Buyer's Guide
STIHL Grease & Lubricants Buyer's Guide
Gearboxes and moving parts need the right lubrication to stay protected — here's how to choose between grease and general-purpose lubricant for your machine.
Gear Head Grease
Brushcutter and hedge trimmer gearboxes need regular greasing to stay protected — check your manual for the recommended interval, as a dry gearbox wears out far faster than a properly lubricated one.
General Purpose Lubricants
General lubricants keep moving parts — pivots, hinges, cables — running smoothly and help prevent corrosion on metal components exposed to the weather regularly.
Choosing for Your Machine Type
Gearbox grease and general lubricant serve different purposes — don't substitute one for the other. Check your machine's manual for the specific product it calls for.
Application & Storage
Apply grease sparingly and only where specified — over-greasing can attract dirt and debris just as easily as running dry. Store tubes and cans somewhere they won't freeze or overheat.
