Old Engine Oil As Chain Lube. using old engine oil isn't going to make the chainsaw motor run rough. I asked about this in that thread but. gear oil can be used to lubricate the chain and its rollers. whatever you say, no other oil can benefit your chainsaw in the way that the original chainsaw oil can. Clean it with an aggressive degreaser and pressure washer, then wipe some. Some guys use motor oil exclusively and haven’t had any problems, but others share negative experiences. i refer to this old post in which another user was advised to use old engine oil to lube his chain. the first is engine oil. It never gets in the engine, unless you mix it with the fuel. i figure if it's suitable for engine parts moving at many times the speed and force of a saw chain, it's good enough for a saw chain. yes, you can use motor oil as a bar and chain oil substitute, but it’s not as good as conventional bar oil. Thinner oil will penetrate the chain better, and lubricate more thoroughly.
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gear oil can be used to lubricate the chain and its rollers. Thinner oil will penetrate the chain better, and lubricate more thoroughly. the first is engine oil. It never gets in the engine, unless you mix it with the fuel. yes, you can use motor oil as a bar and chain oil substitute, but it’s not as good as conventional bar oil. using old engine oil isn't going to make the chainsaw motor run rough. i refer to this old post in which another user was advised to use old engine oil to lube his chain. Clean it with an aggressive degreaser and pressure washer, then wipe some. Some guys use motor oil exclusively and haven’t had any problems, but others share negative experiences. i figure if it's suitable for engine parts moving at many times the speed and force of a saw chain, it's good enough for a saw chain.
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Old Engine Oil As Chain Lube It never gets in the engine, unless you mix it with the fuel. whatever you say, no other oil can benefit your chainsaw in the way that the original chainsaw oil can. using old engine oil isn't going to make the chainsaw motor run rough. i figure if it's suitable for engine parts moving at many times the speed and force of a saw chain, it's good enough for a saw chain. the first is engine oil. gear oil can be used to lubricate the chain and its rollers. i refer to this old post in which another user was advised to use old engine oil to lube his chain. Thinner oil will penetrate the chain better, and lubricate more thoroughly. I asked about this in that thread but. yes, you can use motor oil as a bar and chain oil substitute, but it’s not as good as conventional bar oil. It never gets in the engine, unless you mix it with the fuel. Some guys use motor oil exclusively and haven’t had any problems, but others share negative experiences. Clean it with an aggressive degreaser and pressure washer, then wipe some.
