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Bad Lag
I'm wondering what the lube is. It seems very viscous, almost like 90W gear oil. It certainly smelled like a petroleum product.
Could very well be 90W if it smells like petroleum. Let us know if you find that, over time, it collects grit like something sticky ought to.
I've been taking advantage of some occupational therapy for arthritis in my left thumb. Tech suggested a hot wax 'bath' (paraffin @ 125°F) which I found really messy but helpful in relieving the pain after a day at work.
Messy though, so I may save the thing I bought off Amazon for $45 for waxing chains instead. Hot water bath (for my hand, in a 2 qt measuring cup) works just as well, isn't nearly as messy. Save the wax for bike chains next year.