Racing lubricants, grease, and compounds are essential for optimal performance of your car on race day and beyond. The right racing lubes and sealants offer superior protection against wear, rust, and corrosion to extend engine life. Racing compounds from chain lubes to wheel bearing grease are formulated to remain stable when the heat is on, decrease unwanted friction, and shield engine surfaces from wear, giving your car the power to stay on the track. Explore our helpful buying guide to learn more about racing lubricants, grease, and compounds from top brands to keep your car running smoothly on race day.

Engine, Bearing & Assembly Lubes

When you’re putting together or modifying a race car engine, assembly lube is an essential component in the construction.. Because the oil system is not yet pressurized in a new or modified engine, all of the parts are completely dry. Without some kind of lubricant, the initial start-up wreaks havoc on the engine and causes immediate wear before it even has a chance to run a lap. The main job of assembly lube is to keep new parts from rubbing together and wearing out at the initial fire up. Assembly lube coats the racing engine and its moving parts, then dissolves so the motor oil takes over lube duties.

Several different engine and bearing assembly lubricants work hard to stop rust and corrosion in a race car before it starts. Some pull double duty and perform multiple functions:

• Spline grease is a specially formulated lubricant that protects sliding spline teeth, cambered rear housing axles, and drive plates.
• Block fillers boost cylinder strength, reduce vibration, and improve cooling for better engine function.
• Moly paste lubricates all high-pressure surfaces in a race car that slide against each other, including roller bearings with heavy loads and CV joints.
• Engine fog protects parts from rust and corrosion when a race car sits in long term storage.

Choose engine, bearing, and assembly lubes from Driven Racing Oil, Allstar Performance, Moroso Performance, COMP Cams, and other trusted racing brands to keep your car in top-running shape through any season.

Wheel Bearing Grease

Wheel bearing grease is essential for racing due to its ability to perform well under extreme pressure, stress, and heat on track and road racing circuits. Apply lubricating grease to wheel bearings to reduce friction and heat in the hubs and create a rust-preventing moisture barrier around each bearing.

Wheel bearing grease comes in a range of thicknesses, rated from 0 to 6; a 0 rating is thin with a near-liquid consistency while a rating of 6 means the wheel bearing grease is so thick it’s almost hard. Most wheel bearing grease comes in a 2 rating with a thickness similar to the consistency of vegetable shortening.

What is the difference between wheel bearing grease and regular grease?

Wheel bearing grease is a specially formulated combination of synthetic oil, thickeners, and additives made specifically to remain stable and lubricate wheel bearings at high speeds and extreme temperatures. Regular grease is engineered with different ingredients to lubricate and protect the chassis. Never use regular chassis grease to lubricate wheel bearings; chassis grease breaks down and separates faster at high temperatures which causes damage to the wheel bearings.

What do the letters mean on bearing grease?

Every tub, tube, and cartridge of wheel bearing grease is rated with letters indicating what they’re certified for and how good the product is. The best wheel bearing grease is GC; the best grease for automotive chassis is LB.

G grease is certified for use on wheel bearings.

• A is good
• B is better
• C is best

L grease is certified for use on chassis.

• A is good
• B is best

Chain Lubes & Anti-Seize Compounds

Dirty chains, linkages, Heim joints, and bearings collect buildup that compromises the capabilities of a race car and decreases drivetrain efficiency. A high-quality spray-on chain lube offers anti-wear protection, lubrication, and corrosion-resistance in rough environments.

Much like other racing lubricants, anti-seize compounds prevent corrosion and wear on small moving parts. But an anti-seize compound differs from grease in its composition and purpose. Made of high solids in a carrier grease, an anti-seize compound reduces friction in high-load applications—it is not suitable for fast-moving applications.

Thread & Gasket Sealants

Stop leaks, prevent vibrations, and tighten up joints with thread sealants. When applied the right way, PTFE tape and sealant paste fill the space between threaded metal parts to stop leaks caused by vibration loosening or damaged threads. Thread sealants are designed to hold up under pressure across a range of temperatures and protect seals against rust and corrosion. Both tape and paste thread sealants are suitable for gas, fuel, air, and oil systems.

Gasket sealants also stop leaks, but they work by holding gaskets in the engine or cooling system firmly in place. A stable gasket locked into place won’t slip, which will protect the racing engine and coolant system from leaks and debris. Sealants made for the cooling system work with or without antifreeze; always read product labels to get the right sealant formula for your race car.

Does gasket sealer need a long time to dry?

How long a gasket sealer takes to dry depends on the product. Most gasket sealers require at least 24 hours to cure, but some formulas are ready to go after only 4 hours of dry time, and a few gasket sealants set up fast enough to get the car back on the track immediately. Check the manufacturer instructions to know how long the gasket sealer takes to dry before taking a chance with your car.

Discover essential high-quality racing greases, lubricants, and compounds at Behrent’s Performance Warehouse. Stock up on bearing lubricants, anti-seize compounds, thread and gasket sealants, assembly and chain lubes, and grease cartridges so you'll be fully loaded and ready to go on race day.