If you want lots of dirt to stick to it, then yes.jack06 said:hi guys
Is it possible to use a very light-weight engine oil such as 10-40w to oil the chain of a bike, I would be getting a road bike.
look forward to you replies
jack
Oiling a chain is a contradiction on practise, a chain operates better heavily lubed but not for long, it becomes sticky and collects dust, this forms into a black abrasive goo, damaging chain, jockey wheels, cluster and chainrings. Lots of chain oils act more as dirt magnets than lube. I’ve used motor oil in an emergency and wow it worked well for a while and then into the ride I experienced the thickest crud on my chain ever. I personally think less is more, more mileage out of your components that is. As a MTBiker,cleaning the chain and then light oil, is necessary after every ride (i use white lightning), but that is off road conditions. A clean properly lubed chain in my opinion is the most important component on a bike.jack06 said:hi guys
Is it possible to use a very light-weight engine oil such as 10-40w to oil the chain of a bike, I would be getting a road bike.
look forward to you replies
jack
CAMPYBOB said:i've used straight 30-weight, non-detergent motor oil as a chain lubricant since 1972.
with normal cleaning i've never expirenced any accellerated wear on my components.
for long, wet rides and races i've also used automotive bearing grease over the oil to prevent wash-off.
keep in mind that if you ask thirty guys about chain lubricating, you'll get thirty different answers.
gclark8 said:Engine oil is for engines! It is hydroscopic, it absorbs moisture, not what you want in a gearbox.
A bike chain and sprocket system is a gearbox.
Ask your local bike shop, who sells you the bike, warranty may be an issue, particulaly if you use shimano drive components.