thin oils for lubrication
#1
thin oils for lubrication
is there a difference in using either bearing oil, cv joint oil or 3in1? can they be interchangeably used for the same things like for bearing lube, after run engine lube, axle/joint lube, etc.
they are all very thin oils. are they of similar makeup?
they are all very thin oils. are they of similar makeup?
Last edited by sn47som1; 01-02-2024 at 08:15 PM.
#2
Of course everyone has their own idea. I have the motto that everything that lubes will work.
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Because most oils and greases do not mix with methanol and will create a mess inside the engine.
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or should they always be removed before cleaning an engine, carb or diff?
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#12
Marvel mystery oil is well used and save to use but a simple test shows it does not mix that well with methanol.
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I'm sure that all those will work more or less the same. Maybe if you were an absolute professional then there might be a few subtle differences between those types of oils and their uses.
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Cylinder oils are more critical. They need to be just soluble enough to blend with fuel and insoluble enough to remain behind on the cylinder when the fuel is vaporized.