4 Automotive Chemicals I Use on My Bike (And 1 I Never Use!)

Some of the best tools for bike maintenance aren’t found in the bike shop — they’re in the automotive aisle. In this video, I break down the 4 automotive chemicals I actually use on my bike, and why they work better (and cheaper) than most cycling-branded alternatives.

From brake cleaner to gear oil and Loctite, these are real-world tested and trail-approved.
But make sure you watch to the end — there's one common car fluid you should NEVER use on your bike.
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🔧 Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:36 - 75W90 Synthetic Gear Oil: https://amzn.to/45ns0pk
2:31 - Brake Cleaner: https://amzn.to/45EXzcV
3:39 - Disc Brake Grease / Never Seize: https://amzn.to/4mQWCFE
4:33 - Threadlocker / Loctite: https://amzn.to/4fGz0AZ
5:22 - ⚠️ The One Chemical I NEVER Use: DOT Brake Fluid

🔥 What automotive or bike chemicals do YOU use on your bike? Let me know in the comments!

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