chain oil

[Guss109]

I just use Oregon and buy a 5 gallon drum for about £55 Inc vat

[morten]

Most of the oils are ex military, omd 80/90 used for landrovers and oep used on trucks and tanks (over excesive pressure) these would be too thick

 

- in addition it doesn't have the additives to make them tacky, so it will fling off the bar more easily.

 

To me, the only acceptable alternative to dedicated chain oil (mineral- or vegetable based) would be food grade rapeseed oil, turning up the oiler to full. But the lubrication is still not as consistent, possibly resulting in more wear of bar and chain, and increased heat and possible nose wheel bearing collapse.

[Dan Earp]

- in addition it doesn't have the additives to make them tacky, so it will fling off the bar more easily.

 

To me, the only acceptable alternative to dedicated chain oil (mineral- or vegetable based) would be food grade rapeseed oil, turning up the oiler to full. But the lubrication is still not as consistent, possibly resulting in more wear of bar and chain, and increased heat and possible nose wheel bearing collapse.

 

Lol just saying , giving him an idea of what they might be used for haha

And yes id agree with what ur saying.

If ur after cheaper oils, id rather up my price to afford the real deal

[morten]

Calm down I know......

 

Was waiting for a new thread asking "why is my water leaking form my chain oil tank." :lol:

 

Mind you, Oregon has been marketing a vegetable based oil called Arborol, that is supposed to be mixed 1:4 with water, but I know of no one using it.

 

At sub-zero temperatures, you have to mix it with glycol-based antifreeze

 

I have attached Orgon's sales blurp.

Arborol_promo.pdf

Edited January 6, 2013 by morten
mixing ratio

[Rich2484]

Hhmmmm I've just had a read of that.....

 

It's states its safe for environment etc. then in the instructions it tells you to mix with water and ANTIFREEZE............

[Bob Slade]

Most of the oils are ex military, omd 80/90 used for landrovers and oep used on trucks and tanks (over excesive pressure) these would be too thick[/quote

 

 

OEP stands for Oil Extreme Pressure not oil excessive pressure:biggrin:

[Paul Jenks]

We only use Stihl Bio oil for chains. Have done for years. Costs a lot. Less obnoxious for the environment and less obnoxious for the guys.

[Dan Earp]

Most of the oils are ex military, omd 80/90 used for landrovers and oep used on trucks and tanks (over excesive pressure) these would be too thick[/quote

 

 

OEP stands for Oil Extreme Pressure not oil excessive pressure:biggrin:

 

Ive been out for awhile wasnt to sure if it wa what i said or u, so 50/50 and got it wrong lol

[waz77]

Northern Arb Premium Chainsaw Oil 25L

[Marsh Monkey]

Mind you, Oregon has been marketing a vegetable based oil called Arborol, that is supposed to be mixed 1:4 with water, but I know of no one using it.

 

At sub-zero temperatures, you have to mix it with glycol-based antifreeze

 

I have attached Orgon's sales blurp.

 

Tried it was utter crap, it was only any good neat or mixed with veg oil oh and it ate my oil pump i think too