Originally Posted by
ypsetihw
I use red marine heavy duty tub grease from walmart ($4 for A LOT) for basically everything that needs grease, including rebuilt headsets and bottom brackets, and all threads.
Petroleum based greases can deteriorate rubber. I wouldn't use anything petroleum based on anything with a rubber seal. Mobile 1 (red) is a good general purpose grease and it doesn't harm rubber.
I've been meaning to try some crystal grease and have heard good things.
-Tim-