Scottoiler

[Frog]

Then answer this please, why, when no settings are changed does mine completely stop working for no reason, adjust the ring slightly and it then pisses out everywhere, and then takes another couple of hundred miles of going forward and backwards to get the flow right, where it stays for a while to again repeat the process for no apparent reason. The concept is great, but it's a fickle beast to get adjusted right, too temperature sensitive, and far too much backlash in the adjustment system.

PD oiler will probably go on at some time in the future.

As for cost? Well the new systems from Scottoiler have priced themselves out of the market.

It seems we're in the minority here, but I've had the same issues and just given up on auto chain oilers.
Also, it really isn't a big deal to me to spray on some chain lube every few hundred miles, or even brush on some gear oil occasionally.... and I still get over 20K miles out of a chain & sprockets.

I still believe in the "concept", just not the execution. But as you say the odd squirt of lube is not so hard to do.

[Frog]

Fair comment,but I'm hoping my filter has captured most of those??!! :huh:

Next time you change your oil check out your oil draining screw / plug. Usually they have a magnet on the inside to catch metal flakes and shavings. Its quite interesting to see ... they are tiny but thats what makes it so bad when used as "chain oil".
Basically if you want to use engine oil to lubricate your chain then use at least new oil and not old oil.

@Zookman

I am sorry you had problems with your Scottoiler too. Like I said we always try to help and will do anything to make you a happy customer.
But like you said, with regular and painstaking chain maintenance you can achieve similar results. You should always clean off the old lubricant (and dirt) from your chain before you apply new chain lube.
The tacky chain lube binds dirt and grit from the road and through the movement of the chain and articulation with the sprocket this black paste on your chain turns into a sandpaper like grinding paste. This paste will wear away your O-Rings and once the lubricant can seep out thats when you suddenly see accelerated wear.

Thanks
Matt

Personally I think the "metal filings in engine oil damaging your chain" is a red herring. Think about the environment the chains working in, especially if you go offroad, what minute amount of fillings there are will make fuck all difference.

However, they may well damage the internals of the oiler which would be reason enough not to do it.