Which grease should I use to repack a wheel bearing?

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. The grease the vehicle, trailer or bearing maker specifies. Where they ask for a lithium-complex bearing grease, Atkinson Oil Co. Bearing Grease is ours: premium, heavy-duty, lithium complex and water-resistant, made for bearings that need a high level of protection.

Key facts

Product: Atkinson Oil Co. Bearing Grease / High Performance Wheel Bearing Grease
What it is: Lithium-complex bearing grease
Made for: Wheel and other rolling bearings needing a high level of protection
Not for: Bearings the maker fills with a different grease type; sealed-for-life bearings
Who makes it: Atkinson Oil Co. is a brand of IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK; Made in Britain

How to do it

Remove the bearing and clean out all the old grease.
Inspect it: pitting, roughness or blue heat marks mean replace it.
Work grease into the rollers and cage until it comes through the other side.
Refit and set the preload or end-float exactly as the maker states.

When to choose something else

General chassis points and hubs: Multi-Purpose Grease.
Boat trailers that go into the water: Marine Grease.
Where the maker asks for polyurea: High Performance Grease.

Common mistakes

Mixing greases of different thickeners — clean the old one out first.
Over-filling the hub cavity, which can push grease past the seal.
Re-using a bearing that runs rough.

FAQ

Can I top up instead of repacking? Only if the maker allows it and you know the grease type already inside.

Is this grease for sealed bearings? No — sealed-for-life bearings are not meant to be regreased.

Sources

Printed product label; Your equipment maker's manual