On Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:35:59 +0100, Charlie Pridham wrote:

"Larry Stoter" wrote in message
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I have just got a small chain saw for the first time.

The instruction say I need to get chain saw oil, to lubricate the chain
during operation.

Do I really need a specific oil or is ordinary car gear box oil going
to work just as well?

Larry

If you buy Chain oil in 5lt containers it is normally a lot cheaper than
other oils anyway. That said any oil that has the same properties as
those recommended would do , it doesn't have to be called Chain oil!

I don't think gear box oil would be thin enough

I have tried it in a pinch. Doesn't work very well, but better than
nothing. But price is certainly the main concern, chain oil as you point
out is much cheaper.





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