Idler Arm Failure

I run Mobil One red synthetic grease in all of my front end for 16 years. Didn't help me. :-(

There may be a good reason for that:

http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENGRSMOMobil_1_Synthetic_Grease.aspx

Only scores a 250 on the 4 ball weld test. Load wear index of 45 is also mediocre compared to others I have been studying:

[ame]http://www.valvoline.com/pdf/hd_palladium_grease.pdf[/ame]

Not all greases are created equal or intended for the same purpose. From what I am learning moly content plays an important part in controlling wear on the sliding parts like steering joints but is not desireable in most wheel bearing applications.

Just like the diesel truck based motor oils, there is also some really hearty truck greases out there like delo ep with up to 5% moly.