TM 5-3895-383-24 Lubricating Grease SMCS Code:  7000; 7581 Caterpillar  provides  a  number  of  greases  in  order  to  cover  a variety   of   applications   and   extreme   temperature   conditions. Consul   your   Caterpillar   dealer   for   part   numbers   and   for available sizes of containers. NOTE: Some    greases    may    not    be    used    with    other greases.      When   you   use   commercial   grease, ensure   that   the   grease   is   compatible   with   the grease  that  is  currently  used  in  your  system.    If the   commercial   grease   is   not   compatible,   the system  must  be  purged.    If  any  questions  arise concerning    the    compatibility    of    your    grease, consult your supplier. Multipurpose Greases Multipurpose Lithium Complex Grease (MPGL) Multipurpose  Lithium  Complex  Grease  (MPGL)  is  a  general purpose lithium complex grease for medium-duty applications. This  product  has  good  characteristics  at  high  temperatures such as a dropping point over 260C (500F).  MPGL contains unleaded extreme pressure additives, antiwear inhibitors, and corrosion inhibitors that provide extra protection in the following applications: Construction Agriculture Automotive MPGL  meets  the  requirements  for  extended  service  intervals of    automotive    chassis    points.        MPGL    also    meets    the requirements for extended service intervals of wheel bearings with  disc  brakes  in  automobiles,  in  vans,  and  in  light  trucks. This product meets the NLGI certification of "GC-LB.  MPGL is also   available   in   a   NGLI   No.   2   grade.      Normal   operating temperatures for this product are -28 to 149C (-18 to 300F). This   product   is   also   available   as   a   white   lithium   complex grease. Multipurpose  Lithium  Complex  Grease  with  Molybdenum (MPGM) Multipurpose    Lithium    Complex    Grease    with    Molybdenum (MPGM)  is  a  general  purpose  lithium  complex  grease  that  is used for light-duty applications and for medium-duty applications.  The MPGM is available in the following grades: NLGI No. 2 or NLGI Grade 0.  The MPGM is strengthened with a molybdenum disulfide and a polymer for extra lubrication and protection.  MPGM contains unleaded additives.  MPGM also contains    antiwear    inhibitors,    rust    inhibitors    that    are    for protection and lubrication in many environments.  The MPGM is formulated with a base fluid and with high viscosity. The MPGM has the following features: Increased protection against water washout Increased retention Resistance to heavy loads This product is recommended for heavily loaded pin joints and for  journal  bearings.    This  product  meets  the  certification  of "GC-LB".  Normal operating temperatures for this product are - 28  to  149C  (-18  to  300F)   for   the   NLGI   No.   0.      Normal operating temperatures for this product are -18 to 149C (0 to 300F) for the NLGI No. 2. NOTE: If MPGM is not available, use a multipurpose type grease    which    contains    three    to    five    percent molybdenum. Special Purpose Grease (SPG) Bearing Lubrication (SPG) Bearing  Lubricant  (SPB)  is  available  in  a  NLGI  No.  2  grade with  a  polyurea  thickener.    This  grease  is  recommended  for high temperature antifriction bearings in the following applications:    electric  starting  motors,  alternators,  fan  drives, and generators.  The Bearing Lubricant (SPG) has an effective operating range of -29 to 177C (-20 to 350F). Maintenance Section Lubricant Specifications 1-48