Where should I use multi-purpose grease on a car or trailer?
By the Atkinson Oil Co. product team (IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK). Claims reviewed by IGNIS Product & Compliance on 14 Nov 2026. Last updated: 14 November 2026.
Short answer. On the chassis, wheel bearings, hubs and universal joints, wherever the maker calls for a general-purpose grease. Atkinson Oil Co. Multi-Purpose Grease is labelled for exactly those points; anywhere the manual names a specific grease, use that one.
Key facts
- Product: Atkinson Oil Co. Multi-Purpose Grease
- What it is: General-purpose grease
- Made for: Chassis points, wheel bearings, hubs and universal joints
- Not for: CV joints, brake parts and any point with its own named grease
- Who makes it: Atkinson Oil Co. is a brand of IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK; Made in Britain
How to do it
- Wipe the grease nipple clean so you do not pump dirt in.
- Pump until fresh grease just shows at the seal or joint.
- Wipe off the excess so it does not collect grit.
When to choose something else
- CV joints: CV Moly Grease.
- Wheel bearings with a lithium-complex spec: Bearing Grease.
- Brakes: Ceramic or Copper Grease, never this one.
Common mistakes
- Pumping until the boot or seal bursts.
- Greasing a dirty nipple.
FAQ
Can one grease do the whole car? No. CV joints, brakes and some bearings need their own grease; check the manual.
Sources
Printed product label; Your equipment maker's manual