28-08-15, 02:43 PM
It's all about viscosity!
A low viscosity medium- thin oil, will allow maximum penetration :eek However it won't stick to the chain for very long, especially under high speeds and sharp braking conditions.
A high viscosity lube- e.g. paste, will stick to the chain well but won't penetrate as deep. However, the more you work the chain, the hotter it gets and the better the penetration :eek.
It's a compromise, how often you want to lube and how much you want to spend. Some folks use old motor oil for cheapness or use chainsaw oil for maximum cling, it's a personal choice.
Slimwilly is correct, a good chain is a bit like the missus . . . keep her warm and wet and you can't go wrong
No-one likes a dry chain.
A low viscosity medium- thin oil, will allow maximum penetration :eek However it won't stick to the chain for very long, especially under high speeds and sharp braking conditions.
A high viscosity lube- e.g. paste, will stick to the chain well but won't penetrate as deep. However, the more you work the chain, the hotter it gets and the better the penetration :eek.
It's a compromise, how often you want to lube and how much you want to spend. Some folks use old motor oil for cheapness or use chainsaw oil for maximum cling, it's a personal choice.
Slimwilly is correct, a good chain is a bit like the missus . . . keep her warm and wet and you can't go wrong
No-one likes a dry chain.
Treat everything in life the way a dog would- if you can't eat it or foc it, forget it.