chris.brock Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Anyone have experience with this? I'm guessing it will fly off more. I always have lots of old motor oil in the garage (oil changes) and it seems logical. I could also spray the chain with some chain lube for motor cycle and ATV chains. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Not motor oil Chris,but I used 32 or 46 hydraulic oil depending on outdoor temps.No color to it so it's a bit hard to know when you run out.. Any oil is better than no oil,but the life of your chain may not last as long or stay as sharp as with using "bar oil". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 The viscosity is really different and it does not cling to the bar as it should. The oil also is full of dirt and acids from the combustion process. Both will cause shortened life of your bar and the chain. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Whatcha doin' with the wood after you cut it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 The viscosity is really different and it does not cling to the bar as it should. The oil also is full of dirt and acids from the combustion process. Both will cause shortened life of your bar and the chain. Art Agree 100 percent, for the amount of a chain saw replacement or even a guide bar and chain why comprimise on the integrity of the oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 It will also clog up the oil pump on your saw. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted April 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Whatcha doin' with the wood after you cut it? burning it in the woodstove mostly, some at the campfire funny sidenote, I remember meeting this group of campers near Opasatika, they had their outdoor campfire in a wash machine tub, and would pour their used motor oil into the bottom of the tub to keep the big logs burning, it worked perfect, a steady, big flames fire environmentally and fume wise, probably not good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 If it were to work, I wouldn't use the wood in my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 A lot of tree crews I worked with used to use good old used motor oil as bar oil. I did the same for many years. With today's saws I would not try it. As already mentioned, viscosity is a big part of it. Also, the newer saw is a much more precise piece of machinery, having higher running temperatures. Dirt and debris from the old oil plays havock with the drive sprocket over time let alone increased wear on the bar and chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GYPSY400 Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 I use what ever oil I have handy ( lighter stuff in winter) but I don't use used oil as I don't want to mess up my reservoir or feed line with dirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tootsie II Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) Correct me if I'm wrong guys, but isn't bar chain oil a mineral based product that will biodegrade after a time while old oil will contaminate the area you cut in for a long time. I'd also be concerned about plugging up the oil feed system. Edited April 21, 2013 by Tootsie II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Correct me if I'm wrong guys, but isn't bar chain oil a mineral based product that will biodegrade after a time while old oil will contaminate the area you cut in for a long time. I'd also be concerned about plugging up the oil feed system. You couold be right,but he would still have to filter that engine oil through some type of mesh filter to avoid clogging up the pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Chainsaw bar oil is not that expensive for what it does. Just because you could use old used motor oil does not mean you should. Dont mess with your chainsaw, it is not worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pics Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Ten bucks for a gallon of bar oil at TSC(about 3.7l)...$7 for a liter at home depot and $3.50 at Home hardware..cheaper than a new bar nd chain.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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