Does bar oil weaken the rope?

[Outdoorcrazy]

Today while removing an elm tree, the cap to the bar oil on my saw came off and the bar oil spilled all over the 9/16 double braid rigging line. I know this is not a good thing, but I am wondering how much affect this will have to the strength of the rope. Is this something to be concerned about or not?

 

[Fairfield]

Wash it as soon as you can and that should stop any major issues. What kind of bar oil natural or more chemical blend?

 

[TreeCo]

I don't think it does.

 

[Outdoorcrazy]

Not sure about the blend. Its the standard Stihl stuff.

 

[Tom Dunlap]

Oils are unlikely to damage the rope like acids would. Clean it following manufacturers guidelines.

Search the archives for other threads about oil, gas and dirt on ropes. Washing instructions are included too.

 

[PUClimber]

I thought the only major thing found to weaken rope other than normal wear was urine. At least that's what I was told by someone.

 

[Viking]

That sucks. I piss my rope weekly.

 

[knudeNoggin]

It's a question of what additives might be in the oil
--the oil itself isn't harmful. (bummer sort of indecisive answer)

*kN*