Motor Oil as A Lubricant

[MarquisMatsugae]

The only problem I can see with engine oil is that the default container is large enough for a huuuuuuge fleet. For several millennia!
Chain oil from Wilko or Poundland seems to work nicely, but I'm sure any runny-ish oil would be fine.

Remember a guy telling me "it has to be Finish Line lube"
I enquired as to why,and he told me "cos the shop told me more expensive ones last longer"
Well naturally .

 

[tyred]

I have always used engine oil and never found a problem.

 

[yadder]

I lubricate chain motor oil for hyppoid transmission. Take that oil for differncial my scooter Honda. Oil thick enough. Price- 4USD per litre. Cheap and work/))

 

[pawl]

I have been using motor oil as a lubricant for my bicycle chain for a few years and it seems to do a good job only it can collect some dirt which can be washed off . But I have just read that motor oil can cause chain wear which I do not believe . Your views on the subject

I have used gearbox oil or rear axle (remember them) oil ok my motor cycle chain.
Not sure if this may be to heavy for cycle chains

 

[S-Express]

Any oil is better than no oil. In fact any lube is better than no lube. It doesn't really matter whether it is hypoid, or for gearboxes or axles, multigrade or monograde, or out of a spray can or dropper bottle, or from Halfords or Rapha or the local pound shop.

 

[Ajax Bay]

It doesn't really matter

Do you actually think that the type of oil you use "doesn't really matter"? As in no one oil is better (efficiency of drive, longevity (in both senses) of the chain) than any other for lubricating bicycle chains?
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[S-Express]

Do you actually think that the type of oil you use "doesn't really matter"? As in no one oil is better (efficiency of drive, longevity (in both senses) of the chain) than any other for lubricating bicycle chains?

I do, yes. Providing the chain is adequately lubed with whatever you choose to lube it with, then just jump on and ride.

 

[tyred]

Of course there is a cure for dirty chains (and trousers).

I intend to fit some form of chaincase to my 8 speed hub geared bike.

 

[subaqua]

Of course there is a cure for dirty chains (and trousers).

I intend to fit some form of chaincase to my 8 speed hub geared bike.

Yes Mickling the chain . A case is just PPE . Processes beat protective equipment

 

[tyred]

Yes Mickling the chain . A case is just PPE . Processes beat protective equipment

I have to disagree. It drastically reduces maintenance time as all you need to do is add oil as no cleaning will be necessary. I refurbished a chaincase equipped Rudge about 8 years and the chain still looks just like it did when I took it out of the wrapper. The beauty of having a hub geared bike is the ability to fit a chaincase.

 

[keithmac]

TL-45 is the best bar none for motorcycle chains, works well on bicycles but is a bit "sticky" and can attract dirt.

I went for Gates Carbon Drive on my latest bike, see enough chains at work so bollocks to messing about with them on my days off..

 

[S-Express]

Before the internet, I don't recall discussing chain lubrication with anyone, ever.

 

[tyred]

Before the internet, I don't recall discussing chain lubrication with anyone, ever.

The beauty of the internet is that we can all educate the world!

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

Before the internet, I don't recall discussing lubrication with anyone, ever.

But you did discuss it with your local Pharmacy ?

 

[RichardB]

I think the idea is to thin the oil so that it flows, once in place it can thicken again. We used the idea centuries ago with motorbike chains, a kit was available that you warmed up on the stove.

Ah, the wonderful Linklyfe! Made the kitchen smell lovely, to some of the family anyway.