Is kerosene any better than naptha

[FloydV]

Just wondering. Most mechanics use naptha to clean grease and grime, not kerosene. Why does Suzkuki specify kerosene?
Charcoal lighter is very clean naptha.

 

[Sloto200]

Sorry, dont have an answer for ya but i did want to ask you how your back is doing? Are you back riding again?

 

[schroetf]

yes---

 

[06BUSA]

About the same. Naptha would be a waste of cash. It cost more.

 

[BusaWhipped]

Kerosine has natural waxes in it and isn't as harsh on the O-rings as naptha.

 

[Hy_Rolr]

What would you guys use to clean the the grease that slings off the chain onto your powdercoated wheels?

 

[psycobusa]

Dissolve It.....get it at wally world. grease drains off and it wont hurt the finish

 

[GSXTacy]

What would you guys use to clean the the grease that slings off the chain onto your powdercoated wheels?

WD-40 on a rag.

 

[Hy_Rolr]

Great! I have some WD-40 on hand I'll try that first.

Thanks



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[A'Busa'd]

Kerosine has natural waxes in it and isn't as harsh on the O-rings as naptha.

+1

Kerosene has paraffin as one of its components. So, it cleans, lubes and protects the chain.

There is a story about how old farm tractors lasted so long without rusting to pieces. Back in the day (before EPA), farmers used to wash their farm equipment with kerosene. The paraffin in the K1 coated the tractors and prevented them from rusting.

 

[manatrader]

Kerosine has natural waxes in it and isn't as harsh on the O-rings as naptha.

Thats the reason!