Thread: Amsoil Question

Hi,
Does anybody here use amsoil and mix it 100:1? Has anybody ever tried to collect on there warranty? Thanks
Ryan

I use it and have never had a problem with it. I mix it at 50:1 though.

Originally Posted by Wood Cutter

Hi,
Does anybody here use amsoil and mix it 100:1? Has anybody ever tried to collect on there warranty? Thanks
Ryan

1- I have never heard of any individual or class action law suites involving Amsoil.

2- I have never read and I am not aware of the feds slapping Amsoil for anything as far as false claims, false advertising etc.etc. like it has happened with STP, Slick 50, Dura-Lube and all the others.

I have used Amsoil for many years now and do use it at 100:1 on items such as weed wackers, hedge trimmers and never have I had problems with it. In heavy-duty applications such as saws I use it at Amsoil recommended rate of about 80:1, normally I mix at between 75:1 & 80:1

I keep hearing negative comments about Amsoil, but never has anyone supplied me with any material of any kind substantiating these negative claims or any proof of it.

I'm from the show me state, I need the proof !

I run my amsoil at 50 to 1 mix in everything I own Never had a problem with my equipment from the oil. I have had bad gas but that has nothing to do with the oil.

Wood Cutter,

A little more of the same. I believe Amsoil provides quality products to the market place and have heard the nagative as well but it allways seems to be generalized and unsubstantiated. As well as using their oils and filters in all my cars with 20,000 mile + drain intervals, I have run Amsoil Saber in a varity of chainsaws and a Lawnboy at 50:1 with no issues. Recently due to the recommendation from the sawbuilders who post on this site I have moved to 32:1. I have run the 50:1 in a variety of Stihl, Husqvarna, Homelite, McCulloch, and Poulan saws several of which were recommended to operate at 32:1 or 16:1 if you don't run the saw brand oil. I ran a 750 Homelite milling 30" white oak lumber first at 50:1 and then at 32:1. The oil seems to burn clean withour excessive smoke all the way down to 32:1. I spoke to the Amsoil tech reps about ratios and they seem to have the attitude that you can run anywhere you want between 50:1 and 100:1. If you want more protection and security then run it richer.

I believe a high quality synthetic is the best option for maximizing protection and performance. I'm also sure based on all the testimony and Amsoil's recommendation that you can operate successfully at 100:1 in many applications. However, I'm also sure that damage can occur when operating at 100:1 in some more demading applications. Which are yours? Years ago my brother ran 100:1 with some oil rated at 100:1 in a McCulloch Pro Mac 10-10 and toasted the top end. It was carried to the local saw shop and they junked it out for parts saying it was not worth repairing.

No I'm not an independent dealer, I simply appreciate quality lubrication products.

While milling logs, the saw tends to build more heat, so I wouldnt go any leaner than 50:1 for milling. IMO, more lubrication of the crank bearings, big end rod bearings, wrist pin bearings, and all related parts, is a good thing, ESPECIALLY when you're putting the saw under heavy loads.I've never personally mixed anything leaner than 50:1 with MX2T oil, I prefer 32:1 for my saws, mainly because I get adequate lubrication, and it works in my old McCs.

I will be using it in a Homelite 330 and McCulloch Pro Mac 610 for cutting firewood. Thank-You
Ryan

Originally Posted by oldsaw-addict

While milling logs, the saw tends to build more heat, so I wouldnt go any leaner than 50:1 for milling. IMO, more lubrication of the crank bearings, big end rod bearings, wrist pin bearings, and all related parts, is a good thing, ESPECIALLY when you're putting the saw under heavy loads.I've never personally mixed anything leaner than 50:1 with MX2T oil, I prefer 32:1 for my saws, mainly because I get adequate lubrication, and it works in my old McCs.

I agree with you 100% regarding milling and if I were using my saws for milling I would refuse to use anything but synthetic and would probably adjust only for that specific application at 50:1

I have always run mine at 50 to 1 or 40 to 1 do you all honestly run yours at 32 to 1 and why? If you don't mind me asking stihl says 50 to 1 amsoil says 100 to 1. Thanks

here we go again!

Originally Posted by Blowdown1

here we go again!

This stuff comes in cycles. Do you suppose it has something to do with the moon phases?