Bar and Chain Oil!

[SchweddyWood]

At $28+ per gallon I'd be shopping to. I haven't priced at my dealer recently as a gallon lasts me a while.

Yeah, it's really gotten out of control. Even online, the cheapest I've found a gal of the platinum Stihl bar oil is like $32. It's crazy. The "woodcutter" stuff is $40+ per gallon.

 

[Bwildered]

On average I go through about 10 litres of oil a month for bar lube & I have never ever bought bar oil, these days it's the cheapest engine oil I can find which is around $2 a litre & I get really good life from my bars & chains, I'd reckon the savings alone would pay for a new saw easily over the life of the saw.
Thanski

 

[jr27236]

I like the Poulan B&C at Walmart. $9.50 gal now, but Ive seen it a lot lower at times. Tacky and lubes well. Husky branded b&c is thin and better for the colder months in my opinion and more money.

 

[SchweddyWood]

Must be a 5 gallon pail.

You would think so. But nope - 1 gallon of Stihl Plat B&C oil is averaging about $30. If you find it cheaper, by all means - sail it my way postage due and collect. lmao

 

[SchweddyWood]

I like the Poulan B&C at Walmart. $9.50 gal now, but Ive seen it a lot lower at times. Tacky and lubes well. Husky branded b&c is thin and better for the colder months in my opinion and more money.

I agree on the Husky. We get cold ass winters here in MI, and Husky is good, thin stuff best used under 40 degrees F. Doesn't do the trick for me in our hot, humid summer months.

 

[Deleted member 117362]

You would think so. But nope - 1 gallon of Stihl Plat B&C oil is averaging about $30. If you find it cheaper, by all means - sail it my way postage due and collect. lmao

Does your Stihl dealer wear a mask, when he sells that oil?

 

[SchweddyWood]

Does your Stihl dealer wear a mask, when he sells that oil?

You offering a better deal? That's why I started this thread. Enough of the bullsh*t - when was the last time you purchased a gallon of Stihl B&C, and what did you pay? Better yet - got a link? I'm a "show me" kinda guy...

 

[Brian72]

What about Echo oil.


I was thinking a low viscosity would flow more and possibly lube better but guys around here seem to prefer higher viscosity and more sticky.

It's always worked well for me. Never had a problem with flow in any conditions. In my opinion, a little tack will lube better rather than just shoot it off. Helps keep the oil in the bar groove.

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[SchweddyWood]

Does your Stihl dealer wear a mask, when he sells that oil?

I just noticed you're in Roscommon. I used to cut up there near Higgins, and owned a cabin off of West Higgins Lake Dr. Where's your dealer at, and what are they charging for a gallon of Stihl B&C oil?

 

[Canyon Angler]

Must be a 5 gallon pail.

On sale, it's less than $5 per gallon at TSC (I run it in my old backhoe).

 

[dmb2613]

I am in Virginia .WE should have a few cases of it we sell quite a bit of it. We sell 10 to 15 saws a week. When loggers were using saws instead of shears we sold twice that

 

[dmb2613]

That's an amazing price considering most dealers are charging $30+ for platinum Stihl B&C oil (trust me, I've done my homework...no rookie, here). How many you got on hand, where's your location, and is it all unopened/brand new stock? lol

also we buy in volume

 

[Beetlejuice]

There's nothing wrong with used ATF or hydraulic oil if it's filtered, it hasn't been through the combustion side of an engine & picked up all the nasties. It's reusing a waste product which is a form of recycling & good for the environment.
Thanski

A statement that I can agree with.. I like using the ATF and hydraulic oil.. Is a bit cleaner. And never thought about combustion side of things . I'll be more picky.. BUT!!. I do my part also by composting bark with all my other organics, and the local dog shelters get my noodle shavings, delivered never the less. If ya see the ranch you can realize, I hate to throw anything out or away.. $30 a gallon?. Make me want to start drinking, or stop!

 

[Deleted member 117362]

I just noticed you're in Roscommon. I used to cut up there near Higgins, and owned a cabin off of West Higgins Lake Dr. Where's your dealer at, and what are they charging for a gallon of Stihl B&C oil?

Both local Stihl dealers could not find their butts with both hands. I don't buy Stihl products. There you go, no BS.

 

[Little Al]

The choice is yours pay what /& use what you are happy with. One type I would never consider is used auto sump oil messy & very toxic the saw won't care but the operator will befit greatly from it NOT

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

I am in Virginia .WE should have a few cases of it we sell quite a bit of it. We sell 10 to 15 saws a week. When loggers were using saws instead of shears we sold twice that

Shears?

 

[Bobby Kirbos]

I use this stuff from Lowes. $10-$12 per gallon. It gets thick in cold weather so I thin it 50/50 with canola oil when it gets cold. Summer months I run it straight-up.

 

[NYH1]

I use Husky bar oil. Easy to get in my area at dealers, TSC, Lowes ect.

NYH1.

 

[Philbert]

$4.99 / gallon this week at Menard's.

Philbert

 

[SchweddyWood]

$4.99 / gallon this week at Menard's.

Philbert

Menards brand?