Engine oil on chain? - SV650.org

30-10-10, 05:04 PM

I have searched but could not find.I have just run out of chain wax and need to lube the chain.I have some engine oil(unused) i think its part synthetic 10w40 from halfords(cant find the bottle)
Will this be fine for the chain,does it make a difference what type of engine oil it is.

Thanks again guys

Biker Biggles · 30-10-10, 05:28 PM

Yes it will be fine.Ive used old oil on my chain for many years and the current one is on about 25000 miles.

yorkie_chris · 30-10-10, 05:33 PM

It will be fine but engine oil doesn't stay on there for long

30-10-10, 05:50 PM

many thanks guys

31-10-10, 09:30 PM

Someone put me onto using chainsaw oil, you get a massive tub for £5 and it doesn't fling off like standard oil does, apply some with a brush to your chain.

tigersaw · 31-10-10, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow

Someone put me onto using chainsaw oil, you get a massive tub for £5 and it doesn't fling off like standard oil does, apply some with a brush to your chain.

Where from? I want some for my chainsaw, but will try it on the trailly. Srewfizz want too much for theirs

30-10-10, 05:04 PM	#1
Paul1984 Guest Posts: n/a	Engine oil on chain? I have searched but could not find.I have just run out of chain wax and need to lube the chain.I have some engine oil(unused) i think its part synthetic 10w40 from halfords(cant find the bottle) Will this be fine for the chain,does it make a difference what type of engine oil it is. Thanks again guys

30-10-10, 05:28 PM	#2
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Engine oil on chain? Yes it will be fine.Ive used old oil on my chain for many years and the current one is on about 25000 miles. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

30-10-10, 05:33 PM	#3
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Engine oil on chain? It will be fine but engine oil doesn't stay on there for long __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

30-10-10, 05:50 PM	#4
Paul1984 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Engine oil on chain? many thanks guys

31-10-10, 09:30 PM	#5
Shadow Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Engine oil on chain? Someone put me onto using chainsaw oil, you get a massive tub for £5 and it doesn't fling off like standard oil does, apply some with a brush to your chain.

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