Lithium Grease
Lithium grease is a general-purpose grease thickened with lithium soap, used on hinges, latches, linkages and some bearings.
What is Lithium Grease?
It resists water and stays in place better than oil. White lithium grease is popular for door hinges and locks. Special greases are needed for brakes, CV joints and high-temperature parts. Bonnet latches and door check straps last longer when greased once a year.
How it works
The soap thickener holds the oil in place, releasing it slowly where parts rub together.
Why it matters for your car
Do not use it on rubber brake parts or where the manual specifies another grease. Wipe off old dirty grease before applying new.
Other terms
- Adaptive Dampers (Adaptive Shock Absorbers)
- Alloy Wheel Refurbishment
- Apple CarPlay
- Car First Aid Kit
- CO₂ Emissions (G/km)
- CV Boot
- DC Fast Charging
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
- Green Card (International Motor Insurance)
- Heat Pump
- Idler Pulley
- Ignition Coil
- Over-the-air Update (OTA)
- Planetary Gear Set
- PWM Signal (Pulse-width Modulation)
- Recovery Points
- Test Drive
- Tilt Sensor (Alarm Inclination Sensor)
- Tread Wear Pattern
- Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)