Chain saw bar and chain oil isn't rated by SAE like traditional automobile motor oil. If your manufacturer's bar and chain oil is unavailable, you can use SAE 30 weight motor oil to lube your chain during the summer and SAE 10 weight during the winter, according to the University of Missouri Extension.
Can I use 10w30 for chainsaw bar oil?
Normally, you would need to use bar and chain oil to lubricate your chainsaw because this type of oil was specifically formulated to be used on chainsaws. As a matter of fact, you can actually use regular 10w30 motor oil on a chainsaw as one of the alternatives in case you don't have bar and chain oil.
Can I use WD40 as chainsaw oil?
No. You should never use WD40 as chain lubricant since WD-40 is NOT a true lubricant since it's primary use is as a solvent or rust dissolver.
Can I use motor oil for bar and chain oil?
Motor Oil. Chain saw bar and chain oil isn't rated by SAE like traditional automobile motor oil. If your manufacturer's bar and chain oil is unavailable, you can use SAE 30 weight motor oil to lube your chain during the summer and SAE 10 weight during the winter, according to the University of Missouri Extension.
What can I use in place of bar oil?
- Motor oil. If you find yourself in a situation where you need to use your chainsaw but you don't have any of the correct oil, one of the obvious options is motor oil.
- Vegetable oil.
- Canola oil.
- Drained hydraulic fluid.
Can I use a substitute for bar and chain oil?
Other vegetable oils besides canola can be substituted for bar and chain oil. However, keep in mind that every oil has a different viscosity and so will act slightly differently in your chainsaw. Other vegetable oils most commonly used in chainsaws: Soybean oil thicker than canola.
Can you use old oil for bar oil?
Terry uses the old oil as a substitute for bar and chain oil, which lubricates the bar so the chain can spin smoothly around it. It's not to be confused with the oil you use to make a gas/oil mix that actually fuels the chain saw. Bar and chain oil is stickier than regular motor oil, so it stays on the chain longer.Jul 2, 2011