SchweddyWood
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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.
Bar and Chain Oil!
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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.
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.
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jr27236
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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
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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
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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.
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Does your Stihl dealer wear a mask, when he sells that oil?
SchweddyWood
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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
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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
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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
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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
also we buy in volume
Beetlejuice
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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!
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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
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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
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Shears?
Bobby Kirbos
Scrounger of Cellulose Based BTUs
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
Tacticle Chainsaw Operator.
I use Husky bar oil. Easy to get in my area at dealers, TSC, Lowes ect.
NYH1.
NYH1.
$4.99 / gallon this week at Menard's.
Philbert
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SchweddyWood
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Menards brand?
