chain oil

Bicycle maintenance fluid

Chain oil is lubricant specifically formulated for mechanical chains, most commonly on chainsaws and bicycles.

It reduces friction, prevents rust, and extends chain life.

Chainsaw bar oil is thick and tacky to stay on the chain during high-speed cutting, while bicycle chain oil tends to be thinner: I need to apply some chain oil before my next ride.

Related

gears · drive train · squeaky · drip · maintenance · quick fix · metal · slick · viscous · penetrating · links · derailleur · motorcycle · WD-40 · garage · mechanic · rag · grimy

Opposites
lubricant form/type

chain oilgrease

Thick oily lubricant

graphite · spray lubricant

functional effect on chains

chain oilrust

Iron oxide coating

corrosion · degreaser · solvent · abrasive · oxidation

Family

chain, oil, chains, chained, chaining, chainless, oils, oiled, oiling

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G