Chain lubed with gearbox oil?

[bmwsport]

Guys,

Today i've cleaned my chain with wd40 and brake cleaner, then brushed on some fresh gearbox oil, is this suitable?

I've used chain wax before but found it makes a mess and makes the chain look shite!

Thanks.

[G]

The bit I'd worry about is the WD40 (which is often used to clean oil off stuff) and the brake cleaner. Most engine-oily things should be fine to keep the chain lubed.

Oh and it seems using fresh oil is rather a waste, but if looks are important to you, <shrugs>.

[Kwaks]

Like G I would not recommend the WD40, it can penetrate past the rings and force out the oil.

Never had a problem using the waxes etc myself, but then again don't give a shit what my chain looks like
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[bmwsport]

ok cheers, i only used the wd40/brake cleaner to get all the rubbish off the chain.. i dont think it had been cleaned in a long time!

[stinkwheel]

Gearbox oil is designed for extreme pressure applications and has a high shear resistance. Absolutely perfect for a drive chain in my book.
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[Lone-Wolf]

Wotcha.

I've used gear oil for years - not had any problems yet.
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[Kickstart]

Hi

Gearbox oil is listed in some bike manuals to use on the chain.

All the best

Keith
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[Mark65]

Hiya
Clean with parrafin, lube with gearbox oil,wipe off excess with a rag (watch fingers).

Mark
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[Kickstart]

Hi

WD40 is mostly a chemical very similar to kerosene / paraffin. As such I would be just as dubious about using it as WD40, and would't really want to use a degreasant on a chain anyway (if you wash out any lube from inside the O ring sealed parts it is not likely to get replaced).

To wash a chain just use a tooth brush and some oil.

All the best

Keith
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[stinkwheel]

[Kickstart]

Very true. And if WD40 can damage the O rings then I would expect paraffin to do the same.

All the best

Keith
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