1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Grease gun preferences

Discussion in 'Lubrication & Maintenance' started by DarrenWS6, Feb 24, 2014.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Feb 24, 2014 at 11:48 AM #1
    DarrenWS6

    DarrenWS6 The original Ford guy around here

    Posts:
    3,130
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    May 26, 2009
    Location:
    Wellsboro, PA
    What's up folks. What does everyone prefer for a grease gun? Having never owned one before, I am slowly loading my vehicles up with serviceable suspension components and going to need to greasethem. There's $14 guns at auto zone then there's pneumatic ones. What's a good one for a garage self maintenance guy like myself?

    I heard Mobil 1 and Amsoil produce grease too, being a big Amsoil fan I naturally feel I should use their stuff. Opinions?

    Thanks!
     
  2. Feb 24, 2014 at 12:30 PM #2
    dirtyoldman

    dirtyoldman I'm now on Medicare,officially old.

    Age:
    71
    Posts:
    17,695
    Likes Received:
    3
    Joined:
    May 21, 2009
    Location:
    Saugus,Ca.
    Not sure if you have a compressor but this is the one I have and love it :thumbs:

    Also,I put a flexible hose on it.I've had it for maybe fifteen years and still working great.

    Don't remember paying $50 for it though :dunno:

    [​IMG]
     
  3. Feb 24, 2014 at 12:46 PM #3
    Black02Silverado

    Black02Silverado Sponsor

    Posts:
    20,580
    Likes Received:
    88
    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2009
    Location:
    Half way between here and there.
    Darren, I got this grease gun and it works great. Easy to use and it takes the 14oz cartridge of grease. I just put AMSOIL's Multi-Purpose Grease and hit up all my zerks on the vehicles and my lawn mower.
     
  4. Feb 24, 2014 at 12:55 PM #4
    PenguinLTZ

    PenguinLTZ Administrator Staff Member

    Posts:
    26,001
    Likes Received:
    136
    Joined:
    May 21, 2009
    Location:
    PNW
    I have a Snap-On. Lincoln makes a great one, and pistol grip is the way to go.

    AMSOIL! Just used it last night do do my truck :D2
     
  5. Feb 24, 2014 at 1:01 PM #5
    txab

    txab Don't get stuck on stupid!

    Posts:
    3,547
    Likes Received:
    29
    Joined:
    May 28, 2009
    Location:
    Texas
    [​IMG]
     
  6. Feb 24, 2014 at 2:22 PM #6
    Nick The Great

    Nick The Great The lead sled dog is the only one with a decent vi

    Posts:
    13,698
    Likes Received:
    1
    Joined:
    May 26, 2009
    Location:
    It's not heaven . . . it's Iowa!
    I like the pistol grip ones too :dunno:

    My dad has an electric one (battery) on the farm. It is pretty nice too :lol:
     
  7. Feb 24, 2014 at 4:20 PM #7
    ksblacksilvy

    ksblacksilvy Business up front

    Posts:
    226
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2013
    Location:
    Kansas
    Have one of these at work. It's awesome.
    [​IMG]
     
  8. Feb 24, 2014 at 7:09 PM #8
    thunderstruck

    thunderstruck This message exists only to take up space.

    Age:
    29
    Posts:
    1,684
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    May 26, 2009
    Location:
    Texas
    That one looks good. Flexible hose, hand operated, pistol grip.

    I'm not a fan of pneumatic or electric ones. They are great if you have to grease a lot of zerks often, but they can be very problematic.
     
  9. Feb 24, 2014 at 8:18 PM #9
    Sunset_Z28

    Sunset_Z28 Chinga Tu Madre!

    Age:
    36
    Posts:
    3,252
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2010
    Location:
    Newcastle, OK
    Ditto.
     
  10. Mar 8, 2015 at 8:37 PM #10
    Valkyrie Ridr

    Valkyrie Ridr I'm NEW... What now?

    Age:
    40
    Posts:
    1
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2015
    Location:
    North West, CT
    Another vote for the Lincoln 1134. I have at least 4-5 cheap grease guns, the Lincoln is so much less problematic!
     
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page