If you’ve ever seen an engine used without any oil you’ll be all too familiar with the importance of proper lubrication and why a grease gun makes so much sense. Designed to make adding grease to surfaces a precise and mess-free affair, these fantastic tools were commonplace in most garages 50 years ago.
Modern cars don’t require re-greasing the same way a classic would, and a grease gun may not be an essential purchase. Older cars often came with several nipples (please don’t laugh) that needed greasing periodically to prevent expensive and catastrophic failure. If you, therefore, have an older car it’s probably a good idea to get one of these simple tools and ensure that the car continues to work.
Unlike screwdrivers and socket sets, there aren’t a lot of non-automotive uses for a grease gun. Even then other uses will be for lubricating petrol-powered garden tools and agricultural machinery, all rather specialist equipment.
The best grease guns
The best manual grease gun
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Simple to use
Cons
- Limited flexibility
<strong>Cartridge</strong> | 400ml |
<strong>Nozzles</strong> | 1/8" |
<strong>Weight</strong> | 1.37 kg |
The best cordless grease gun
Pros
- Powerful option
- Well-made
- Flexible hose
Cons
- No battery supplied
<strong>Cartridge</strong> | 400g |
<strong>Nozzles</strong> | N/A |
<strong>Weight</strong> | 3.86 kg |
The best small cordless grease gun
Pros
- Powerful
- Well made
- Ergonomic design
Cons
- Expensive
<strong>Cartridge</strong> | 400ml, 473ml |
<strong>Nozzles</strong> | N/A |
<strong>Weight</strong> | 3.5 kg |
The best grease gun for impact wrenches
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Simple to use
Cons
- Small cartridge size
- Limited uses beyond impact wrenches
<strong>Cartridge</strong> | 3oz, 85g |
<strong>Nozzles</strong> | 0.7, 1 and 1.4mm |
<strong>Weight</strong> | 250 g |
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