I use a liquid laundry detergant bottle the spout works great
interesting reading since i have also been running WMO (waste motor oil) in my saw for the past ten years and never really knew better. it hasent caused any problems for me but i can see how it can be to thin to properly lub the bar.
i do filter my oil though to get most of the crap out (i know not all). i am not a big time cutter though running about 3-4 cords a year and some side stuff. i figured it was going into a harsh environment and if it didnt take out the soft babbet bearings in my truck a hardened saw bar should be ok.
i am real interested in running veggie though for the non toxic environmental and spilling on me factor.
Ask any good saw mechanic about waste motor oil in saws... pump damage, bar damage, premature wear on sprockets and sprocket bearings... Guess you've been lucky. Not tomention that it stains the plastics and paint...
Gary
Oil is really $15 a gallon? When did the price jump up? .
Defiantly stock up if you can get it at that. In fact let me know where. It might be cost effective to ship it in. I have mine marked at 14 and some change. Hopefully we will see it go back down some, but I will be surprised if it does.
Am I the only one that complains about the price of bar and chain oil but then spills some every time I fill my saw?
Slightly off topic but how is the Husqvana bar oil in comparison to the Stihl? My local Lowes is selling the Husky oil for around $10 a gallon.
Main idea is using quality bar oil Baileys motion lotion,Stihl ,Husky and some other oils will be fine. Motor oil nope. I use Stihl exclusivly because best saw dealer around is a great pro Stihl dealer.
I have the same question.
The two nearest Stihl dealers aren't very close and they close early. I know Stihl has a great reputation, but has Stihl bar oil actually been scientifically tested to be that much better?
I've been using Husqvarna Premium and Tractor Supply Premium bar oils because they are under $10/gallon and the retailers are close.
Laundry detergent bottles, well rinsed and DRY, work great for bar oil. The spout pours easily and the drips seep back into the jug. If it gets all dirty, grubby or starts to leak, get a new one.
There were two increases that I know of this year. My dealer is probably the highest in the nation. Last time I was over there 1 qt. was $ 5 . The bill for 1 gallon of Stihl Bio & 1 gal. of the orange bottle stuff was $ 46.85 inc tax. Dont normaly use bio but wanted to have some on hand should the need arise. Just as an indicater the top going rate for 1 bucket truck with 3 men & the chipper is $ 500.00 per hour around here . Palm trees are $ 200 each to climb plus time & labor. Crazy expensive & no one wants to pay. :deadhorse:
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