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| [GMCnet] Valvoline SynPower & DuraBlend Grease [message #217136] |
Tue, 06 August 2013 10:01  |
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USAussie
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G'day,
Here's the Overview of the specs of SynPower and DuraBlend as published by Valvoline:
SynPower® Synthetic Grease
Formulated to provide superior high and low temperature protection
Provides superior high- and low-temperature protection (-60°F to 425°F) over conventional greases
Exceptional • resistance to heavy loads
Moly-fortified for increased film strength
Extreme pressure fortified
Inhibits rust and oxidation
NLGI #2 GC-LB lithium complex EP grease
DuraBlend® Synthetic Blend Grease
Formulated to provide excellent high and low temperature protection
Provides excellent high- and low-temperature protection (-25°F to 400°F) over conventional greases
Exceptional • resistance to heavy loads
Moly-Fortified for increased film strength
Excellent water repellent
Inhibits rust and oxidation
Below is the Product Information as published by THE VALVOLINE COMPANY A DIVISION OF ASHLAND INC.
VALVOLINE SYNPOWER GREASE
Valvoline SynPower Grease is an excellent heavy-duty and multi-purpose automotive and industrial extreme pressure grease. It
consists of a lithium complex thickener in synthetic base oil and is fortified with molybdenum disulfide and other quality
additives. It provides protection from high loads and may be used over a wide temperature range.
Valvoline SynPower Grease is recommended for use in disc brake wheel bearings, all-purpose chassis lubrication, suspension systems,
universal joints, steering linkage, and constant velocity joint applications.
Character: Molybdenum Disulfide, Rust and Oxidation Inhibited, Extreme Pressure Fortified
Approvals/Performance Levels
NLGI GC/LB, MACK GC-G
Typical Properties
NLGI Grade: 2
Thickener Type: Lithium Complex
Color and Texture: Gray-Black / Buttery
ASTM Worked Penetration @ 77° F: 275
ASTM Dropping Pt, °F: 500 min.
ASTM D-1743 Rust Test: Pass
Weld Pt., kg: 315
Load Wear Index, kg: 60 min.
Vis @ 100°C (cSt): 12.0
Viscosity Index: 135
Pour Point °C: -20
Timken OK Load, lbs: 60 min.
VALVOLINE DURABLEND GREASE
DuraBlend Grease is a semi-synthetic lithium complex EP heavy-duty automotive grease with exceptional resistance to high
temperatures and heavy loads. It is recommended for a wide range of industrial, automotive, mining and fleet applications including
wheel bearings of disc-brake equipped vehicles and constant velocity joints.
Character: Smooth, buttery, water repellent, oxidation & rust inhibited, extreme pressure
Approvals/Performance Levels
General Motors Part No. 1051344 (which supersedes GM Part No. 1051195)
NLGI GC- LB
Typical Properties
NLGI Grade 2
Soap Base Lithium Complex
Color Blue
ASTM Worked Penetration @ 77°F 275
ASTM Dropping Point, °F 545
Kinematic Vis @ 40° C, cSt 129.5
Kinematic Vis @ 100° C, cSt 14.5
Viscosity Index 110
Pour Point °C -18
Timken OK Load, lbs min 50
As we say Downunder these two greases are near as dammit and as far as I can tell either one will work just fine to grease anything
on a GMC.
BTW Caterpillar makes a grease that is called Desert Gold that I use in Australia because neither of these two products are
available Downunder. Well at least I've never been able to find them.
I know there are other moly greases out there but they have limited distribution and therefore hard to get.
The bottom line is the MOLY!
Regards,
Rob M.
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Valvoline SynPower & DuraBlend Grease [message #217175 is a reply to message #217165] |
Tue, 06 August 2013 14:00  |
James Hupy
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If you can not find Syn-Power or DuraBlend, you might try Valvoline
Ford-Lincoln-Mercury moly-fortified multi purpose grease. Good for disc
brake wheel bearings, steering linkage, chassis, suspension, universal
joints. Part number W632 in 1 # can. Temp range 0 -375 degrees, NLGI #2
grade Lithium Complex EP grease..Meets Ford and Mack truck specs.. .Made by
Ashland, inc..in Lexington, Kentucky.. I have used it for several years.
No problems..
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 Gmc Royale 403
On Aug 6, 2013 11:24 AM, "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Hal,
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> I think that two different people wrote up the info on both products is
> why there are differences in the info.
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> Regards,
> Rob M.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:
> gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Hal Kading
> Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 12:26 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Valvoline SynPower & DuraBlend Grease
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> DuraBlend mentions being water repellent and SynPower doesn't. SynPower
> states extreme pressure fortified and DuraBlend doesn't.
> SynPower is "SUPERIOR high and low temperature protection" and DuraBlend
> is "EXCELLENT high and low temperature protection".
> Otherwise nothing significantly different. Sounds like DuraBlend is
> slightly better for our use.
>
> Hal Kading 78 Buskirk Las Cruces NM
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| Re: [GMCnet] Valvoline SynPower & DuraBlend Grease [message #217504 is a reply to message #217165] |
Fri, 09 August 2013 08:04 |
Richard Denney
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On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 2:24 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Hal,
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> I think that two different people wrote up the info on both products is why there are differences in the info.
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> Regards,
> Rob M.
Probably. But Durablend is a blend of synthetic and conventional
grease, which means that the oil is probably dino oil with the lithium
emulsifier, or synthetic oil with a soap emulsifier. Or something like
that. I've been using Synpower because it doesn't cost that much more
and I want the 100% synthetic for age resistance as much as anything.
But if I needed some and Durablend was what I could find, I know it
would work.
Yes, the moly is the key element.
Rick "hi, Rob!" Denney
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Northern Virginia
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| Re: [GMCnet] Valvoline SynPower & DuraBlend Grease [message #217569 is a reply to message #217136] |
Fri, 09 August 2013 15:18 |
kingd
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Rick Denney, how are you ? Tell us about what youv'e been up to.
Are you still messing with traffic signals and tubas ???LOL
Re grease, I have some Moly-slip grease from back when. It certainly is fortified with moly but is probably "dino" greaase. I guess it would also work in a pinch.
DAVE KING
lurker, wannabe
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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| Re: [GMCnet] Valvoline SynPower & DuraBlend Grease [message #217585 is a reply to message #217136] |
Fri, 09 August 2013 18:10 |
kerry pinkerton
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Where does one find Durablend? When Ken Henderson and I installed the Manny Brake system on my coach, Ken told me to bring a tube and I looked at all the usual suspects and couldn't find it. Didn't try Napa but, my local Advance, Autozone, and OReilys didn't have it.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] Valvoline SynPower & DuraBlend Grease [message #217593 is a reply to message #217585] |
Fri, 09 August 2013 19:32 |
Richard Denney
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On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 7:10 PM, Kerry Pinkerton <Pinkertonk@mchsi.com>wrote:
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> Where does one find Durablend? When Ken Henderson and I installed the
> Manny Brake system on my coach, Ken told me to bring a tube and I looked at
> all the usual suspects and couldn't find it. Didn't try Napa but, my local
> Advance, Autozone, and OReilys didn't have it.
>
I've found the good Valvoline greases in both Autozone and in Advance
stores, unless they've stopped carrying it in the last few months.
Durablend is a Valvoline product, just like Synpower. I'm not sure all the
stores have all the good stuff, though.
Rick "who'll have to check again" Denney
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Northern Virginia
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| Re: [GMCnet] Valvoline SynPower & DuraBlend Grease [message #217608 is a reply to message #217593] |
Fri, 09 August 2013 21:29 |
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Was able to find synpower at one napa in the heavy industrial area in Seattle
Found durablend at the local autozone
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
On Aug 9, 2013, at 5:32 PM, Richard Denney <rwdenney@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 7:10 PM, Kerry Pinkerton <Pinkertonk@mchsi.com>wrote:
>
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>> Where does one find Durablend? When Ken Henderson and I installed the
>> Manny Brake system on my coach, Ken told me to bring a tube and I looked at
>> all the usual suspects and couldn't find it. Didn't try Napa but, my local
>> Advance, Autozone, and OReilys didn't have it.
>
> I've found the good Valvoline greases in both Autozone and in Advance
> stores, unless they've stopped carrying it in the last few months.
> Durablend is a Valvoline product, just like Synpower. I'm not sure all the
> stores have all the good stuff, though.
>
> Rick "who'll have to check again" Denney
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> '73 230 "Jaws"
> Northern Virginia
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