Why do other peoples 2 stroke exhaust smell better than mine?

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066blaster

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Do we just get use to are own. is it different gas? I noticed this alot when I raced dirtbikes too

I just bought a 455 rancher from a guy... the exhaust smells really good

I have used all brands of oil???? Do other people think my exhaust smells good?
 
066blaster

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I think the largest difference is between synthetic and dino 2-stroke... To me the dino smells like the "classic" robust scent with hints of woodiness and a long finish, where the synthetic has more of a flowery note, with a subtle shorter finish.
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I notice a sweet, citrous, orangey smell that i like.
 
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my 3 series husqvarnas smell a certain way, my 562 has it's own smell, echos have their own smell, my 298xp smells like my 066. I think the quad ports smell similar and the dual ports have their own smell... if you can't smell the difference your not smellin:msp_smile: I swear i could tell you by smell what saw has been started... all with xp oil...
 
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And so far, nobody's mentioned stratified scavenging, which the 455R has. Dunno about the 660, though.

I've noticed that the "stratos" (like 3 new saws I have) have a much less noxious/plain stinky exhaust than their precursors. I know, I know, people love to demonize the EPA. :rolleyes2:

From recent experience, only non-strato saw I'll "adopt" is a freebie.
 
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Stihl Ultra is obnoxious. It's fantastic oil but I hate the smell. Same with Husky LS and woodland pro.

Klotz is definitely my favorite, but I don't like the buildup so I decided smell wasn't everything and I ditched it. I used to love starting up my super XL in my garage and smoking it out.

The worst is stale gas period. It's horrible no matter what.
 
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