Stihl 066 and ATF

[Metals406]

Like posted before -- ATF will thin bar oil nicely for cold weather/winter use. Many saws use plastic gears for oil pumps, so thinner oil is good in the winter.

I make my own "winter grade" with regular bar oil and ATF.

ATF also has many detergents, so it's probably cleaning a bit too as it runs through the system.

 

[ChipMonger]

I use atf to cut my bar oil when its cold. if its below o it makes it flow

Agreed. i add one quart atf to a gallon of bar oil, works great for me.

 

[K7NUT]

Isn't dyed bar lube required by law somewhere?

I have Stihl bar oil here in orange gallon jugs with no color in it.
Pioneerguy600

I don't know if it is any where, by law?

Pioneer, all the Stihl bar oil I get at the Dealership is no longer red in color?
I was surprised too?
I have added a little ATF to it for color, don't know why, just did?:question: