Glossary / Engine

chain

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A chain is a series of linked metal pieces that help move the bike or car. It’s like a belt but stronger, and it needs to be kept tight and oiled so it doesn’t break.

Technical Definition

The drive chain is the metal link that transmits power from the engine’s crankshaft to the rear wheel on motorcycles and many cars. It must be properly tensioned and lubricated to prevent failure during high‑speed operation.

Hear It Discussed

"It's the derailleur and the chain. Um derailleur and chains are apparently the biggest problem area."
Is There Any Manual Swap You Shouldn’t Do? — Carmudgeon w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 211 The Carmudgeon Show 29:32

"Of course he's shirtless with his combats on. The combats got a shitload of oil on the chain leg. Ironically, not from the chain of his bike, which hasn't been oiled since Tony Blair was in power."
Comes with a handgun Smith and Sniff 27:01

"There are things like you know, on the five point fifty that has a cam belt right that wears out of three to five years. If you already could. Figure it outw to replace that with a chain or..."
Talking Lamborghini with John Temerian Bloomberg Hot Pursuit! 41:19