Quicksilver Extreme Grease

I have an older tube and the grease is a very dark green color. Recently bought another and now the grease is light brown/beige. Just wondering if the new one is ok. Has another one else seen this?

Mercury / Quicksilver dont make grease , they put their brand name on grease ( and other stuff ) they dont make . My guess would be that they have changed suppliers since you bought the 1st tube ....sure doesnt mean there is anything wrong with it . Mercury / Quicksilver are not going to put their name on a crap quality product . They will however charge you more for it .

Grease color can vary depending on the type and age. If the new one is lubricated properly and there’s no sign of contamination, I wouldn’t worry too much about the color alone.

the only time I'd be concerned about this is mixing grease bases that aren't compatible, you can look for a chart online that tells you which grease bases shouldn't be mixed. I try to start with one and stick with it so it doesn't become an issue. I use Lucas Marine (blue grease) for trailer wheel bearings, the gimble bearing on the I/O and I use Evinrude Triple Guard on the splines on the driveshaft because it seems to hold up the best of all the greases I've used. I use it on the prop shaft as well and on the shift linkage, and other sliding surfaces. Even after the boat is in the water all season when I pull the prop at the end the Triple Guard is still on the prop shaft! Very water proof.

Stinnett21 said:

I have an older tube and the grease is a very dark green color. Recently bought another and now the grease is light brown/beige. Just wondering if the new one is ok. Has another one else seen this?

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yes used to be green now more of a translucent yellowish brown. This used to be called 2-4-C then changed to extreme grease label. So no issue the grease you describe is what you need.

Thanks to all.

Scott06 said:

yes used to be green now more of a translucent yellowish brown. This used to be called 2-4-C then changed to extreme grease label. So no issue the grease you describe is what you need.

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Cool,..... Didn't know that, was bumming out, as I only have a couple tubes of 2-4-C left,.....
I like to use it for things without balls, rollers, etc. just for bushing type things,...
Tie-rod ends, 'n whatnot,......

Bondo said:

Cool,..... Didn't know that, was bumming out, as I only have a couple tubes of 2-4-C left,.....
I like to use it for things without balls, rollers, etc. just for bushing type things,...
Tie-rod ends, 'n whatnot,......

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I think the extreme does both sliding and rotating applications- from their catalog. On line you can still find 2-4-C . From mercs catalog

A review of the MSDS sheets for both 2-4-C and Extreme grease show that while both greases are supplied by the same manufacturer, the two greases have no ingredients in common. They are two different formulations.

Looking through the specifications, there is a difference in solubility between the two greases as well
The 2-4-C product is rated "insoluble".
The Extreme grease is rated "negotiable"

Found Bel-Ray waterproof grease to have the best "washoff" resistance of any grease I've used in both marine and agriculture applications. Only grease I've found to make it through ta season on the steering and trim shafts of my outboards.