After reading some of the recent posts my head is throbbing. I have always used either Stihl or Husky brand chainsaw oil. Now it seems that the synthetic "motorcycle" oil is a gazillion times better. Are we splitting hairs on this? I think I need a beer or three!
I have head ache about 2 cycle oil.
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dtnodya
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I use Husky, Echo, or Stihl oil. I run synthetic oil in my vehicles ....
Way I see it, if the oil you're using works, why change?
Way I see it, if the oil you're using works, why change?
WadePatton
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I like opti-2. Way back when I first tried it, my weedwhacker seemed to run better on the opti. That's my first choice now. Don't know much about it, except that it produces very little smoke and that there's been enough demand for it that the local market carries it now. They also carry chains and files and log rules...lotsa loggers running around these woods.
I mix it a tad heavy. I short the gallon to .8 or .9 and use the oil for a full gallon.
My saw shop guy and logger with chainsaw racing experience, hadn't heard of it.
But then I'm a hobby sawboy. AND the only hard and fast rule I stand up and fight for is that you should always use SOME OIL IN THE MIX.:deadhorse:
I mix it a tad heavy. I short the gallon to .8 or .9 and use the oil for a full gallon.
My saw shop guy and logger with chainsaw racing experience, hadn't heard of it.
But then I'm a hobby sawboy. AND the only hard and fast rule I stand up and fight for is that you should always use SOME OIL IN THE MIX.:deadhorse:
GASoline71
Mr. Nice Guy
2-stroke oil threads suck...
But that's just me...:bang:
Gary
But that's just me...:bang:
Gary
59Billy
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2-stroke oil threads suck...
Stihl Ultra threads are the only 2-stroke oil threads worth posting to.
2-stroke oil threads suck...
But that's just me...:bang:
Gary
Yup. We went a surprisingly long time without a bunch of oil threads, but the last two weeks have been pretty overwhelming. Oh well. :bang:
WadePatton
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stonykill
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the way I see it is, chainsaw oil is meant for chainsaws. Motorcycle oil is meant for motorcycles, and outboard is meant for outboards. I'm not going to run rv antifreeze in my Jeep, or vegetable oil in the crankcase of my Jeep, nor am I going to run anything but chainsaw 2 stroke oil in my chainsaw. Thats my 2 cents
Trigger-Time
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If we did'nt talk about it...........we mite still be using...............
precaud
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Agreed on the head-spinning... the gist seems to be; higher ratios=cleaner combustion chamber, lower ratios=better lubed bottom end. Choose your poison, I guess.
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I'm sorry guys....
...seems I've created a scrolling monster in rahtreelimbs......
...seems I've created a scrolling monster in rahtreelimbs......
Lakeside53
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precaud
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So that would seem to indicate using only a slightly higher mix ratio.
Lakeside53
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In my mind it indicates you leave it at 50:1... and keep the margin... but yes, it indicates you should not go crazy just because it's "synthetic".
precaud
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I like that thinking.
Ah, my head feels clearer already...
Ah, my head feels clearer already...
Simonizer
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As a saw dealer, I recommend everyone runs straight gasoline.
sedanman
Just cut the piano!!
I thought you were an a$$hole, you've removed all doubt. Thanks!
