Re: WD-40

[prl@ptc.com]

	Sorry, no Audi content, but I must jump in here....

PDQSHIP@aol.com writes:
> It seems most O-ring chain manufacturers recommend only WD for chain 
> cleaning AND lubrication, nothing else.... 


	WD for cleaning, sure (I wouldn't).  WD for preventing rust, fine. WD 
for lubrication, don't think so.  Modern O-ring (and X-ring) chains do not 
require any external lubriction, they are internally lubricated, that is what 
the o-ring is for, to keep the greese IN, and the dirt OUT. 

(No where near any Audi content to follow, hit "D" now)
	I clean my chain using a biodegradable solvent and use straight 90 
weight gear oil to lube the chain about ever 1k miles, to prevent rust and to 
help wear on the sprokets. My chain has over 16K miles on it, and looks like 
new. Mew ALUMINUM sprokets have over 30K miles on them, and also still look 
new.

YMMV.

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