I've just got this feeling that this is one of those really stupid questions...know what I mean? Cleaning greasy parts is best accomplished with mineral spirits, however, the cost is prohibitive leaving kerosene as the next best alternative. But what about diesel. I know it's not refined as well as kerosene but wouldn't it work as well? Are there drawbacks to using it? On the up side, it's available on almost every corner. Just wondering.

 

use kerosene thats what i use when i clean my chain, gets the gunk right off fast

 

I use diesel in the parts washer. Easier for me to obtain, clean and lube parts with

 

+1 ....diesel is my friend. lol

 

For lightly greased parts like wheel rims I use WD40 and kitchen towel - it leaves a nice finish. Anything else I use Gunk. Don't know if you have it in the States.

Rob

 

I always use diesel on the chain, its the cheapest and works the best in my opinion.

 

i need some kerosene. one time i went to cycle gear and asked the guy if they had chain cleaner and he said no but he uses brake cleaner and it works great. and id idnt buy it cause it sounded wrong. then i went back the next day to get a brush and found chain cleaner..dbag

 

wow, I would NOT use brake cleaner on an O ring chain. Sounds like it will dissolve the rings and any over spray is disastrous to other components.

 

W-D works well for me...

 

I'm sure your wife appreciates that.