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Old 06-11-21, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by DaveSSS
I'm still using my paraffin based liquid lube that costs pennies per ounce to make. 1 part paraffin with 20-30% gear lube and 4-6 parts naphtha or camp stove fuel. I relube every week or around 150 miles and take the chain off for cleaning and exchange for a different one in my rotation about every 600.
British paraffin or US paraffin? LOL
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