Rykon no 2 grease and Turbine Oil?

[ncpapaul]

What can I use as replacement for Rykon No2 grease and Turbine Oil, on a direct drive Whirlpool/Kenmore washer? I have some Lucus white lithium

 

[114jwh]

I've personally used Lucas Red & Tacky #2 grease where Rykon #2 grease was called for and have never had any problems. However, I've never rebuilt a direct drive so unsure if there are better choices out there for that application.

For turbine oil, I've always used Supco Zoom Spout oil - its just a very light machine oil, probably very similar to sewing machine oil or air tool oil. Really, I think any light machine oil will do fine but others may chime in with other recommendations.

 

[phillymatt53]

In my work overhauling various products, I've gravitated to using synthetic grease for many things.
It sheds water/moisture better than petroleum greases.
It doesen't attract dirt.
And it seems to last forever without hardening or drying out like pretroleum does.

In the shop over the years, I started using "Super Lube" grease on things like VCR mechanisms, CD mechs, Turntables, etc.
And at home on power tools, mechanisms, etc.
30 years ago I serviced my old VCR's with that grease, and just a few years back did an inspection of them - they worked fine, and that grease was still slippery as hell.
It's also great to pack bearings with.
That turbine oil is great too.
As for heavy oils, I like the 20 weight engine "break-in" oil with the zinc additive.