For those who want to buy grease separate from the self-service kit. This Rheolube 797 grease is the VS approved grease that they use from the factory and also include in their self-service kits. This is a proprietary soap-thickened grease that has anti-corrosive properties. Not just for Van Staals, this is an excellent universal grease to use in many other reels as well. Sold in a 1.76oz. tube.