[Ridgerunner]

I'm looking for advice on a brand or type (weight/additives) of oil to use on a drive chain. Not sure, but I'm hoping some of the reel mowers might still be chain driven (?), so there might be a knowledge base to tap into.
Chain saw oil appears to be too viscous/tacky?
WD40 wouldn't provide. sufficient lubrication?
Motorcycle/bicycle chain oil?
Vegetable oil?
Thanks in advance for any guidance.

 

[Fronta1]

When I operated heavy machinery we used to use stuff called gear lube. Don't know what weight it was, just was called gear lube.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Thanks. Is that the brand name or a class of lubricant?

 

[Fronta1]

It's a class. I just googled it and it looks like it ranges from 75W to 150W.

 

[Fronta1]

Actually no looks like it's just 75 or 80W.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Ok. Thanks again. I found an Amsoil and Mobil version. I'll read up on it.

 

[Mightyquinn]

When I had a TruCut I always used Fluid Film. I would just spray it on every so often, usually when I lubed all the zerk fittings. This stuff is amazing and puts WD-40 to shame. You can pick it up at AutoZone or AdvanceAuto and I think Lowe's carries it too.

 

[Ware]

When I had a TruCut I always used Fluid Film. I would just spray it on every so often, usually when I lubed all the zerk fittings. This stuff is amazing and puts WD-40 to shame. You can pick it up at AutoZone or AdvanceAuto and I think Lowe's carries it too.

I love Fluid Film - I use it on my Stihl hedge trimmer blades. :thumbup:

 

[Mightyquinn]

I love Fluid Film - I use it on my Stihl hedge trimmer blades. :thumbup:

Me Too :thumbup: Totally forgot about that

 

[Ridgerunner]

Thanks MQ. That looks like the ticket and convenient as I've got an AutoZone and a Lowe's within a couple of miles. :thumbup:

 

[Mightyquinn]

I also LOVE the cap as it comes with a place to store the straw

 

[Ridgerunner]

I also LOVE the cap as it comes with a place to store the straw

When I had a TruCut I always used Fluid Film. I would just spray it on every so often, usually when I lubed all the zerk fittings. This stuff is amazing and puts WD-40 to shame. You can pick it up at AutoZone or AdvanceAuto and I think Lowe's carries it too.

I love Fluid Film - I use it on my Stihl hedge trimmer blades. :thumbup:

That cinches it!

 

[IrwinTe]

I also LOVE the cap as it comes with a place to store the straw

Fluid Film is the best.