point.

[@SlavicUnionGaming]

can i use silicon grease on my PlayStation 2's moving plastic tray parts?

[@dannielsawulski1221]

Is it safe to spray silicone on outside of electrical connector and on wire insulation? For automotive applications.

[@mefirst4266]

THANK YOU THAT CLEARS UP A LOT OF QUESTIONS I HAD. AND I HAVE BEEN USING THE WRONG PRODUCTS WRONG...

[@karenfashaw1291]

HE EXPLAINED VERY WELL THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO

[@HouseOfHacks]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@mojo888x]

what type do you recommend for car door weather strip-rubbers to prevent door freeze in -30 celcius winter?

[@virathiyam5401]

Very well 👍 done liked.. Qs. Should you use silicone spray or regular grease for lubricating a revolving chair? Just wanted a quick fix and I have those 2 lying around and not inclined in buying something else. Thanks.

[@vincent.416]

Trying to quiet down my thrustmaster simulator wheel. What would you suggest for beneath plastic rollers on belt tensioners? The belt is nylon and there are no bearings, the plastic rubs against the metal peg it sits on. Can see it getting warm. There was green grease in there before. Need it to stay in place too, don't want it spreading and causing the belt to slip.

[@obamalastname34]

what about chair when i recline my chair squeaks the tilt box comes with seat slide and recline about 135 degrees and lock also.

[@strangeloveboom6251]

Thank God I found you. I was sitting here trying to decide between white lithium or silicone for a plastic mechanism.

[@HouseOfHacks]

Super! Glad to have been able to help. Peace.

[@JVazquez-e5x]

What type of lubricant do you recommend using for the rubber bushing on a car sway bar ….

[@uconn1729]

The dual flushing buttons on my toilet get corroded. On brand new replacement toilet flushing buttons, what would you suggest ?

[@kay3179]

Awesome , quick question . Can I use silicon grease on my bose qc35 headfones on/off switch ? Regards .

[@philliptaylor5981]

I want my expert to look, sound, and act like a auto guy! Thank god! Quick to the point..facts..facts...love it!

[@HouseOfHacks]

Glad you liked it. Thanks!

[@DEEPAKSHARMA-uk5jq]

I need a dampner grease or material for my cassette deck doors. Since they are opening very fast,when new it used to be very slow.

[@georgecurtis6463]

Loooong ago I quit using lithium grease due to some issues I noticed. Have for a loooong time been using heavy duty silicone grease for most applications. For bearings i will use a heavy duty bearing grease specifically made for such a purpose.

[@CharleyMarion]

would lithium grease damage nylon rollers in heavy duty metal file cabinets? thanks

[@bryanl7993]

Excellent video! No BS and well explained. Thanks!

[@HouseOfHacks]

You're welcome! Glad you liked it.

[@DIZEMANPHOTO]

I used a small amount of White Lithium Grease on the O-Rings of my heater hose quick connect coupler and a weeee bit on the pipes, before I attached the heater hoses to help them slide on. This is a 2007 Hummer H2, is this a FATAL ERROR?

[@mpcp27]

Hey nice video. Just the answers i was looking for... I was looking at lubricating the enclosure of a plastic cog used the power windows. I am looking for a lubricant to prevent the cog from sticking... So looking like the silicone grease is the way to go.

[@HouseOfHacks]

Thanks and You're welcome!

[@edrumsense]

Hello. I've seen many times White Lithium greases for Plastics, to avoid rattling and noises. Is that one ok, even more, Digital Pianos come with a white grease that avoids such wear an tear. Should still stick to Silicon grease?

[@ΠαναγιωτηςΦωκας]

Hello what is you suggestion about the type we should use in noisy fans

[@nebojsa1976]

What to use on O rings that are on EVAP system? I guess, there will be pressure, vacuum there.

[@RaffaelloLorenzusSayde]

What about PS1 plastic mechanical parts? What type of grease should I use?

[@jeffgabler803]

Can I use lithium grease on a commercial roll up door on the springs? It’s making so much noise.

[@gritskennedy5007]

CAN I USE WHITE L8THIUM GREASE FOR MY ROOF WHIRLYGIG VENT THAT IS SQUEAK8NG?

[@shakmohammed6574]

Thank you so much your videos explain not just one thing but many things in one video

[@HestiaBHN1]

I want to use silicone grease as a stopper or follower at the top end of ink cartridges like Signo 207 gel pens. What can I thin the consistency of the grease with to make it injectable?

[@Arkata]

You sir are awesome! Thanks you!!! Would it be fair to say that Silicone is better for Rubber Connections while Lithium is better for metal to metal connections? Thanks for the video!

[@HouseOfHacks]

Thank you! Yes, that would be a great summary. Cheers.

[@ONI1013.]

Is Lithium Grease safe for nylon rollers on garage doors?

[@victororozco7727]

Came to see what is lithium grease made of and left as a new subscriber

[@KJ7JHN]

Hello. Im wanting to build a slideboard for exercising. Its a 6ft board with enamel that you slide in socks back and forth on. Would silicone spray on an enamel like rustoleum pro oil paint, once cured, work well with a silicone spray lubricant, or better with a teflon spray? Im about 300lbs so the shall be a bit of friction. Thank you for your help.

[@blazer666del]

Well I never knew that.... good job i checked as I was going to use some lithium grease on a rubber on plastic seal... Was suspicious so good job u cleared it up for me!

[@HouseOfHacks]

Thanks, happy to help.

[@JakeStrada]

Hi, what grease would you recommend for replacing brake and clutch levers on a motorcycle, some say lithium and other say silicone grease

[@HouseOfHacks]

I'd use either silicone or a dry lubricant.

[@michaelkitchen6000]

Be specific. What’s the grease you use for sliding pins in brake calipers?

[@adharshc4871]

Which lubricant doesnt attract dust?

[@SK-qu4wo]

Can the Valvoline General Purpose Amber Grease be used to lubricate plastic gears in a cassette deck?

[@thebigmann81]

What would be best for high end hair clippers like oster clippers

[@HouseOfHacks]

Either would probably work. I'd be inclined to use silicone grease if there are plastic parts inside.

[@AGENT-tq1nm]

what grease should i use on the metal to metal moving parts of my double barrel shotgun ??

[@HouseOfHacks]

I know very little about guns and what lubricant would be appropriate for that application. My first thought is you'd want a dry lubricant rather than a grease but someone that knows more about gun-smithing would be a better resource. Cheers.

[@AGENT-tq1nm]

@First • 15 years ago i live in a 3rd world country and dont have access to US products... So which grease lithium or silicone ?

[@AGENT-tq1nm]

@First • 15 years ago i have shell 10w40 fully synthetic motor oil with me... But will it seep into the wood and soften and damage the wood... Im concern because i have a 9000Euro Dt11L with Turkish Walnut ... Lol

[@lxvideostuff7200]

i have a metal(titanium?) part, grinding(actuating) plastic part. high speed, some heat. originally it has some white grease on it. since its contaminated and not really greasy any more, i need to replace it. what would be best to use?

[@HouseOfHacks]

I'd first try to find the recommendation from the manufacturer. Failing that, I'd use silicone grease.

[@lxvideostuff7200]

@@HouseOfHacks thank you

[@ZvookUK]

I keep hearing conflicting advise re lithium grease - some say that due to the type of petroleum used(mineral or PAO oil) it’s actually safe for plastics. Whilst others, like in this video, say that because it is petroleum based it’s not ok.

[@henrybautista8524]

Can i use lithium grease with under chasis of vehicle. Thanks

[@robertoortiz85]

What kind of grease can i used for throttle shafts return spring ?

[@viceking8143]

im thinking what if i use sillicon spray with Teflon papper which is used in Printers Heating Sections? is it safe?

[@HouseOfHacks]

Answered above.

[@Layarion]

which one should i use for stopping the squeak on my computer desk chair?

[@HouseOfHacks]

I'd use silicone.

[@itsthemain420]

Will lithium work for my car hinge

[@Val_tini.]

I was told to use lithium grease on my chairlift. Just had service done by another tech. but, he used synthetic grease. Now both grease is on the rail/teeth of my chairlift. Should I clean it all off, and which grease should I use? Thank you!

[@鄭群耀-b1r]

Which one should I use on the car battery terminal?

[@6atlantis]

What would be the best all around spray protectant/lube/inhibitor for hitting metal AND rubber parts in my engine bay?

[@HouseOfHacks]

Generally you don't need to spray your whole engine bay with anything other than water to keep it clean.

[@salmanshafiq786]

As we use Electric Contact Cleaners for Electric circuits cleaning.. what about to protect circuit from moisture? Is there any thing to protect circuit ?

[@HouseOfHacks]

Yes, electronics can be coated with a product called "conformal coating". There are a number of manufacturers for this. Just do a web search. Sorry I don't have any recommendations.

[@6atlantis]

Which would be best for heated areas of my car(engine bay)? Not locks, hinges etc..

[@HouseOfHacks]

That would depend specifically on what you're lubricating. There's no one universal thing to use.

[@omerkhan9286]

Such a simple explanation. Exactly what I needed to know

[@morganahmed6245]

What about white grease ( cyclo ) brand ...can i use it for lubricating the fishing WhatReels ??

[@HouseOfHacks]

Sorry, I don't know anything about that brand.

[@nahid1981]

So which grease to use in brake caliper slide pin, where rubber boot is there?

[@HouseOfHacks]

Check with the manufacturer for their recommendations.

[@linandy1]

What about Molybdenum based grease ?

[@NikRasyid]

Hi sir, would you recommend to use silicone spray on dashboard? since it can make dashboard look like new again

[@richcruz936]

Thank you. So car sunroof mechanisms should use silicone grease right?

[@HouseOfHacks]

That's what I'd use.

[@MisterLepton]

It’s odd that silicone grease is not useful for high stress and temp applications because silicone is known for its extreme resistance to high temperatures. In fact, I use it for this purpose on a daily basis. There are a wide variety of silicone greases w/ various additives and many of them keep a high viscosity well into the 500°F range.

[@jerrytarin26]

The auto parts store sales brake lubricant that is silicone based that says its rated for high temperatures... the AGS Brake Lube. The little pouch they give you when you buy brakes

[@HouseOfHacks]

Yes, I was talking in generalities. There are specific formulations that may be designed for specific cases that are outside the normal cases. Peace.

[@Desert10075]

I tried white lithium grease on my solar powered gate arm it worked for a little bit and then it built up inside of the arm and started grabbing and now it's like I have to clean it over and over but it's still stuck in there.

[@koreymayo8884]

Will silicone spray work on silicone couplers that go on car intercoolers and car air intakes? My silicone couplers don't want to slide on and off!

[@HouseOfHacks]

That's what I'd use. Although if it's already on, I don't know how much help it'd be to get it off.

[@koreymayo8884]

@@HouseOfHacks mine are stuck on, but I can get a screw driver inside the silicone couplers and spray silicone through the red straw that attaches to the spray can and see if that works hopefully tomorrow.

[@koreymayo8884]

@@HouseOfHacks and thanks

[@HouseOfHacks]

You're welcome and hope it works for you!

[@lukaszM46]

TRW makes brake grease called PFG110. in the datasheet you find out its pretty much lithium grease, yet they say its safe on rubbers. So then it depends what kind of rubber, i think nitrile rubber is different and some if not most automotive and brake parts and orings and seals and dust covers are made out of this material so its safe with lithium grease.

[@xtrememotoroads]

What type of grease can be used to lubricate rubber orings. At present we are using food grade silicon grease. I need an alternative for that. Acn white lithium grease be suitable??

[@HouseOfHacks]

It'll depend on the application. Is the food grade silicone grease because it's a food application? If so, you'll want something designed for that use, which a lithium grease probably won't be. The general rule of thumb is silicone grease for rubber/plastic and lithium for metal, but there may be specific greases that have different design parameters.

[@malaika2940]

Would silicone grease be better to use on a stairchair (Stannah 260 curved) - the “teeth” on the lower rail?

[@HouseOfHacks]

I'd first try contacting customer service to see if they have a recommendation. If they didn't have any input, I'd use silicone grease.

[@malaika2940]

House of Hacks Thank you very much; greatly appreciated.

[@mitchpol1432]

looking for silicon paste or any type to use as lube for my caliper guide pins etc. any recommended brands besides 3m? looking for cheaper options atm. thank you!

[@HouseOfHacks]

Sorry, I don't have a brand recommendation.

[@mitchpol1432]

@Klippy Klop isnt silicone paste good for rubber and metal contact? it lubricates them.

[@gunsofsteele]

Lithium & silicon greaee both attract & hold dust & dirt. Use a dry silicon or graphite for dirty areas like auto door hinges. Change my mind?

[@BagusWibisono]

Hi.. How about metal to wood component?

[@mimrans41]

hi, and what about grease based on Polyalphaolefin?or Synthetic hydrocarbon?can use on rubber/plastic? thanks

[@HouseOfHacks]

It's generally not bad, but it does depend on the type of rubber/plastic. This chart has some compatibility charts: support.newgatesimms.com/lubricants-and-possible-plastic-or-rubber-compatibility-issues/

[@thetayz72]

Thank you for the concise explanation

[@MaraxYTube]

What about DRY PTFE?

[@florin_opr4640]

What should I use to lube the inside of a bicycle free-wheel? The one full of ratchets and bearings

[@HouseOfHacks]

I'd use lithium grease for that.

[@blackpassenger]

so which is better for installing swaybar bushings in my car?

[@HouseOfHacks]

I recommend checking the car manufactuer's specifications for that application.

[@NoWr2Run]

Synthetic is better, I use Super Lube multi-purpose syn. grease, I buy it on Amazon. Been using it for yrs. on my guns, poly bushings on sway bar, control arm bushings which are rubber, you name it ect... Go to amazon & look it up, you can read what it's for & what it does. I use their oil too which comes in a spray with a trigger, not aerosol.

[@blackpassenger]

@@NoWr2Run thanks. i just got some synthetic grease.

[@rainbowsanddeath]

What would be best for a vehicles sunroof? To help it glide a bit smoother.

[@HouseOfHacks]

If it were me, I'd use silicone.

[@kakasvk]

Which is, in your opinion, better to use if I want to keep longetivity of my olympic weightlifting bar, and at the same time I also want rotating sleeves (inside are bearings and maybe bushings too) to spin faster (because of dynamic movements like snatch and clean and jerk)? Thank you

[@HouseOfHacks]

I would expect either to work well for this application.

[@12Bravojeepstuff]

What would you use for a truck or car frame/chassis for a rust inhibitor?

[@HouseOfHacks]

POR-15 has a good reputation as a rust inhibitor.

[@albertogarcia1386]

Hi there. Thanks for the video. I do have a JOBO CPE2 processor with lift for film photography. To transfer the rotation from the motor to the film tank a metal bar rotate a plastic gear ( it looks very hard plastic to me ) that rotates the tank, the film tank it is touching the water in the processor's bath that keeps the temperature. The gear and the bar does not touch the water but need to be greased and when processing color the water takes up to 38 Celsius degrees. What advice me to use to grease this gears, silicon base or white lithium for this? Thanks in advance.

[@HouseOfHacks]

I'd probably use silicone.

[@albertogarcia1386]

@@HouseOfHacks Many thanks

[@gordiehaggs9677]

What would you guys recommend for greasing graphics card fans? I have used both but I have found white lithium grease works best so far. Should I be using something else entirely?

[@Walterrinho]

The bearings are metal but the fins are plastic, I would go with lithium but wipe off from fins/plastic.

[@jackkraken3888]

Other videos mentioning lubing a PC fan mention lithium.

[@wonderwalls3565]

So Lithium grease can not be used where metals to metal friction is present but rubebr and plastic seals are involved? I need a grease which I can apply between metal gears sliding over each other, the grease should not slip away and the system includes plastic and rubber seals as well.

[@cubul32]

There is AGS SylGlide for brakes and it's made out of silicone - resisting to high temps. So I wanna say that you're wrong but you might be right - and there are more types of silicone greases: some for low temp, some for high temp like AGS. Thanks for the vid.

[@HouseOfHacks]

Thanks for the info! Yes, this was talking in generalities. There are products that are exceptions.

[@americanmade422]

I sprayed white lithium grease on a rear control arm bushing. Would this ruin the bushing? Should I use a silicone?

[@HouseOfHacks]

I would use silicone, but it probably won't make much difference. Don't worry about it.

[@a.m2809]

Hi , what do you recommend for a car panoramic sunroof ? Thx for answering!

[@astrobeats3863]

I would say silicone grease because it won't damage plastic and is waterproof.

[@a.m2809]

@@astrobeats3863 Thanks for your reply , but I'm talking about the rails , is a lithium grease good for these rails ?

[@HouseOfHacks]

Like Astro Beats said, I'd use silicone too. I'd be surprise if there's no plastic around the rails or in seals that it might get on.

[@a.m2809]

@@HouseOfHacks Well i agree with you both ! Thanks alot , finally some professional people whi knows how to do the job ! Thanks alot for you !

[@baburaotr2381]

how to make a lithium greases, possible for one formulation please, thank you,