Slamm
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There is some point where more oil isn't doing the saw anygood as far as lubrication. Provided there is enough oil sloshing around the crank and rings and bearings and such, more isn't going to save an improperly tuned saw. I know that Amsoil Saber at 50:1 provides a coating of blue oil all over the piston and crank to the point that no experienced human could think that more is needed, as it is everywhere and it is thick.
I'm pretty sure it can be easily argued with facts and shear volume of high hour saws and their users and manufactures that spec out 50:1 will provided plenty of lube for the saw to last a good long time. After that its just up to variables in how the operator abuses the saw.
That leaves the argument of more oil producing more power through better ring seal. Those "Studies" do show increased power a lower ratios 20:1 and 12:1, so forth, but are those minor power increases even felt in a typical work saw??????
I don't know, have never checked it out, but I seriously doubt it. I would say more benefits would come from better tuning to the weather, than specific oil ratios when trying to increase power.
Thats why these oil threads are so dumb, the differences between crap oil and the finest synthetic are nill. The differences in power and protection between 50:1 and 20:1 are nill.
My take on it,
Sam
I'm pretty sure it can be easily argued with facts and shear volume of high hour saws and their users and manufactures that spec out 50:1 will provided plenty of lube for the saw to last a good long time. After that its just up to variables in how the operator abuses the saw.
That leaves the argument of more oil producing more power through better ring seal. Those "Studies" do show increased power a lower ratios 20:1 and 12:1, so forth, but are those minor power increases even felt in a typical work saw??????
I don't know, have never checked it out, but I seriously doubt it. I would say more benefits would come from better tuning to the weather, than specific oil ratios when trying to increase power.
Thats why these oil threads are so dumb, the differences between crap oil and the finest synthetic are nill. The differences in power and protection between 50:1 and 20:1 are nill.
My take on it,
Sam