What is aluminium grease used for

What is aluminium grease used for? Would it better for alloy wheels than copper grease?

Asked on 20 February 2014 by nala7

Answered by Honest John

CopperEase grease creates a sacrificial anode between an alloy wheel and a cast iron wheel hub, helping to prevent the wheel and hub from fusing together.

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