I oiled my long neglected Sturmey Archer 3-speed hub because the bike was jumping out of gear and wouldn't stay in first gear at all. I read online that I shouldn't use WD-40 and that 3-in-1 oil was also not recommended, even though many people use it, but rather thin engine oil was best. So I used some SAE 15W-40 engine oil (which looked thin to me but I don't know anything about engine oils) and wasn't sure how much to use but vaguely assumed I should fill the hub so used four large pipettes full (it wasn't pouring out but stopped at the point anyway). It has solved the gear changing problem and is smooth now but seems to drag a little more than before and has become even more of an exercise machine, especially going uphill. Have I put in the wrong oil and too much oil and if so should I try to remove it somehow?
Any advice gratefully received!
Any advice gratefully received!