Two-Stroke Oils: All the Same?

[Paul Bunions]

I plan to get a big container of oil for my 2-stroke engines. Does it really matter which brand I get? More importantly, are there brands I should avoid?

 

[OM617YOTA]

Wooh boy, here we go.

 

[skeet88]

Just going to sit back and watch!

 

[sean donato]

Ugg, oil thread. Well here goes.
There are a ton of good oils out there. There are also a ton of opinions. Here's my take, buy a reputable brand. I'm a synthetic/semi synthetic fan, but plenty of good mineral oils out there. Run away from stihl hp ultra. It's junk. Most will agree. I was running klotz super techniplate, that gallon is about gone and got some redmax oil that I'll be using next.

 

[Backstage]

WTF. Stihl HP Ultra is good stuff. I use it to lubricate pistons when installing. Works great!

Running it in fuel, no. It’s not for that.

 

[Lightning Performance]

They must all be the same with different colored dye added.

 

[sean donato]

WTF. Stihl HP Ultra is good stuff. I use it to lubricate pistons when installing. Works great!

Running it in fuel, no. It’s not for that.

Wouldn't even use it for that...

 

[ballisticdoughnut]

Wooh boy, here we go.

Ahh you beat me to it. I’m gonna go grab a cold one.

 

[sean donato]

Come on guys. Let's here it from the 100 to 1 crowd....

 

[skeet88]

I’m more of a 50-1 person.I have used a little of every kind,parts store brand,Poulan, and currently using some Lucas brand.The main thing I try to do is mix it good and a little on the heavy side.

 

[skeet88]

I plan to get a big container of oil for my 2-stroke engines. Does it really matter which brand I get? More importantly, are there brands I should avoid?

Are you talking about just chainsaws, string trimmers and yard equipment? Or does it include boats and recreation vehicles? I’m not sure but I don’t think the kind for a boat is recommended for a chainsaw.

 

[Paul Bunions]

Thanks for the replies. Didn't know I was poking a sore spot.

I ordered Echo armor-something. It was cheaper than the stuff at Tractor Supply, and I didn't have to get in the car. I figured Echo ought to be able to make an oil that works.

 

[tfp]

We need a ring and a whole heap of pairs of gloves. Royal rumble. Last man standing has the final word on which oil is best.

For bar oil, we'll arm wrestle.

I can't read another 65 page thread to decide.

 

[OM617YOTA]

Thanks for the replies. Didn't know I was poking a sore spot.

I ordered Echo armor-something. It was cheaper than the stuff at Tractor Supply, and I didn't have to get in the car. I figured Echo ought to be able to make an oil that works.

Great choice. Echo Red Armor is possibly the best you could have chosen.

I'd be fine running any JASO FD oil, as long as we're talking air cooled equipment.

 

[owtlaw]

Thanks for the replies. Didn't know I was poking a sore spot.

I ordered Echo armor-something. It was cheaper than the stuff at Tractor Supply, and I didn't have to get in the car. I figured Echo ought to be able to make an oil that works.

Red armor is great stuff.

 

[farfromiowa]

Thanks for the replies. Didn't know I was poking a sore spot.

I ordered Echo armor-something. It was cheaper than the stuff at Tractor Supply, and I didn't have to get in the car. I figured Echo ought to be able to make an oil that works.

Echo Red Armor is my choice. Been using it for years.

 

[MacAttack]

I've had great results with Echo Power Blend, think I'll try Red Armor next. I mix 40:1 for everything.

 

[anlrolfe]

Lost of places clear out their sporting goods, marine and water sports with deep discounts on outboard motor oil.
Make sure the oil is for AIR cooled and NOT water cooled engines.

 

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

My advice, DONT STEP FOOT DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE!!!

Find something from a reputable supplier that’s within your budget and designed for air cooled engines and stick with it, mix at 32:1 and forget everything and anything else oil related - MOVE ON!! Forget ratings, mineral vs synthetic vs semi synthetic, flash points, etc. stay away from Stihl oils.

Castrol, Amsoil, Echo, Yamaha, all good stuff it seems.

Edit, just seen you brought red armour, fantastic, stick with it and forget everything else even exists.

 

[Squareground3691]

Several years , no issues