Originally Posted by squirtdad

it is simple: maintain the IGH or it will die at a point much sooner than it should.

Beyond that is the choice between something guaranteed to work but is more expensive and something cheaper that may work and may even work well, but will void the warranty

IMHO people worry way to much about the cost of designed for bike lubricants.... (chain, grease, igh) the cost is really nothing unless you have a lot of bikes (or work in a co op or similar who can buy in bulk often)