I would say try a different grease. If it is sticky, once the grease is wiped away then you have zero lubrication. Sticky greases do not flow back into the area needing protection.
Mobile 1 is simply a lithium grease. Forget all the claims and hype synthetic this and that. They claim such and such base stocks.... Funny how they have several poor reviews on their own grease web site. Couple of them are yard/mower related.
Mobil 1™ Synthetic Grease protects hardworking parts from temperature extremes, rust and wear.
www.mobil.com
Far as Lucas Red, already explained it. Nothing special what so ever. Super tacky that doesn't flow.
What I use is plain old school high temp disc brake bearing grease.