Which Chain Lube is Best? Let's find out! Ultimate chain lubricant showdown!

Chain lubricants tested: CRC, Purple Extreme, Schaeffer's, Used Motor Oil, Lucas, Dupont, Liquid Wrench.

Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):

Videography Equipment:

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[ProjectFarm]

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

[hpt]

I'd love to see the face of the guy at the hardware store, every time Project Farm walks in :-)

[ericd]

try some chain lubes from motorcycle chemical manufacturers. Maxima, Bel ray, Pj1, Motul etc. as always i enjoy what you do on this channel!

[David-murv]

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!!

[hasbeengood]

I'm always impressed at how imaginative you get to test all those things.

[mustie]

great video, l was thinking chain saw bar and chain oils,

[MotardHard]

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.

[brucecoleman]

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!

[hayyremz]

Test gun solvents please. Against like carbon build up and lead particulates. Great video, always quality and never rushed. Thanks

[Krankie_V]

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

[blksunshn]

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!

[adriandawkins]

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

[thenewman]

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.

[ajl]

great test as usual ..you are the new Consumer Reports for this century imho so dont let us down with sponsorship deals!

[jedediahhoffman]

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.

[brianhind]

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.

[eformance]

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.

[spu]

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.

[killinkrillin]

As someone who is about to purchase and ride a bicycle for the first time in about 20 years, I really appreciate this video.

[chrisstarbard]

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