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Jul 19, 2008 04:10 PM

Hello Alex, I was just cleaning my bearing balls and I realized that I don't have waterproof grease in handy, so can I use Vaseline (pure petroleum jelly) instead for now until I get a waterproof grease?

Thank you, Ghaleb

***Alex Ramon*** · Jul 19, 2008 04:11 PM

Hi Ghaleb,

As far as I know Vaseline is not a good bearing lubricant:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=99455

I'd recommend picking up some regular bike grease, a must have for any home repair shop!

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Can I use Vaseline instead of grease?