Originally Posted by
Racing Dan
No. With the star ratchet system, especially the "many" engagement type, you need to strictly adhere to the manufacturer recommended amount and type of lube, or it might slip and destroy the ratchet, and possibly cause you to crash. In that sense its akin to a "one pawl" system, because there is no backup.
For ten years I have been applying a thin coat of this to my DT Swiss 350 ratchet with zero issues:
PPL-2 PolyLube 1000™ Lubricant (Tub) | Park Tool. My best regards to DT Swiss and their special grease, but I'm not going to purchase it. When I hear the ratchet getting loud, I pull it apart, clean it and give it another thin coat of grease. I typically ride this hub 5000-7000 miles/year and have had zero issues. Others may have a different experience.