Scott oiler oil....

[grizzler]

So i am thinking of fitting a scott oiler to my fzs600. Now the "official" oil is redonkulesly expensive BUT, i am informed that a regular 10w50 will do the job just as well for a fraction of the cost.


Question. Is this information reliable???

[Slaninar]

 

[NorthWestern]

It's £8 for a bottle that will do probably 20k miles if it's setup right.  Engine oils etc seem to make more mess and doesn't wash off as easily

[Dave48]

The oil needs to be relatively low viscosity-Scottoiler do a Red & a Blue oil depending onambient temperature.
When set up correctly the device can deliver one or two drops of oil per minute to keep chain lightly lubricated extending life of chain & sprockets.
Not really expensive when you compare the extended life obtained with the cost of a 500ml bottle.

[tony_d123]

The price of a couple of pints of beer! Stop,bing a tight arse, use the proper stuff. as mentioned it lasts for ages if set up properly so not really a major expense over a couple of years.

[Fazerider]

Well I'm proud to be a tightarse. I've not used overpriced Scot Oil since finishing the bottle that came with the kit.
Engine oil is fine, lately I've been using it mixed 50:50 with chainsaw oil which clings to the links better.

[stevierst]

It all depends on how much mileage you do, and what weather you ride in.

Red Scottoil is useless in the winter as it doesn't flow due to low temp, and blue Scottoil washes off in the rain.

Regular engine oil is the best if your a 365 biker as it flows in all temps, and doesn't wash off as easily.  I just use cheap supermarket oil and fil it up every time it gets low.

As for making a mess, well you have to degrease your back wheel anyway, so no change there then.

Other tan that if your fair weather or recreational rider, blue Scottoil is fine and will double the life of your chain!

[paulchucky]

 use cheap 2T injection oil from (tesco/asda/morrisons) etc the comma stuff  it does the job and is like  2.50 per litre

[purplebear7]

I'm not a tight arse ... I'm an OAP illegal immigrant and money is money .

Used Scottoiler's for many years ... since day one in fact ... on many bikes.  I've never had to buy a drive chain.

I use old engine oil these days ... just let it cool and settle or a week then skim the top surface off for the Scotty )

If you are buying a new kit there will be a bottle of oil in the box ... always was anyway.

A Wet Chain is a Happy Chain ... Navy Training 

Stay Safe    Polar Bear Mallorca.

[Fazerider]

I'm not a tight arse ... I use old engine oil

Even I wouldn't use that carcinogenic waste.

[NorthWestern]

I dunno, I find if I use engine oil through winter it gets much dirtier than with proper stuff.  I will use whatever I have really, anything is better than nothing

[kebab19]

Scottoil is relatively expensive.
I've forced hypoid ep80/90 gearbox oil and ATF through mine in the past, no obvious ill effects.

[stevierst]

I used to recycle my engine oil through the Scottoiler, but its grotty as hell!

I still didn't have to change a chain though

[Slaninar]

Well I'm proud to be a tightarse. I've not used overpriced Scot Oil since finishing the bottle that came with the kit.
Engine oil is fine, lately I've been using it mixed 50:50 with chainsaw oil which clings to the links better.

Texture of the red (hi-temp - the only one we use in Serbian climate    ) Scot Oil is the same as a chainsaw oil called "testerol", sold locally here. It looks, smells and feels the same under one's fingers. Haven't tried it yet in a scottoiler.


I'd rather not pay more than I have to if I don't have to. Regardles of the difference. Will try engine oil.


I wouldn't try used engine oil - it is dirty, poisonous and bad for chains (all the acids built up during it's use). I've tried it on bicycle chains and it's good for nothing, except painting old wood, or burning in oil heaters.

[mtread]

I seem to remember Scottoil includes some sort of cleaning agent. Done over 20k on my chain with one, and it always looks wet and clean

[john 087]

i fitted a scotoiler as well, use the scotoiler oil when set up right its a great job and easily cleaned.

[tony_d123]

I'm not a tight arse ... I use old engine oil

It must make a right mess of the wheel, the clean stuff is grotty enough 

[Punkstig]

I've found engine oil too thin and runs too much causing excessive oil to spray everywhere - but the different oil delivery tube lengths affect delivery.
Gear oil is cheaper than official scottoil and flows well on my set up, I use the really thick stuff in summer

[Slaninar]

I've found engine oil too thin and runs too much causing excessive oil to spray everywhere - but the different oil delivery tube lengths affect delivery.
Gear oil is cheaper than official scottoil and flows well on my set up, I use the really thick stuff in summer

SAE90 gear oil is about the same viscousity (thickness) as a 20w60 engine oil. I use either on bicycle chains in the summer, while for winter I use synthetic 5w40, or "thinner".