Blog | Oil Information & More

All Schaeffer's Greases are premium, heavy-duty, quality greases.                                    With 19 different greases in multiple NLGI numbers (thicknesses), that is a lot of different choices!  So, which one is right for you? Read on for some basics on the different Schaeffer greases to help you narrow down your search. Each Schaeffer grease has different attributes. Grease is not a one …

Have you ever wondered what the colored cap means on Schaeffer Grease tubes? Schaeffer introduced a new cap color scheme as follows: Schaeffer greases come in different NLGI thicknesses for various kinds of applications. NLGI stands for the NATIONAL LUBRICATING GREASE INSTITUTE. The higher the number the thicker the grease. The caps are color coded as follows: #00 Black (semi-liquid) #0 White  #1 Red  #2 Yellow (most common)  #3 Clear (thickest) Take a look at the photo which sh …