Which Chain Lube is Best? Let's find out! Ultimate chain lubricant showdown!
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- Chain lubricants tested: CRC, Purple Extreme, Schaeffer's, Used Motor Oil, Lucas, Dupont, Liquid Wrench.
Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
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Thank you all for the terrific video suggestions! I've provided the links to the chain lubricants below but recommend shopping around for a better price. Thanks again and best regards, Todd
Lucas Chain Lube: amzn.to/2FIRow9
Dupont: amzn.to/2FP45pp
Liquid Wrench: amzn.to/34qk7Aq
Schaeffer's: amzn.to/31iLwC7
Purple Extreme: amzn.to/2E7SQYP
LPS #3
The CRC link is missing.
do u think u can test Motul and if u can try and get your hands on Biltema its a swedish brand so it might be hard but still i would really like to see if there is a major diffrence
and i mean i could be what ever chainlube , motoroil and so on
lucas link came up as crc
Did I miss something about bike chains and project farm? Or has the bike chain itself not been tested. Asking this because of e-bike mid drive with high torque output. How long will it last, some rolling resistance and how much abuse does it tolerate 😇
I'd love to see the face of the guy at the hardware store, every time Project Farm walks in :-)
lol. I do get some interesting comments.
probably a smile, must be big sales.
@@ProjectFarm
Speaking of which, I'd like to humbly put forth Anal Lube as a test suggestion. Great videos by the way
Just look at mr.crabs from spongebob
@@atlas42185 LMAO
try some chain lubes from motorcycle chemical manufacturers. Maxima, Bel ray, Pj1, Motul etc. as always i enjoy what you do on this channel!
Thank you for the video idea!
Valvoline White synthetic or dry chain lube from other manufacturesrs
Exactly, I was thinking the same thing.
Totally agree with motorcycle-targeted products. Add WD40 and 90w gear oil to the mix.
I agree, we sold PJ1 lube at the motorcycle shop I worked at. No complaints, everybody loved it.
As a motorcyclist, this is always the quest. Finding the perfect chain lube. You hit the nail on the head when discussing the intended use. Adventure riders will use something different that paved riding. Thank you for the vid!!
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Most motorcycle companies recommend gear oil. o
@@bilboswaggens2975While gear oil is great, i use it on my motorcycle to. It's worth noting the reason why the motorcycle companies recommend gear oil. They obviously do not have interest in recommending specific brands here, rather something generic...and that's also why gear oil is ideal. With that said gear oil is very good, it's just that the application methed is more cumbersome that a spray. I with we could have gear oil on spray can, that would make it soooo much easier.
You can punch a hole in any test like this, but I admire the work you go into for all of these showdown videos. It is obvious you spent time thinking about everything in the test. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Thank you very much!
great video, l was thinking chain saw bar and chain oils,
Mustie1, Thank you very much! I really like the chainsaw bar and chain oils video idea. By the way, you've got a great TH-cam Channel!
I was thinking the same thing test bar and chain oils.
AH! It looks like Mustie1 beat me to it.
You, Mustie and AVE should get together and do a collaboration video. 3 times good and more better!
Mustie I think we have the same youtube recommended list. I always end up commenting on a video around the same time you're around. haha
Oh hey mustie, I watch your channel
I'm always impressed at how imaginative you get to test all those things.
Thank you!
If it makes you feel any better ( it probably won't but...here goes anyway) the company I work for uses the very CRC chain lube you chose for your bailer to lube chains and exposed gear drives on machinery and CNC equipment where I work and it does work well. Good choice. Thanks for another awesome video!
I know this is an old video, and I'm sure you'll not see this... But I just love your videos. I work in a diesel shop, and I work with a lot of old timers. Old timers are set in their ways with what they think is best. Howes is one that comes to mind. After watching your videos it's opened my eyes to many revelations on what actually works better. Thank you for all these videos and your quest for truth.
Test gun solvents please. Against like carbon build up and lead particulates. Great video, always quality and never rushed. Thanks
Great video idea! Thank you
I would be interested in this as well. A lot of misinformation on the internet about gun lube. They should handle high amounts of heat, resist carbon build up, and not dry out over a period of time. Low viscosity, drying up oil is primarily used, though I think a grease would probably work better.
I'd love to see gun solvents as well!!!
what is the stuff called????
maybe do one on copper solvents and black powder solvents too
5:08 that really was a lotta dammage
lol
To show you the power of flex tape I saw this boat in half! Holy shit that's a lotta damage!
hahahaha
for those who don't know its a Fortnite reference.
I knew it
Also from working on many many hay balers I would also highly recommend spraying the chain twice a day, if you bale all day, spray once in the morning before you start and then after you get back from eating something
Hey Todd! I would like to see a test of how much operating resistance exists on each chain with each lube. I would have done the dirt and rust tests last to keep other variables out of the results. Great work! Thanks for your service!
Great suggestion! Thank you.
Your tests are off the chain!
lol. Thank you
Ah man, I was gonna say that!
@@johnsobery rest in potatoes
@* there’s a hair on you’re screen * - a new competitor has stepped into the ring...
That's so cheesy.
Two videos in two days. Awesome!
Thank you! Wish I could publish 2 per week more often.
As someone who is about to purchase and ride a bicycle for the first time in about 20 years, I really appreciate this video.
Thanks so much!
AS usual your procedures to ensure compensation for data slewing mechanisms are second to none. Who the Hell ever tested chain lubricants? Great job & some surprises involved. Your channel is a public asset.
great test as usual ..you are the new Consumer Reports for this century imho so dont let us down with sponsorship deals!
Thank you! I'll continue to decline all offers.
idc if you get sponsored. People should be paid for their work, especially great work like yours. Just keep an honest opinion! :)
Maybe get sponsored by someone that's irrelevant to your industry like a book company, whole foods, or etc. lol.
@@ProjectFarm It'd be fine if you had commercials or something, just not from a company that's tied to products you test. Something like squarespace would be fine whereas lucas oil or something would not be fine. You deserve more than you're making from these videos, I'm sure of it. Your content is usually beyond reproach, and when there's an issue you listen and solve it with a follow up without any grumbling because it seems like you want to know what product is best as much as we do!
DuPont Chain Saver (teflon wax) is a great overall product for any moving part/cable, plastic or metal. Most air-born contaminates don't cling to it.
Great point!
I am a Dupont fan for a number of reasons. I'm a motorcyclist, as in I ride all year long, rain, winter, on and off road. Tens of thousands of miles a year. Chain maintenance is a chore, but necessary for safety, performance and economy. Sadly I'm out there cleaning and lubricating my chains every weekend, but it's gotta be done! The real secret to making chains last in my experience is the lube, lubing regularly but most important is cleaning the chain regularly. I get about 75,000-100,000 miles out of my chain and sprockets and have had good success with Dupont. It goes on, dries and doesn't fling off so it's not slinging lubricant onto your swingarm and tire. It helps keep dirt from sticking to the chain and accelerating wear. But Dupont shines in another area, they make another product called Motorcycle Degreaser that's formulated for safely removing their own brand of chain lubricants. That makes cleaning a whole lot more efficient and easier. Another factor for me is a personal event I had with the company, when they debuted the product I remember reading something about chemicals you shouldn't use to clean the chain with afterwards. But they weren't clear on what to use instead. I searched their website, couldn't find anything to satisfy me. I hit their contact link expecting some computer generated reply stating, "Thank you for choosing Dupont, please visit out website at....". Ya know, companies that size, even if you could get a human, would they ever find you someone who could give you an answer? But I got a real person send me an email back minutes later, not just with information but tons of pertinent information. Guy really knew his stuff. This was about a year before they came out with their Motorcycle Degreaser product too. And when that was about to come to market, I got a personal email from the same guy at Dupont letting me know it was to be available and to check it out. Both events really impressed me, here I am, just some lone dude with nothing more than $10 invested in their product. Getting that much personal attention to make sure I was getting my money's worth, that I was satisfied with the product and had the information I needed. Was a good lesson for all businesses to strive for, do the extra, make a good product and you get a customer for life. They got me!
I agree. I've been using that Dupont chain saver teflon wax on my motorcycle chain for a few years now. So far it's been a great product.
Yes, any chain-driven machine can use this product, including small engine equipment. Tillers, aerators, walk-behind concrete saws and more.
Agreed on dupont. It's well revered in most motorcycle message boards, and by another independent reviewer, webbikeworld. The fact that it starts dry and ends dry is what keeps it on the rollers, rings and between the plates.
As always, thanks!!! Just what I was looking for. PLEASE keep up the great videos.
Thanks, will do!
Thank you for the time and effort for another great comparison video! Again, you saved me from myself. I had been using Schaeffers on the exposed starter chain on my 1925 Studebaker. This chain is protected from dirt however, since it is adjacent to the oveflow tube from the radiator, corrosion and wear are major concerns. I'll be switching over to CRC. FYI - I was surprised to see rust on the chain in the past using Schaeffers. I thought that was unusual.
Thank you!
I can always count on you for putting together some great product tests. I will keep my eyes open for that CRC chain lube for my old Honda ATC
Thank you!
How about testing different brand chainsaw bar and chain oil?
Great video idea!
Project Farm I 2nd that!
Yea I second that.
Yep, that was my first thought when I saw the title
I will add a vote to this one as well. I have used the Husqvarna Bar and Chain oil and found it to bee thick as honey... pun intended.
Another brilliant video with proper quantitative testing. You really do a good job.
Thanks!
I would like to see a test on “lifetime” disc brake pads vs the “regular” pads. Maybe how much more wear occurs from quick stops vs longer slow down times.
"this chain cost $100 so I want it to last" that sounds like a normal person... Very rare on here now... Then again he isn't owned by a company!!!
Great point! Thank you!
I go through about 3to 4 chains a year between my dirtbike and street bike must not be a normal person
@@hardup9809 Wtf! You murdering your bike lol
@@2450logan when I go to my local bike shop they like to put little customer notes at the bottom for me as a joke the last one read
" customer is aware that wheelies may affect chain life"
@@hardup9809 Do they get too loose or do they explode on you? I've had a fairly new bike (MTB) chain explode on me.
It would be interesting to build a chain tester that puts a significant torque load on the chain for a period of time. Then measure chain stretch (sag between 2 points) and the diameter of the chain rollers (for wear). That would be a highly relevant test to see how each product actually performs and improving the longevity of a chain. The control chain (bicycle chains) would be dry, then you can measure the relative life and performance of each chain. I would also change the drive and driven sprockets between tests and measure their wear, since sprocket wear is a factor in lubrication performance as well.
Great recommendation!
This would be neat to see, but it might be slightly disappointing since chains don't stretch. It would essentially be a wear test, since chain "stretch" is just wear at all the points where a link interfaces with the next.
@@kNasty_ So they do stretch, after all?
@@kNasty_ links certainly do stretch.
@@eformance
It usually just appears as if the chains stretch. The length of the chain gets longer, but that is usually due to wear at each pin in each link. If you have a thousandth of an inch wear at each pin, and you have 100 pins, then the length of the chain gets longer by 100 thousandths of an inch, or 0.1 inches, but each link did not get stretched any. There is the condition when extreme torque is applied, such as when someone does wheelies, and they over stress a chain, and each link gets pulled hard enough to stretch them. If and when that happens it ruins a chain in seconds.
You put a lot into these videos. I love watching them!! Keep it up👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you!
I use the DuPont on my 4 wheeler and I must say the wax coating seems really good at keeping dirt and even mud off the chain.
I hated cleaning chains all the time on my dirt bikes and then the guy at my local motorcycle shop told me about DuPont. I have o-ring and non o-ring chains and this stuff works great on both types. I use to hate non o-ring chains but that guy told me to soak them in kerosene and they lube them up really good with the DuPont. So far the non o-ring chains are lasting a really long time. Not as long as o-ring chains but I like how they are lighter and make the throttle feel snappier.
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@@Monjar3 Take a lesson from bulldozers; Hardened steel parts wearing on hardened steel parts in dirt. Longest life is NON lubed. In fact it is essential.
@@RRaucina you have a good point there
I LOVE THE STUFF
Try dry graphite film chain lubricant.
Thanks for the recommendation.
I use Tuf Glide nothing works better for the dusty, abrasive environment I work in.
That's exactly what I thought when watching this. None of the products tested would hold up on a motorcycle. I use BelRay chain lube that looks similar to white lithium grease.
Both of the above for push bikes.
Myself use wax lubricants for motorbike chain, no rust and seals the O, X, W rings in the chain, as that is all it is the most important thing to stop the lube in the bearings getting out.
Chainsaws are different again and is more of a consumable.
could you test various 2 stroke oils in the lubricity tester please?
Thanks for the recommendation.
It would be an interesting concept but you would have to go with the theory that you would have to run the same fuel to air mixture and then depending where the overall person is using the product their results would vary.
I add seafoam and Lucas Fuel Treatment to my fuel in addition to running Amsoil Sabre. I use it in a single cylinder piston ultralight aircraft engine and my running temperatures for the past 2 years are minimal. Also carbon buildup comparably running Avgas has been significantly less which I would expect from adding basically any additive.
He should try some of the “off brand” bulk oils that lawn mower dealers sell by the gallon. That’s what I was using, but have now switched to Quicksilver from Walmart, which is even cheaper. I can get a used motor for my weed whacker for $40 on EBay, so I want the cheapest oil that will get me through a season.
Klotz,castor 927, amsoil dominator, and cheap gas station oil would be a good comparison in my mind
zepfan96 x2 on the amsoil. thats all i use in my 2 strokes.
amsoil saber 100:1
Great reviews here, thanks for the time and work put into testing.
Thank you!
I so appreciate all your work, thank you!
You are welcome!
Best youtuber ever
Thank you!
I think a showdown of gear oils would be neat
Thanks for the recommendation.
Honda recommends 80-90w gear oil for its motorcycles and it has performed well compared to alternatives in other tests
Royal Purple gear oil is really good, but at a cost! I consider using it for my motorcycle chain, but satisfied with DuPont Chain Saver. I have RP gear oil in rear diff of my motorhome and Duramax truck, and experienced noticeable improvement on both. I've heard its excellent on motorcycle chains too (but imagine it attracts dirt).
I just put super tech gear oil in my $60,000 Dodge Ram hopefully it's as good as the motor oil is
Amsoil will win that one too.
I always used the Dupont chain saver on motorcycle x or o ring chains. I liked how it didn't fling everywhere and seemed to keep things clean while lubing.
Thank you!
Thanks again for another great video! As other viewers have suggested, I'd be curious to see another showdown that includes some more cycling-specific products. The Bel-ray Super Clean Chain Lube was great on my motorcycle, and we've been using Boeshield T9 on our bicycles with great success. My girlfriend also likes Finish Line's Wet Lubricant.
Thanks again!
Great suggestion! Thank you.
Thanks for another great video! Have always enjoyed your videos. When I was a cyclist I was a huge fan of white lightning chain lube products. They weren't awfully expensive and were easy to find. If love to know how they compare to what you tested
CRC is a nice product. The dirt magnet aspect does make a difference though. Any lube is better then no lube. Nice video!!
Thank you!
I disagree, in some applications no lube is better then lube. See my other comment.
Another great video! I feel silly for suggesting this video yesterday and its a year old! Love the channel, and thank you for the education!
Thank you!
Thanks for your videos! I'm an electric bike mechanic with 8 thousand fleet repairs for electric pushbikes. Rock n roll chain lube (Not tested here) specifically states that after application of lube to chain to wipe off
excess external chain links with a clean dry rag or paper towel. This aids in the prevention of dirt and grime at least building up on the external part of the chain. It's the rollers inside the chain that wear out as we know. I have found this product to be quite good, however due to the static electricity build up that exposed chains on push bikes experience they all have a limited lifespan. Correct chain tension and regular suitable application and cleaning of the chain in my opinion are the best ways to prolong chain life. The ultimate protection is an enclosed chain guard or shaft drive!! Thanks for your thorough testing videos, certainly helping to cut through the BS of advertising on so many products. Cheers from Wes ( Australia)
Thank you!
I got a interesting video for you. Testing which lubes meant for humans for doing various things *cough* (Ky jelly, durex etc etc) is best in lubriscy tester? These lubes could have some use mechanicly lol. You did do shampoo so I don't think it would be 2 off topic and I'm sure people would be intrested to know haha.
Thanks for the video idea!
Daniel Asher he will have to start a naughty channel that you don’t watch with your kids lol
Go to youtube kids app. They probably have it there. There's a sespool of despots there.
And to try this as engine oil
@@ProjectFarm I think you'd have a lot of fun doing this one (especially after youre tests are done😉)
I want to see what contraption you come up with for the tests.
Use a sawsall with a dildoe on it going into a fleshlight and see how long they last before losing lubricity and tearing up the products... just a thought.... hehe
I can feel the cringe factor for the bros on this one...lol
He finally gives us his opinion on which brand seems to have won the competition. Usual'y he ends up saying it is up to you to determine who won
Great point. I'll be providing more opinions on products in the future.
Love your videos by the way. Every time I receive an alert from your channel, I stop doing what I am doing and religiously watch your video
Mike Gauthier
The winner often depends on which aspect being tested is most important to you.
As always, thank you Todd. My experience owning a Trek bike shop for 6 years gave a lot of opportunity to test chain lubes. For bikes the wet-to-dry lubes like Rock & Roll Gold (king of lubes) and Finish Line were all we used in the shop. The advantage of R&R is that it cleans the chain at the same time as leaving the dry lube. Hands-down improves chain performance and life.
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
I will follow your recommendations as always show my equipment stays running smooth and strong
Thank you
Same here
You should use the crc chain lube as engine oil.
Great video idea!
It would be interesting to see if it can hold up at those high temps.
What about using butter in the engine's crankcase ?? (Molten obviously).
Thanks for the video idea!
or lard!
@@jusb1066 Yeeeaaa good idea as well.
Organic motor lubricant showdown
@@jusb1066 i imagine lard would work better, butter has some water content in it
Well I know what I'll be buying for my bike chains from now on. That Purple Extreme stuff is really impressive! The cost isn't a big deal since in that application not much product is needed. Great video as always man!
Thank you for the feedback
Thank you for this great review. hoping for a dry lube showdown it will be awesome
The amount of time you spend on these products, testing for us, is amazing. Your the best. Like other viewers, I’d like to see maxima, white lithium grease etc.
Thank you!
Good chain lubes are often dry lubes, no surprise that some were dry at the end of the chainsaw test. Some have drying requirements before use. The dry chain lubes will exfoliate dust and grime needing reapplication to maintain lubrication of the chain (see bottle directions)
PAG air conditioning compressor oil seems to stick a lot to metal surfaces btw, and the double end capped variant apparently isn't hygroscopic at all. Another good dry and relatively inexpensive chain lube, try it if you can.
Awesome video! You re the best as always!
Thanks so much!
I know a lot of people use tri flow lubricant, as well as t-9, these I have seen to be used also as gun lubricants as well. Finish line brand is also a brand I've used in the professional setting in 3 different bike shops (one of which was a very high end shop even), and there is a wax based lubricant for a few brands as well.
Here's something unusual, but cheap with LOTS of uses. Coconut Oil. Best damn gun lube I've ever found...I'm an ex-cop in Florida and carry concealed ultra low profile...steel on skin. The only oil I've found that can keep the rust at bay is coconut. Slickest too. Put it on, wipe it off...lasts a really long time and is skin safe. Let's just say, you can test that out after a long day by convincing Project Farm and a half to give you a back rub using it. Use the solidifying kind for cooking and 'personal' use and I recommend the fractionated (liq at room temp) for weapons and cold wx apps. Try it, you'll love it. Tips from an old cop...
Thanks for the tip!
Have used it for tons of things, but never thought of it as a mechanical lubricant. Time for project farm to fire up the lubricity tester I think
Over mineral oil?
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Re-read my post, please. "Put it on, wipe it off" No, it doesn't run all down and off the gun. But since it's a fully saturated hydrocarbon, it's EXTREMELY resistant to oxidation, since all the oxygen binding points are already occupied. That's why it's so shelf stable. The mags get a light coat too and they run like butter. Buttahh... silky smooth.
I've paid for Eezox (next best), and tried Mobil 1, CLP, RemOil, you name it...compared to EVCO they are distant seconds. It works so well, that now any metal that is rust prone, gets a swipe. My sword collection is almost maintenance free now (thank goodness)...I use in to make Bulletproof Coffee since it's a medium chain triglyceride and much more closely matches human biological needs than the long chain fats in grains and other sources. As a massage oil, it's ideal. Hard at room temp, melts at body temp, and dries soft and non-messy. Get it on something, no problemo...it's clear and washes out without messing stuff up. Stays slick while you work it, then dries...did I say ideal. The list goes on. Love melted wax scents...except the wax gets burnt over time. NP...just use coconut oil in a jelly jar on a cup warmer and put whatever essential oil you like and enjoy cheap fragrance all day...lasts years not weeks.
So, yeah...it works. And after a few decades of feeling automatics on my skin, I'm used to it and find it 'reassuring'. The guns run great now.
Acetone will destroy any o-rings in the chains, next time use kerosene.
Thank you
Thank you. I did not know that.
Chains don't have o-rings.
@@lazurm Motorcycle chains do.
Thank you, I obviously didn't know that.
Thanks for the awesome comparison. Did you allow the liquid wrench chain lube time to cure? For me it typically takes about an overnight to cure and lasts for months on a bike chain- including excellent corrosion resistance.
Great video as always! I ride a bicycle (150+ miles per week) and commute by small displacement motorcycle (400+ miles per week). One thing you didn’t test was the amount of drag that the product adds. For the distances I travel on low torque 2-wheelers, drag is a significant concern. I found that the DuPont creates the least amount of drag, and yet still lasts the 400-500 miles recommended lube interval. This is in rainy Seattle weather. I do get a small amount of rust, but since so little gunk sticks to the chain, they actually last about 50% longer. However, I also wipe down and re-lube my chains weekly, so maintenance with a lightweight lube is critical. DuPont is my personal choice for my personal use case. :) I 100% agree that it would not work under heavy loads on machinery like a harvester! Again, great videos, well done and well thought out.
Thanks for the constructive feedback.
Try motorcycle chain lub and warm the chain up before applying. Love your videos very helpful
Thank you!
Warm lube always helps 😂😂
What did your face look like during the chainsaw test? Was it like Mel Gibson from Braveheart?
lol
rofl
I imagine 'Jason', muahahaha!
Great stuff ProjectFarm!
Thank you!
my daily commuter 5 miles...seafoam deep creep wipedown every 4-6 months...thanks again for your great channel
You are welcome!
Hey, love your videos :).
I'd like to see motorcycle chain lubes compared - JMC topsynth, motul c2 and similar
Thank you for the video idea!
Yes, but be aware that whatever chain cleaner you use can’t harm the o-rings or x-rings. Which is better o-rings or x-rings? Lol
I wonder if you could use the Motorkoite spray lubricant, as it has performed well on other tests.
Great recommendation!
I used chain fed machines at a previous job and we always used CRC. But we also had a chain sweeper brush to keep particulates off the chain.
Thank you! It seems to do a great job
I always used dry lubricants when a chance for rust is low, I'd love to see how they stack up!
Thanks for the video idea.
It would also be interesting to see how foam air filter oil performs. Thanks again
Great test recommendation. Thank you
I use Maxima products on my foam air filter. Just a thought.
Thanks for the video. It would be great to have another show down with some of the motorcycle specific chain lubes facing off against your top two finishers from this video
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
I use finish line dry lube on my half link bmx chain. I think it works great.
5:08 NOW THATS A LOT OF DAMAGE
lol
Who’s here before he hits 200m views
lol
last time i oiled it was with spray cutting oil lol yrs ago
it seems to penetrate into the links better and doesn't drip as bad
Thanks for sending me the link! Great tests and I was surprised to see you using a product on actual farm equipment! If you have further interest in testing more chain lube products, I’d love to see how JD chain and cable lube, along with WD40’s gel lube and WellWorth Chain Gang would compete with the top 2 or 3 you found in this video.
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
I've always used spray white-lithium grease on my motorcycle and bicycle chains.
RESPECT THE WHITE LITHIUM BUBBA
Thanks for the recommendation.
Most O-ring chains come new covered in lithium grease. I like the wax ones for bike chains though.
I find the lithium grease to be a major dirt magnet, I prefer the dry wax lubes.
The chainsaw test is the only one I have any sort of contention with, as it seems some of these were not at all designed for chains moving at such speeds. That said, It is a pretty informative test overall. As an alternative, a slow-ish speed test, an electric motor set at a certain speed with a sprocket at the end, tied to an idler on a bar a set distance away might have been a more controlled manner to test the sling of the oils for lower-speed applications. This could also let you dial up/down the speed by adjusting the drive motor. Just my opinion, and hopefully it can be helpful for a future test down the road.
Like perhaps testing what type of replacement (or emergency) belt/ belt material is best...
I’ve been cycling for years. I’ve tried everything including dipping my chain in hot wax. I’ve found that full synthetic 2 stroke motor oil to be the best. Just seems like there’s less resistance pedaling. And that’s what counts. It does pick up a little dirt but I routinely wipe the chain off with a cloth.
I also wipe the excess oil off after I lube the chain . 2 stroke motor oil is also the cheapest. Small bottle at Walmart is 2.50$ compared to 12-14$ for bike chain oil.
Thanks for sharing.
We used to use Shell Tonna for inside chains. Great stuff!
Thanks for the feedback.
I use Pro Honda with moly.
My current chain has close to 20,000 miles on it, both on and off road with the same lube applied every 1000 miles or so.
I like that it goes on thin, but dries into a wax that can only be scraped off.
Of course I’m using an X-ring chain.
I used Pro-Honda graphite/lithium lube on an open chain and it didn’t make it a whole year. Plus the blue can doesn’t turn into a wax.
The red moly can works best on a clean or semi clean chain so the wax and moly is in contact with the surface. The blue can doesn’t care because it’s always wet.
So I would just wash my bike every few hundred miles, power wash the chain, and lube after.
Thanks for the recommendation.
What chain lube are you using? Where do you get it?
@@handheldgarage3297 he uses honda pro moly. I'd check for it online.
Try using nail polish remover as fuel for an engine.
Just came across this video. I also have a hay baler, and its a struggle to keep the chains properly lubed with all the dirt and dust that gets generated. I've been using a product by Liquid Wrench (IIRC), but will probably give the CRC a try for the next hay season. The trick is to use a lubricant that's thin enough to get into the internal surfaces of the chain (pins and bushings), while being thick enough to maintain a slight film on the outer surfaces. Thanks for your efforts.
You are welcome!
Used DuPont chainsaver on my motorcycle, best product I ever used by far!
Thanks for sharing.
1:48 Got a new moniter to read all these comments? lol
Nice! Thank you
5:08 That’s A lot of Damage😂😂
lol. Thank you
@@ProjectFarm LOL... I better search flex seal project farm next
Bike shop guy told me to change the chain regularly, as these are much cheaper than buying new sprockets, seemed good advice to me, Great vid as always.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Some input on the Dupont: My motorcycle has been in storage essentially for nearly 3.5 years. Last time the chain was lubed and used was with Dupont, after a track day at Daytona International Raceway. 3.5 years later there is ZERO rust, and the chain still feels great (no binding). Very impressed.
Thanks for sharing.
Try combining all of them to create the perfect chain lube!!
Thanks for the recommendation.
Hi Project Farm,
I'm really enjoying your product comparisons. Including this one, despite my favorite Chain Lube (Dupont Chain Saver) not showing all that well. I use it on my eBike/eScooters, the the chains seem to hold up well, but they aren't run in high speed conditions like a motorcycle. Instead, they are run at 15-35mph, for 6-10 mi at a time, and lubed frequently.
I agree with the poster below, that I'd like to see the motorcycle chemical manufacturers. Maxima, Bel ray, Pj1, Motul etc also tested. And, against the winner CRC of this test.
Thanks in advance for entertaining and informative, Real World information we all can use.
BTW, I've only learned of your channel in the last few months, and I subscribed immediately. Now, I give a thumbs up before I even watch the video, knowing it's going to teach me something and I appreciate your hard work to be fair in your evaluations.
Stay safe and healthy.
cheers
Boots Langley
La Mesa, ca
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I just bought a Motorcycle this year. Thanks for the video.
Nice! You are welcome!
Depends on application, but I use the Dupont spray on my bicycle and I absolutely love the stuff. I use it on my entire bike as I occasionally get caught in the rain down here in Florida. It seems to waterproof everything and frame, wheels, hardware shine like new after wiping off excess. Chain is quiet, stays clean and is rust free.
Thank you for the feedback
Test 90 weight gear oil as chain lube
Thanks for the video idea!
I used that before, it works.
It’ll work great if you like your bike smelling like hot gear oil
@@gunchowder5065 yea i did not use it on a bike chain....
Thats what i use. Better that loctite
Love watching your videos. I reload my own ammo for all my firearms. I would love to see if you could test out some of the case lube to see what one is best. Or see if the alchohol and liquid lanolin is best.
Thanks for the video idea!
Awesome video! Definitely want a round two! Maybe compare the “winner” of this test with other motorsports specific chain lubes and waxes?
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
I've been using the DuPont for about ten years on street/sport motorcycles with o-ring chains and have had great luck. The price on it is appealing too.
Thank you
When we bought our John Deere round baler in 2004, the dealer told us never lube or oil the chains as it just causes dust and dirt to stick to it and cause additional wear. So we never oiled the chains and all the chains are still original after 14 years and probably 10,000 bales, and the chains are just a little rusty and worn, but what can you expect after that length of time.
Wow! This is interesting. The owners manual says to use motor oil and I've spoken with the local Vermeer dealer and local guys who bale a ton of hay and they all oil their chains. I'll dig into this more. I need the chains and sprockets to last as long as possible.
@@ProjectFarm have you considered a chain oiler? One drop per minute, keeps the chain lubed and pretty clean because the dirt is carried away by the oil. You can buy them, but I made one for my motorcycle for a few dollars.
Any way to keep the dust and dirt out of the area better?
@@daveyt4802
There is always a way, even if its cardboard cut out pieces painted for a little water resistance.
sounds like the dealer was trying to sell you new chains and sprockets in a few years. My JD 457 baler has 22,000 bales and its still on its original sprockets and chains although the secondary drive chain for the belts has broken a few times because it can slip off the idler when doing light straw bales. Always lubed with used motor oil as well as every other chain on every other piece of equipment we have (harvester, forage wagons etc) in my opinion, if you have the baler set right, there shouldn't be any reason for dirt to be on the chains apart from hay dust which I expect isn't very abrasive. Happy baling!
Bel ray
Maxima
WD-40 chain lube
WD-40 regular
Great video
Thank you!
You should check out Cosmoline RP-342 and Amsoil metal protector heavy duty. Both spray on wet and dry to wa waxy voting to protect metal parts from the elements. Amsoil is more of a protectant and lube while RP-342 is more of a metal protectant. Amsoil also makes a specific chain lubricant. Either way both products are pretty interesting and I would love to see both reviewed at some point. RP-342 I’m currently using as a frame undercoating. Curious to see how well it works over the next couple years. Keep up the. Great reviews
The issue with the chainsaw test is that usually bike chain oil is only wet for a bit and the liquid is only used as a carrier for the lube to get to the rollers
Thank you for the feedback
There is a product called finish line it comes in red and green one for wet co dictions one for dirt . These are use for hi performance bicycles , not sure if they would work in the industrial world, but the stuff works , and picks up dirt on the derailers ....it’s more like a wax ... it may give ahard time in cold weather below freezing . I never tried , but if you do a part deux It’s just an idea,
Very concise, and creative ways of testing . I always enjoy your videos . And your approach, fun fun fun
Thank you for the video idea!
@@ProjectFarm To second this guy, I use them for my (high end) MTB's and especially the Finish Line Red for dry conditions is based on teflon/wax and seems to stick great while avoiding dirt.
I don't know if you would consider that "cheating" compared to oils, but it's nice.
It's definitely WAY more expensive than these products though and probably has a gigantic markup because it's for the bike world....
I'm actually surprised the Dupont chain saver attracted any dirt at all. As it's a wax with Teflon it's meant to stay dry with no fling. It says in the instructions you have to wait half an hour before use.
I'm not particularly surprised it didn't do much good during the chainsaw test. Teflon breaks down at those kinds of temperatures. It's also not designed for that kind of intense use case.
Teflon has a melting point of 600+F. When used as a plastic it's actually pretty good at handling high temps.
Maybe but the molecule starts to break down at 450F. Look at the huge debate on teflon pans
@@gutserker I'll have to look into those, since I'd imagine a Teflon coating != a sheet of Teflon. I've only ever used it as an industrial plastic when either lubricity, chemical resistance, or temperature resistance is required.
I had to look into the numbers again to make sure. I think there's a wide range between the point where it starts to break and release molecular components, and the point where it's no longer useful. But from my own experience using that product I would think it's more useful in less extreme environments
You never fail to impress me !!
Thanks!
Todd, Thank you for the consistently great videos, rigorous testing and levity. I would love to see a video on lithium and silicone spray lubricants. My particular application is for the various moving parts on a 25 year old car. I am spraying them with some flea market lithium that I have questioned if it is actually lubricant.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.