Used Motor Oil Keeps Roller Chains Greased

Used Motor Oil Keeps Roller Chains Greased FARM SHOP Handy Hints David Prause China Spring Texas “Used motor oil or 80-weight transmission oil works good to keep roller chains greased In the field I use a paint brush to apply the grease every 2 or 3 hrs as the chains are moving It reduces sprocket wear and keeps chains from becoming loose I’ve used this idea for about 15 years and have seldom had to replace any chains Of course it can be dangerous to brush oil onto a moving chain so I’m very careful ”