ULTIMATE

GREASE
GUIDE
GET THE
RIGHT
GREASE
FOR ANY
GIG
How to use this guide
Get an introduction to our portfolio and access to quick references that will help you find the right
grease for the right gig. Learn more about what we do at Chevron and the ingredients we use for
optimum performance.
This guide includes everything you need to get the job done for your industry, parts applications, and
operational efficiency. If you’re new to purchasing grease, in these pages you’ll also find overviews that
will help to familiarize you with grease and how it works.

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Table of contents
SECTION 1 | GET TO KNOW CHEVRON GREASES
Who we are 5
Our portfolio 6
How we name our products 8

SECTION 2 | LEARN ALL ABOUT GREASE

Grease 101 11
Grease classifications and grades 12

SECTION 3 | FIND THE RIGHT GREASE

Segments, applications, and conditions 15
Grease selection tool 16
Other grease selection factors 20
Chevron grease products 24

SECTION 4 | GET MORE FROM YOUR GREASE

General grease guidelines 37
Grease compatibility 38
Additional greasing procedures and considerations 39

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CHEVRON
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 SECTION 01 GET TO KNOW CHEVRON GREASES

Get to know
Chevron greases
We deliver industry leading durability,
reliability and efficiency.

Chevron is an industry leader in heavy-duty

lubricant products including Chevron grease.
Our greases are technically advanced and
formulated to provide high performance
with long-life protection for on-highway,
off-highway and in-plant applications.
It’s vital to maintain your vehicles and
equipment in the best possible condition
and optimize efficiency. No matter what your
vehicle or equipment encounters, Chevron
greases are an excellent safeguard against
potential parts failure.
Because at Chevron, we are determined to
help you, your engines, your equipment, and
your business, go further — through thick
and thin.

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CALCIUM SULFONATE COMPLEX

Outstanding oxidation and thermal
stability
- Rykon®

CHEVRON
GREASES
LITHIUM COMPLEX
Chevron is an industry leader in heavy-duty
Extra-duty, heavy-duty and extreme
lubricant products, including Chevron grease. pressure applications
Our greases are technologically advanced
- Starplex®
and formulated to provide high performance
with long-life protection on and off road.

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POLYUREA SPECIALTY
For filled-for-life and high-speed motor Extra-duty product for sprayable
applications applications
- Black Pearl® - Texclad®

SIMPLE LITHIUM
Heavy-duty multi-purpose greases for
extreme-pressure applications
- Multifak®
- Ultra-Duty
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How we name our products

Our portfolio contains a wide variety of greases. To help you find the grease you need more easily, we use a
specific formula for naming each product. Every part of the name represents information about that specific
product that is essential to your grease selection.

FORMULA FOR PRODUCT NAMING

MASTER NLGI PRODUCT
BRAND GRADE NAME

LOAD
SUFFIX
HD 2 M5 SOLIDS
SUFFIX

Moly

460 2 5% Calcium Sulfonate Complex Black

DESCRIPTOR
(INCLUDES MORE PRODUCT DETAILS)

EXAMPLES OF WRITTEN PRODUCT NAMES KEY

Starplex® Syn HD 1.5 HD = Heavy Duty
Black Pearl® HM 1 M5 = 5% Moly
Multifak® EP 00 2 = NLGI Grade

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Learn our viscosity ranges

GREASE ACRONYMS KEY VISCOSITY GRADE
CG: COUPLING GREASE

BEARING SPEED
Load/ Load/
CH: CHASSIS Viscosity Viscosity
Viscosity Viscosity
Grade Grade
Range Range
EM: ELECTRIC MOTOR

EP: EXTREME PRESSURE

EQUAL
EPS: EXTREME PRESSURE SPRAYABLE OR
XD HIGHER
HD: HEAVY DUTY 680 680
HDS: HEAVY DUTY SPRAYABLE
VG
220 EP
HM: HIGH-SPEED BEARINGS/ELECTRIC MOTOR VG 150-350
M3: 3% MOLY

BEARING, TEMPERATURE, VISCOSITY, LOAD

M5: 5% MOLY

MP: MULTI-PURPOSE

SFE: SEMI-FLUID EXTREME HD 460

SRI: SUPER RUST INHIBITOR
350-500 VG
EQUAL
OR
SYN: SYNTHETIC LESS HM
100 100
WR: WIRE ROPE
VG
XD: EXTRA DUTY

XDS: EXTRA DUTY SPRAYABLE

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ALL
ABOUT
GREASE
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Grease 101 1
1 | Additives – 1-10%

What does grease do? 2 Enhance base oil

performance.
Grease is a lubricant that coats moving
2 | Thickener – 5-20%
surfaces and prevents potentially damaging Acts as a “sponge” for base
metal-to-metal contact. oil and additives providing
consistency to the grease.
Enhances performance
Other benefits of grease include:
3 properties of the lubricant.
• Reduce friction and wear
• Protect against rust and corrosion 3 | Base Oil – 70-90%
Provides the main
• Act as a sealant to keep out contaminants
lubrication function to
• Minimize re-lube intervals equipment components.
• Minimize leaks
• Lubricate extreme applications where oil will
not work
Why thickeners matter
Thickeners provide the main structure and
What is Grease? consistency of the grease. Without a thickener,
grease would not be able to create a barrier
There are three components that form that stays in place and instead would leak out
lubricating grease: immediately. Centrifugal force, compression, and
gravity also impact the efficiency of grease, so that is
1 | ADDITIVES why finding the right thickener for the job is key.
At Chevron, we categorize our grease by different
2 | THICKENERS
thickening agents, making it easier to find the right
3 | BASE OILS product for your needs.

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Grease classifications 1 | Consistency

and grades The measure of consistency is called penetration. This
grease classification is assigned by the National Lubricating
Grease Institute (NLGI) and measured with
Here we will take a closer look at the main
a tool called a penetrometer instrument.
measurements used across industries and
applications for grease, what these ratings mean, NLGI Consistency Examples
and how they impact the function of the grease. - A lower NLGI Grade Number (000 through 1) =
Softer/Fluid grease
- A middle NLGI Grade Number (2) = Common use grease
- A higher NLGI Grade Number (3 to 6) = Harder/Stiffer grease

NLGI GRADE NUMBERS

Worked
Number Penetration, P60
Fluid (000 000 445-475
through 1) 00 400-430
0 355-385
1 310-340
Grease has three main qualities that
Common Use (2) 2 265-295
are measured and rated.
Solid (3-6) 3 220-250

1 | Consistency 4 175-205
5 130-160
2 | Viscosity 6 85-115

3 | Heat Resistance (Worked Penetration for a grease is achieved when a grease is churned 60
round-trip strokes in a standard worker [a standard piece of grease equipment to
work grease to simulate real world grease activity] at 77°F [25°C]).

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2 | Viscosity 3 | Heat Resistance

Viscosity is the most important characteristic of Heat resistance identifies at what temperature
grease. Like other lubricants, base oil primarily the performance of grease is compromised. This
provides the lubricant film, but it’s the thickener that measurement process and the quality control
holds it together. Film thickness is a result of viscosity. benchmarks are developed by the American
When increasing the speed of rotation, the viscosity Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) and is called
will need to decrease to provide a more protective film the Dropping Point.
thickness and create a greater resistance to flow.
The Dropping Point identifies the maximum
The classification system for grease viscosity temperature when grease transforms from a semi
was established by the International Standards solid to a liquid and loses its protective qualities.
Organization (ISO) and is determined using a tool This measurement is determined using a
called a viscometer. thermometer and aluminum block oven.

ISO Viscosity Examples The NLGI Service Categories will also help determine
- ISO viscosity grade ≤ 100 = motors, high-speed what greases are suitable for certain applications,
- ISO viscosity grade 220 = most applications ensuring the grease requirement exceeds the
- ISO viscosity grade 460 = higher loads, medium speeds operating temperature of equipment to maintain its
- ISO viscosity grade 680+ = highest loads, slowest speeds integrity.

How experts measure the

Dropping Point
• Grease is applied to the wall of a test cup.
• Oven temperature is selected as defined
by ASTM.
• The “dropping point” of the grease is
when one (1) drop of oil falls from the
test cup.

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Chevron industrial grease for every segment,

application and condition
We understand what drives your business and we have you covered when it comes to durability, reliability and
efficiency. Selecting the right premium grease for the appropriate application, segment and condition is what will
help drive total vehicle/equipment efficiency, ensuring your parts and equipment last longer, and your business
goes further.

KEY SEGMENTS APPLICATIONS CONDITIONS

AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRIC MOTORS HIGH TEMPERATURE

FLEET/OWNER OPERATOR CENTRALIZED SYSTEMS LOW TEMPERATURE

SERVICE TRUCKS GEARS HIGH SPEED

BUSES COUPLINGS LOW SPEED

CONSTRUCTION BEARINGS - HEAVY LOADED SHOCK / EXTREME LOAD

AGRICULTURE BEARINGS - LIGHT LOADED HIGH MOISTURE

MINING MULTI-PURPOSE BOUNDARY FILM LUBRICATION

MANUFACTURING

MARINE

POWER GENERATION

OIL AND GAS

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Choose the right grease by CALCIUM SULFONATE

application
COMPLEX

LITHIUM COMPLEX

When considering which product is right for you,

specific application requirements can help you
narrow it down.

BEST BETTER POLYUREA

Goes beyond requirements. Exceeds minimum requirements.
The most technically advanced Providing exceptional protection
formulation providing extended for more targeted applications
service protection under the and conditions.
SIMPLE LITHIUM
most adverse climates and
tough operating conditions.

GOOD SATISFACTORY
Meets requirements fully. Satisfactory for use where OEMs
Premium grease for wide range require a specific attribute in the
of applications. grease, such as moly. SPECIALTY

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King Pins,
Clutch
Bearings, High- High-
CALCIUM SULFONATE Off Multi- Bearings Bearings Centralized Universal Slack Speed Speed
COMPLEX Highway Purpose On-Road Off-Road Hubs Systems Joints 5th Wheel Adjusters Motor Coupling
Rykon HD 2
Rykon HD 2 M5
Rykon EP 2
LITHIUM COMPLEX
Starplex®Syn XD 1.5
Starplex Syn HD 1.5
Starplex Syn EP 1 M5
Starplex HD 1
Starplex HD 1 M3
Starplex HD 1 M5
Starplex HD 2
Starplex HD 2 M3
Starplex HD 2 M5
Starplex EP 00
Starplex EP 0
Starplex EP 1
Starplex EP 1 M3
Starplex EP 2
Starplex EP 2 M3
Delo® ESI EP 2
POLYUREA
Black Pearl® HM 1
Black Pearl EP 1
Black Pearl EP 2
Black Pearl SRI 2
Delo Syn-Grease™ SFE EP 0
SIMPLE LITHIUM
Ultra-Duty XD 00
Ultra-Duty HD 0
Ultra-Duty HD 1
Ultra-Duty HD 2
Multifak® CG
Multifak EP 000
Multifak EP 00
Multifak EP 0
Multifak EP 1
Multifak EP 2
SPECIALTY
Texclad® 2

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Choose the grease for the right CALCIUM SULFONATE

conditions
COMPLEX

LITHIUM COMPLEX

Chevron greases excel when protecting key

components in adverse climates and tough
operating conditions.

BEST BETTER POLYUREA

Goes beyond requirements. Exceeds minimum requirements.
The most technically advanced Providing exceptional protection
formulation providing extended for more targeted applications
service protection under the and conditions.
SIMPLE LITHIUM
most adverse climates and
tough operating conditions.

GOOD SATISFACTORY
Meets requirements fully. Satisfactory for use where OEMs
Premium grease for wide range require a specific attribute in the
of applications. grease, such as moly. SPECIALTY

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Shock,
CALCIUM SULFONATE High Low High Low Extreme High
COMPLEX Temp. Temp. Speed Speed Load Moisture
Rykon HD 2
Rykon HD 2 M5
Rykon EP 2
LITHIUM COMPLEX
Starplex®Syn XD 1.5
Starplex Syn HD 1.5
Starplex Syn EP 1 M5
Starplex HD 1
Starplex HD 1 M3
Starplex HD 1 M5
Starplex HD 2
Starplex HD 2 M3
Starplex HD 2 M5
Starplex EP 00
Starplex EP 0
Starplex EP 1
Starplex EP 1 M3
Starplex EP 2
Starplex EP 2 M3
Delo® ESI EP 2
POLYUREA
Black Pearl® HM 1
Black Pearl EP 1
Black Pearl EP 2
Black Pearl SRI 2
Delo Syn-Grease™ SFE EP 0
SIMPLE LITHIUM
Ultra-Duty XD 00
Ultra-Duty HD 0
Ultra-Duty HD 1
Ultra-Duty HD 2
Multifak® CG
Multifak EP 000
Multifak EP 00
Multifak EP 0
Multifak EP 1
Multifak EP 2
SPECIALTY
Texclad® 2

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Other grease selection factors

The DN Value
One of the most common grease applications is for lubricating bearings. The NLGI and
ASTM has developed a system called the DN Value which looks at the grease viscosity
requirements for the two main types of bearings: journal and rolling element.
The DN Value is determined by the outer diameter of the bearing and the
operating speed.

BEARING DN VALUES AND RECOMMENDED VISCOSITY

RECOMMENDED NLGI
RECOMMENDED BASE
BEARING TYPE DN VALUE CONSISTENCY GRADE
OIL VISCOSITY
NUMBER

High viscosity base oil with

Journal <200,000 (low speed) NLGI 2 or higher
>500 SUS*

Low viscosity base oil

Journal >200,000 (high speed) NLGI 1 or 2
100-500 SUS

High viscosity base oil with

Rolling Element <200,000 (low speed) NLGI 2 or higher
>500 SUS

Low viscosity base oil

Rolling Element >200,000 (high speed) NLGI 1 or 2
100-500 SUS

*Saybolt Universal Seconds (SUS) is a measurement used to rate oil viscosity.

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Bearing examples

NEEDLE BALL
BEARINGS BEARINGS

PIN / ROLLER
BUSHING BEARINGS

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Other grease selection factors

NLGI Certification Marks
Some machinery and automotive equipment will specify in the owner manual the specific NLGI
Certification Mark to look for on your grease product to ensure proper service. These classifications were
made in response to the ASTM D4950 Standard Classification and Specification for Automotive Service
Grease, to help make it simpler to find the right products no matter the grease manufacturer
and category of product requiring grease application.

NLGI CATEGORIES:
- LA chassis
- LB chassis
- GA wheel bearings
- GB wheel bearings
- GC wheel bearings
- HPM (high-purpose multi-use)

HD 2 M5
What to look for
After finding the NLGI Certification
Mark in your owner manual, look
Moly
for a label like this on your grease
product. 460 2 5% Calcium Sulfonate Complex Black

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Browse Chevron grease

products by thickener type
In the previous pages, we shared a brief overview of our how we organize greases by thickener type.
Use the following pages to compare thickener types and learn more about the benefits, uses, and
applications of each grease.

THICKENER TYPE AND PRODUCT LINES AT A GLANCE

THICKENER TYPE PRODUCT LINE OVERVIEW

Best grease for heavy duty and extreme pressure

Calcium Sulfonate Complex Rykon® applications.

Better grease for extra duty, heavy duty and extreme

Lithium Complex Starplex® pressure applications.

Better grease for heavy duty, extreme pressure and

Polyurea Black Pearl® some high-speed motor applications.

Multifak® Good multi-purpose grease for some heavy duty and

Simple Lithium
Ultra-Duty extreme pressure applications.

Specialty grease for extra duty, heavy duty and extreme

Specialty Texclad® pressure sprayable applications.

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CALCIUM RYKON® HD 2 M5
A high-viscosity, heavy-duty grease with a thick consistency

SULFONATE
to enable stability and to keep the grease in place without
dripping off in excessive heat.

OVERVIEW: CONDITIONS:

COMPLEX - ISO VG: 460

- NLGI: 2
- Color: Gray-black
- High temperatures
- Heavy duty loads
- Water-resistant
- Moly: 5% FEATURES:
BEST USES: - Able to meet wide off-road OEM
application ranges using one
THICKENER OVERVIEW - Off-road mobile and stationary
mining equipment common product line, reducing
field inventory
- Cement, manufacturing,
Calcium Sulfonate Complex offers superior and forestry equipment
quality in most product performance APPLICATIONS:
attributes. It provides outstanding oxidation - Off highway, off-road bearings,
and centralized systems
and thermal stability at higher operating
temperatures, as well as water-resistance
and load carrying properties.

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RYKON® HD 2 RYKON® EP 2
Grease with superior water-resistance performance to A grease that provides extreme pressure high load carrying
protect your equipment from failures and your operation capability.
from downtime. Designed for plain and anti-friction
bearing applications operating under high stress/high load OVERVIEW: CONDITIONS:
conditions, coupled with high ambient temperatures. - ISO VG: 220 - Effective in high temperatures
- NLGI: 2 - High speeds
OVERVIEW: CONDITIONS:
- Color: Tan - Extreme pressure loads
- ISO VG: 460 - Low temperatures
- Moly: No - Water-resistant
- NLGI: 2 - Low speeds
- Color: Tan - Heavy duty loads BEST USES: FEATURES:
- Multi-purpose product - Good protection from wear,
- Moly: No - Water-resistant
- Automobile or truck fleets shock loading, and corrosion
BEST USES: FEATURES:
- Off-highway mobile - Overbased calcium complex
APPLICATIONS:
equipment: Cement/aggregate, thickener that produce multi- - Multi-purpose, off-road bearings,
construction, and mining purpose, high-performance 5th wheel, and universal joints
- Stationary equipment: Cement/ products that protect against
aggregate, forestry, and corrosion, wear, have high dropping
manufacturing points and good thermal stability
- Paper products, agriculture, light - Specially formulated for plain and
duty off-road vehicles, steel mills anti-friction bearing applications
operating under high stress/high
APPLICATIONS: load and wet conditions typically
- Pins and bushings, pumps, found in heavy duty off-road
bearings, and general lubrication applications
- Designed to lubricate and protect
equipment that is subjected to
demanding conditions

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STARPLEX®
SYN XD 1.5
A high-performance grease
specially formulated for
extreme pressure bearing
applications operating under
high and low temperature

LITHIUM
conditions. Suitable for
difficult applications requiring
extended lubrication intervals.

COMPLEX
OVERVIEW:
- ISO VG: 1200
- NLGI: 1.5
- Color: Light tan
- Moly: No

BEST USES:
THICKENER OVERVIEW - Off-road mobile and stationary
CONDITIONS:
- High temperature stability and
mining equipment low temperature lubrication
Lithium Complex provides excellent oxidation - Power generation and oil and - Good at low speeds
gas equipment
and thermal stability performance at high - Excellent shock load protection
- Cement, construction, and - Excellent water-resistance
operating temperatures. They provide forestry equipment
good water-resistance and load carrying - Inland marine equipment FEATURES:
- Excellent corrosion and rust
properties, but less effective with cold APPLICATIONS: protection
- For use in application with - Optimal relubrication intervals
temperature pumpability. operating temperatures up to
232°C (450°F) with a dropping
point of approximately 280°C
(536°F)

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STARPLEX® SYN HD 1.5 STARPLEX® SYN EP 1 M5

A high-performance grease specially formulated for extreme Designed for plain and anti-friction bearing applications
pressure bearing applications operating under high and low operating under high stress/high load conditions coupled with
temperatures. high ambient temperatures typically found in heavy duty off-
road applications.
OVERVIEW: CONDITIONS:
- ISO VG: 460 - High temperature stability OVERVIEW: CONDITIONS:
- Excellent water washout - ISO VG: 220 - Performance across a wide
- NLGI: 1.5 temperature range
performance - NLGI: 1
- Color: Tan - Shock loading capability
- Moly: No FEATURES: - Color: Black - Water-resistance
- Excellent corrosion protection - Moly: 5%
BEST USES: - Low temperature pumpability FEATURES:
- Off-road mobile and stationary and lubrication BEST USES: - Corrosion and wear protection
mining equipment - Off-road mobile and stationary - Specifically designed to lubricate
- Power generation and oil and mining equipment and protect equipment that
gas equipment - Power generation and is subjected to demanding
- Cement, construction, and manufacturing equipment conditions
forestry equipment - Cement and construction
- Inland marine equipment equipment

APPLICATIONS: APPLICATIONS:
- Recommended for use in - For use in the most demanding
applications with temperatures applications, especially effective
up to 232°C (450°F), in very cold climates where
with a dropping point of temperature ranges vary
approximately 280°C (536°F) dramatically in a short period
of time

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STARPLEX® HD 1, 2 STARPLEX® HD 1, 2 M3, M5

Designed for plain and anti-friction bearing applications Available with molybdenum disulfide, these greases are
operating under high stress/high load conditions coupled with designed for plain and anti-friction bearing applications
high ambient temperatures typically found in heavy duty off- operating under high stress/high load conditions coupled
road applications. with high ambient temperatures.
OVERVIEW: CONDITIONS: OVERVIEW: CONDITIONS:
- ISO VG: 460 - Performance across a wide - ISO VG: 460 - Water-resistance in both
temperature range submerged and direct pressure
- NLGI: 1, 2 - NLGI: 1, 2 spray
- Shock load protection
- Color: Red - Water-resistant - Color: Black
FEATURES:
- Moly: No - Moly: 3%, 5%
FEATURES: - Corrosion and wear protection
BEST USES: - Corrosion and rust protection BEST USES: - Shock load protection
- Stationary and off-road mobile - Excellent for use in applications - Stationary and off-road mobile - Not intended for high-speed
mining equipment where sustained high operating mining equipment bearing applications such as
- Agriculture, construction, and temperatures are common - Agriculture, construction, and those found in electric motors
forestry equipment - Not intended for high-speed forestry equipment due to the greases’ high viscosity
- Inland marine equipment bearing applications such as - Inland marine equipment base stocks formulation
- Manufacturing and cement those found in electric motors
equipment due to the greases’ high viscosity APPLICATIONS:
- Waste hauler base stocks formulation - Recommended for
applications operating over wide
APPLICATIONS: temperature ranges
- Wide temperature range
applications

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STARPLEX® EP 00, 0, 1, 2 STARPLEX® EP 1, 2 M3

High performance, long-service greases for multi-purpose A comprehensive line of greases that are available with or
protection of ball and roller bearings under high temperature without molybdenum disulfide. These greases are technically
and extreme operating conditions. advanced, extreme pressure greases for a wide variety of
on-road applications.
OVERVIEW: APPLICATIONS:
- ISO VG: 220 - Use in the lubrication of trucks, OVERVIEW: - Use in heavy duty off-road
tractors, and passenger cars applications
- NLGI: 00, 0, 1, 2 - ISO VG: 220
- Use on ball joints, universal joints, - On-highway heavy-duty trucks,
- Color: Red chassis points, wheel bearings, - NLGI: 1, 2 light-duty off-road vehicles,
- Moly: No water pumps, and fifth wheels - Color: Gray/Black medium and light-duty trucks
and buses, automobiles, and
- High temperature disc brake - Moly: 3% heavy duty on/off-highway road
BEST USES:
bearing construction and maintenance
- Off-road mobile and stationary BEST USES:
mining equipment vehicles
CONDITIONS: - Off-road mobile and stationary
- Cement, construction, forestry, - Good across a wide range of mining equipment CONDITIONS:
and agriculture equipment temperatures and speeds - Agriculture, construction, - Low speeds
- Cars, SUVs, medium/large - Good water-resistance to prevent forestry, and cement equipment - Extreme pressure loads
trucks, and buses bearing washout - Inland marine equipment
- Gas pick-up trucks or sprinter - Power generation, and oil and FEATURES:
vans FEATURES: gas equipment - Corrosion and wear protection
- Diesel light duty or pick-up - Corrosion and rust protection - Waste hauler - Water-resistance
trucks even in wet conditions
- Shock load protection
- Automobile or truck fleets - Low temperature pumpability APPLICATIONS:
- Performance across a wide
- Oil change centers - Extreme pressure protection - Formulated for plain and temperature range
- Waste hauler anti-friction bearing applications
operating under high stress/high
load conditions

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BLACK PEARL® EP 1, 2
Multi-purpose, extreme pressure, water-resistant greases,
delivering excellent wear protection in heavy load and shock
load conditions. Suited for general lubrication in a variety of
applications.

POLYUREA
OVERVIEW: CONDITIONS:
- ISO VG: 220 - Effective in a wide range of
temperatures, especially high
- NLGI: 1, 2 temperatures
- Color: Black - Water-resistance
- Moly: No
FEATURES:
BEST USES:
THICKENER OVERVIEW
- Corrosion and rust protection
- Manufacturing and power - Excellent pumpability at low
generation equipment temperatures
Polyurea is non-metallic with antioxidant - Injection molding and circulating - High load capacity with shock
capabilities. Provides good thermal stability equipment load and low wear protection
- Lifts, compressors, and - Excellent adhesion allows grease
and high temperature performance, but conveyors to stay in place and continue
- Steel mills and paper machines lubricating under most operating
less effective for shear stability. Polyurea conditions
greases are an ideal choice for sealed-for-life APPLICATIONS:
- General lubrication service in
applications. many types of automotive and
industrial applications

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BLACK PEARL® SRI 2 BLACK PEARL® HM 1

A high temperature ball and roller bearing grease suitable for a A general purpose automotive and industrial grease where
wide range of applications and high RPM operations. This grease extreme low temperature performance is required.
delivers excellent oxidation stability and bearing protection at
operating temperatures up to 177°C (350°F). OVERVIEW: APPLICATIONS:
- ISO VG: 22 - Recommended where extreme
OVERVIEW: CONDITIONS: low temperature performance is
- NLGI: 1 required
- ISO VG: 100 - Recommended for operating
temperatures of 150°C (302°F) - Color: Black - Also recommended for
- NLGI: 2 and higher environments with a wide ambient
- Moly: No
- Color: Green - Suitable anti-friction bearings temperature range
- Moly: No operating at high speeds (10,000 BEST USES:
rpm and greater) - Off-road mobile and stationary CONDITIONS:
BEST USES: mining equipment - Designed to lubricate in Arctic
- Electric motors FEATURES: - Cement, construction, climates
- Off-road mobile and stationary - Excellent rust protection agriculture and forestry FEATURES:
mining equipment equipment
- Good rust protection
- Cement, manufacturing, - Power generation and oil and
gas equipment - Good pumpability at low
circulating, and injection molding temperatures down to -30°C
equipment - Diesel pick-up trucks or (-22°F)
- Power generation and oil and sprinter vans
- Good load carrying capacity
gas equipment - Automobile or truck fleets
- Lifts, compressors, and - Cars, SUVs, passenger vehicles,
conveyors and buses
- Steel mills and paper machines - Commercial trucks
- Inland marine equipment
APPLICATIONS:
- Wide range of automotive and
industrial applications

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MULTIFAK® CG
Grease specifically designed for lubricating high-speed flexible

SIMPLE
couplings where high centrifugal forces are present.

OVERVIEW: - Recommend for use in

high-speed grid, gear, or

LITHIUM
- ISO VG: 700 chain couplings
- NLGI: N/A
CONDITIONS:
- Color: Brown
- Designed for high speeds
- Moly: No - High load-carrying capacity
BEST USES: FEATURES:
- Off-road mobile and stationary - Extreme pressure, rust, and
THICKENER OVERVIEW mining equipment
- Cement, construction,
oxidation protection
- Excellent low temperature
manufacturing, and forestry pumpability down to 0°C (32°F)
Simple Lithium is a good general-use grease equipment
- Exceptional film strength and
with low temperature properties such as - Power generation and oil and excellent adhesion
gas equipment
pumpability and good working stability. It has - Inland marine equipment
good load carrying, shear stability and water- APPLICATIONS:
resistance properties. - For high-speed grease
lubricated flexible couplings
where high centrifugal forces are
present

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ULTRA-DUTY
XD 00
Ultra-Duty XD is a lithium
based semi-fluid grease ULTRA-DUTY HD 0, 1, 2
recommended for gear Versatile, high-pressure greases with good adhesive
drives that specify an properties. Performs and protects against wear and
NLGI 00 grease. corrosion in a wide variety of automotive and industrial
applications, including wet, muddy or dusty conditions.
OVERVIEW:
- ISO VG: 680 OVERVIEW: CONDITIONS:
- ISO VG: 460 - Good for low speeds
- NLGI: 00
- NLGI: 0, 1, 2 - Load-carrying protection
- Color: Amber
- Water-resistant
- Moly: No - Color: Red
- Moly: No FEATURES:
BEST USES: CONDITIONS: - Corrosion and rust protection
- Medium, large, and - Low temperature lubrication BEST USES: - Shock load protection
commercial trucks - Construction and forestry
- A tacky consistency minimizes - Not for use in applications with
- Cement, mining, construction, the risk of water washout equipment very high operating temperatures
forestry, and agricultural - Off-road mobile mining and
equipment FEATURES: agriculture equipment
- Off-road mobile and stationary - Excellent rust and corrosion
mining equipment protection APPLICATIONS:
- Provides a thick film of lubricant to - For use in automotive and
APPLICATIONS: critical parts to help ensure long industrial equipment under most
- Recommended for gear drives equipment life conditions
that specify an NLGI 00, semi-
- Unsuitable for applications
fluid grease
requiring an extreme pressure
grease

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MULTIFAK® EP 000 / 00, 0, 1, 2

Multi-purpose extreme pressure greases that deliver water-
resistance, rust and corrosion protection, and oxidation stability
across a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.

OVERVIEW: - 00, 0, 1, 2: Suitable for use in

typical centralized lubrication
- ISO VG: 220 systems
- NLGI: 000 / 00, 0, 1, 2
CONDITIONS:
- Color: Red / Amber
- 000: Good in low temperatures
- Moly: No - 00, 0, 1, 2: Good water-resistance
BEST USES: to prevent bearing washout
- Cement, manufacturing, forestry, FEATURES:
and agricultural equipment - Good corrosion protection to
- Off-road mobile and stationary protect bearing surfaces
mining equipment - Simplified lubrication and low oil
- Power generation and oil and separation tendency
gas equipment
- Inland marine equipment

APPLICATIONS:
- 000: Formulated to meet the
lubrication requirements of
machinery having enclosed gear
cases where housings and seals
have lost their ability to retain
conventional gear oils.

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TEXCLAD® 2
A calcium-based grease that resists washout, provides good
film strength and load carrying capabilities.

OVERVIEW: CONDITIONS:

SPECIALTY
- ISO VG: 1000 - Water-tolerant and resists
washout even under gross water
- NLGI: 2 contamination
- Color: Black
FEATURES:
- Moly: No - Good film strength in both wet
BEST USES: and dry environments
- Off-road mobile and stationary
THICKENER OVERVIEW mining equipment
- Cement, construction, forestry,
and agriculture equipment
Our specialty thickener provides good
- Power generation and oil and
shear stability and pumpability at lower gas equipment
- Inland marine equipment
temperatures. It demonstrates good
- Waste hauler
water-resistance and high-temperature
APPLICATIONS:
performance. - Recommended for ball mill
gears, traveling water screens,
and forklifts
- For chain and sprocket
lubrication and as a tenacious
fifth wheel lubricant

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GET
MORE
FROM
YOUR
GREASE
 SECTION 04 GET MORE FROM YOUR GREASE

General grease
guidelines
Greased bearing/component failures can normally 3. INCOMPATIBILITY
be attributed to several consistent factors: lack of a. Try to consolidate number of greases used on site
lubrication, contamination, incompatibility, b. Refer to page 38 for changeover and incompatibility
over-greasing, grease usefulness. reference

Addressing these items as outlined below can help 4. OVER-GREASING

improve greased bearing/component life when a. Seals may rupture allowing grease to leak out of bearings
applied: into the environment or into other components like electric
motor windings
1. LACK OF LUBRICATION b. Ensure correct amount is applied at appropriate intervals
a. Ensure all critical greased components are identified and c. Check for any grease hardening/thickener separation that
scheduled in maintenance plan/intervals may block grease application
b. Tag/color code fittings/equipment that may be hard to 5. GREASE USEFULNESS
locate
a. Visually check new grease containers and contents when
c. Utilize delivery systems to help ensure grease gets to the they are opened
component
b. A thin layer or small pools of separated oil on top of the
d. Check or replace blocked fittings/inspect delivery system grease in a newly opened container is acceptable
e. Clean out or replace any blocked bearing/component areas c. Check containers for dents/broken seals/general condition
to ensure grease can be applied appropriately
2. CONTAMINATION
a. Ensure all grease pumping or application equipment is d. Check color and texture with previous grease to ensure no
contaminant free noticeable changes from shelf life or wrong grease being
utilized
b. Understand how to change out old and new grease
containers and associated pumping equipment to eliminate
contamination As always, consult your local Chevron representative
c. Wipe grease fittings before application of grease if there are any questions or if a product needs to be
d. Do not leave grease containers open to the environment verified for application or useful life.

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The importance of compatibility

If you’re adding more lubricant to an already in-service grease or switching suppliers, it’s important to follow a complete drain,
flush and refill procedure. In situations where this isn’t possible, it’s critical to check the compatibility of the two greases. Some
greases are not compatible with one another. The mixing of incompatible greases can lead to softening, hardening, or separation
of base oils from the thickener. Compromised grease can leak out of the bearing and cause overheating or damage.

Check your grease compatibility

Lithium Aluminum
Calcium
Barium Bentone
COMPATABILITY
Lithium
Complex Complex
Calcium Sulfonate
Complex
Complex
Sodium
(Clay)
Polyurea CHART

Lithium
Compatible

Lithium
Complex
Check Compatibility
with Chevron Lubetek ®

Aluminum
Complex

Not Compatible – Full

Calcium Clean Out Required for
Change
Calcium
Sulfonate
Complex

Barium
Complex Table 1 should be used only
as a guideline for determining
compatibility. For the purpose
Sodium of changing products in the
field, the compatibility of the
greases in question should
Bentone be determined by laboratory
(Clay)
testing.

Polyurea

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Additional greasing procedures and considerations

PROPER GREASING INTERVALS AND AMOUNTS
Proper greasing intervals should be based on a number of factors including:
OEM recommendations, ambient conditions, equipment operating hours, criticality of
equipment or component, and maintenance plan.

Key notes on high temperature application General re-lubrication

1. Greases fail more rapidly as 4. Care should be taken when interval guidelines for rolling
temperature of operation increases. operating machinery at these element bearings.*
This failure typically lies in the elevated temperatures:
melting point of the thickener • Evaluate the oil(s) used in the grease
As always, check specific OEM
or dropping point of the grease. to ensure that the flash point of the recommendations, ambient
Oxidation also increases rapidly as oil(s) has not been exceeded conditions and application
temperature rises. • Proper quantity of grease to be before finalizing specific greasing
2. Most mineral-oil-based greases pumped into greased bearings/ intervals:
(of adequate dropping point) components should be determined
will operate successfully to about by your Lubrication or Maintenance - 82°C (180°F) 6 months
121°C (250°F) at more frequent Engineer who will typically utilize: - 104°C (220°F) 3 months
OEM recommendations, bearing - 149°C (300°F) 1 month
re-lubrication intervals. As service
dimensions, severity of conditions,
temperature rises, frequency of - >149°C (300°F) 1 day to 1 month —
grease selection criteria, and
re-lubrication must increase. maintenance plan to ensure correct check OEM recommendations and
3. If speed is high, bearing is large, amount is applied review grease type to determine
or load severe, re-lubrication • As a guideline the following correct interval at high temperatures.
intervals should be even shorter. formula can be used as reference:
Where service is severe and/or Ounces of Grease required in *Assuming eight work hours per day
contamination is unavoidable, Bearing = 0.114 x Bearing Outside
re-lubrication is best carried out Diameter (O.D.) x Width (W)
with a centralized lubrication • Under/over-greasing reduces
system, and lubrication intervals equipment reliability and increases
may be measured in hours or potential failure rates and costs
minutes.

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