Amsoil Saber

[cwpinst]

I am not trying to start another oil argument but simply asking about using Saber. I have used it for years with no issues but not at 100 to 1. I normally used it at 75:1. I have recently been been using Red Armor at 45:1 with great results. Idling, running, and smoke was always better with Saber but after researching more I am wondering if the bearings were getting enough lube. Any thoughts on potential long term impacts with both?

Thanks!

 

[huskihl]

I’d run them both at 40:1 and not have any worries. The 100:1 is just a marketing scheme

 

[farminkarman]

I will second the 40:1 statement with any of the “good” oils.

 

[Duce]

I’d run them both at 40:1 and not have any worries. The 100:1 is just a marketing scheme

Nailed it!

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

 

[Woodpecker]

Another vote for 40ish to 1 from me. Pick what oil you like and stick with a reasonable ratio.

 

[cus_deluxe]

Ive seen saber run for a looooong time at 80:1, but i wouldnt run that ration in my saws especially modified. As these guys said, figure out a ratio that works and fukkin send it.

 

[jake-e-boy]

I’ve run 75:1 in stock 562xp


modified 390xp and 500i get 40:1, no issues but I am enjoying 40:1 and would probably run it in my 562 if I still had it

 

[davidwyby]

Saber 40:1 cuz I can swap to canned non eth for storage

 

[Czed]

Ive seen saber run for a looooong time at 80:1, but i wouldnt run that ration in my saws especially modified. As these guys said, figure out a ratio that works and fukkin send it.

I don't care what anyone runs
But my friend makes bank on
Rebuilding boat engines guy's run 100/1 in.

 

[5155]

The little ms170 does not behave at 40 to 1.
Pain keeping more than one fuel mix.
That saw will get sold at some point.
Not a dog, just a pup.

 

[qurotro]

40:1 for me. Even 32:1 on hot days here.

 

[Slacker]

I tried 40:1 royal purple and got an alarming amount of carbon in my ms261 & MMWS ms462.
The 462 fouled a plug in 5 tanks.
I run them at least 3/4 throttle with not much idle time.
I switched to Echo brand at 50:1 and recalibrated both saws. Not enough run time to inspect plugs yet.

 

[Duce]

I tried 40:1 royal purple and got an alarming amount of carbon in my ms261 & MMWS ms462.
The 462 fouled a plug in 5 tanks.
I run them at least 3/4 throttle with not much idle time.
I switched to Echo brand at 50:1 and recalibrated both saws. Not enough run time to inspect plugs yet.

Chainsaws have 3 speeds, off, idle and full throttle in the cut. But it's not my saw.

 

[Slacker]

Chainsaws have 3 speeds, off, idle and full throttle in the cut. But it's not my saw.

Agree 100% but running full throttle with a ported saw that bumps the rev limit super easily is tricky.
I guess the trick is to push on it more and take the rakers down.

 

[Woodpecker]

Agree 100% but running full throttle with a ported saw that bumps the rev limit super easily is tricky.
I guess the trick is to push on it more and take the rakers down.

Or just tune the saw properly in the cut…

 

[Slacker]

Or just tune the saw properly in the cut…

M-tronic.
Haven't found tuning procedure yet.

 

[Duce]

M-tronic.
Haven't found tuning procedure yet.

Should have bought non-mtronic.

 

[Woodpecker]

M-tronic.
Haven't found tuning procedure yet.

You should be good to go then. Let it rip tater chip!

 

[Slacker]

Should have bought non-mtronic.

Supply chain issue.