Product guide

Which general grease should I use on an RC car?

By the Rhodex RC Line product team (IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK). Claims reviewed by IGNIS Product & Compliance on 14 Nov 2026. Last updated: 14 November 2026.

Short answer. Rhodex RC Line Multi-Purpose Grease on general grease points — gears, outdrives, axles — where the kit manual says grease and names no special type.

Key facts

  • Product: Rhodex RC Line Multi-Purpose Grease
  • What it is: Multi-Purpose Grease
  • Made for: General RC grease points
  • Not for: O-rings (use O-Ring Grease); plastic-gear-only spec (Plastic Gear Grease)
  • Who makes it: Rhodex is a brand of IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK

How to do it

  1. Strip and clean the part.
  2. Apply a thin layer where the kit manual shows.
  3. Reassemble and check it moves freely.

When to choose something else

  • Plastic gears: Plastic Gear Grease.
  • Heavy bashing: Rogue-X.

Common mistakes

  • Grease on bearings meant to run oiled.

Sources

Your equipment maker's manual

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