akennyd
ArboristSite Member
I know there are a few on here that run Klotz oils. Simple question: Why?
Is it from experience? (By experience I mean have you seen something from tearing down your engine that you like when you use this oil? etc.)
Personally I would like to try Klotz for some reason, honestly just because some people on here use it and seem to have success with it. Honestly, that's what it boils down to. But....I'm having a hard time making the purchase simply because the Klotz oils (as far as I know) are not rated by API or JASO.
Right now I'm running Pennzoil Air Cooled in my stuff based on it being API TC rated (it's also listed on the JASO list for as FC and FD but Pennzoil does not indicate this on their labeling) and being specifically labeled for "air cooled." I've also seen more than one test online where it was noted for it's clean burning. Before the Pennzoil, I was running Mobil 1 2t (which is rated JASO FC) but it was listed in one of those tests and did not do as well as the Pennzoil for cleaness, ran hotter, and didn't make as much power as the Pennzoil. Pennzoil is now phasing out the Air Cooled and of course the Mobil is also gone. I've stocked up on the Pennzoil but have been in search of another "better" replacement oil. I had disregarded the Stihl branded oils earlier but looked at them again a day or two ago and was pleasantly surprised to see their "Super" oil listed as JASO-FD and exceeding API-TC. I think this is what will be switching to in the future.
Any thoughts? Why use a non-rated oil? I'm now ducking for cover! Let the cursing begin!!!!!!!
Kenny
John 3:16
Is it from experience? (By experience I mean have you seen something from tearing down your engine that you like when you use this oil? etc.)
Personally I would like to try Klotz for some reason, honestly just because some people on here use it and seem to have success with it. Honestly, that's what it boils down to. But....I'm having a hard time making the purchase simply because the Klotz oils (as far as I know) are not rated by API or JASO.
Right now I'm running Pennzoil Air Cooled in my stuff based on it being API TC rated (it's also listed on the JASO list for as FC and FD but Pennzoil does not indicate this on their labeling) and being specifically labeled for "air cooled." I've also seen more than one test online where it was noted for it's clean burning. Before the Pennzoil, I was running Mobil 1 2t (which is rated JASO FC) but it was listed in one of those tests and did not do as well as the Pennzoil for cleaness, ran hotter, and didn't make as much power as the Pennzoil. Pennzoil is now phasing out the Air Cooled and of course the Mobil is also gone. I've stocked up on the Pennzoil but have been in search of another "better" replacement oil. I had disregarded the Stihl branded oils earlier but looked at them again a day or two ago and was pleasantly surprised to see their "Super" oil listed as JASO-FD and exceeding API-TC. I think this is what will be switching to in the future.
Any thoughts? Why use a non-rated oil? I'm now ducking for cover! Let the cursing begin!!!!!!!
Kenny
John 3:16