Oil?

[Dustin4185]

FD is the highest JASO 2T rating. It will have the most cleaning properties in it. I run FB rated oil but I keep an eye on deposits and deal with them.when I have to.

That's what I figured but then I was thinking "full Dino" oil. I was just having a discussion on Dino vs synthetic motor oil for Toyotas with a friend. I guess I was thinking Dino vs synthetic for saws as well. Not sure if there is a such thing.

 

[7sleeper]

I only run two stroke oil fullfilling the highest norms and the below requirements.

full synthetic
for air cooled engines
API TC or
ISO-L-EGD or
Jaso FC/FD

I don't care one second about brand name when above criteria is fullfilled. And there are enough generic brands out there that full fill the criteria. My current oil is generic from a motorcycle store and I have already run about a gallon through my equipment in three years.

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[Carhartt]

If I had to pick one to run because of the smell it would be Klotz. I currently run Amsoil Sabre 40:1 in everything. Never met a 2 stroke that didn't like it.

 

[RI Chevy]

What about Red Armor? My farmer's co op is an Echo dealer. I agree that dealing with a drooly saw and replacing plugs is much cheaper than a cylinder and piston! Like I said, the saw is stick but does get worked hard. If I get Randy to port it after I slow down some, I am sure he will direct me on what to use then! Seriously thinking about pulling the trigger on that one.

Ut Oh! Where is Keith? lol

 

[Crzybowhntr]

@Keith Gandy

 

[Keith Gandy]

It runs all the equipment in my signature @ 40to1 very well. No need in me looking any farther. Your welcome Jake Wells! I know I needed to remind u again buddy!!!

 

[KenJax Tree]

No more synthetic for me. After all these threads i decided i was wasting money for the mili second the oil is in the cylinder and crankcase. Castrol 2T mineral oil 40/50:1 depending on how much i spill or runs down the jug. $4.50 a quart.

 

[Keith Gandy]

No more synthetic for me. After all these threads i decided i was wasting money for the mili second the oil is in the crankcase. Castrol 2T mineral oil 50:1 $4.50 a quart.

How old is your oldest saw thats still running thats had daily use ?

 

[KenJax Tree]

My 372 is about 6-7 years old and had a new piston and rings last year.

 

[Gary Courtney]

been using stihl ultra. switching to amsoil. might try klotz because of the cool name. be good to throw out in a conversation at the saw shop with a bunch of loggers and pulpers. " oh I use klotz" and their reply !

 

[Keith Gandy]

been using stihl ultra. switching to amsoil. might try klotz because of the cool name. be good to throw out in a conversation at the saw shop with a bunch of loggers and pulpers. " oh I use klotz" and their reply !

Not to be rude but most loggers in my area know very little about saws or oil but only that they work and get a job done. Most use the community store no name being the cheapest they can find. Most around here use processors and polesaws. The majority of loggers that still own a saw here will be like 044, 440, 046,460, 660, 066, 288, 181,266, etc. Most of the tree service companies do have new saws from small or big though

 

[Keith Gandy]

My 372 is about 6-7 years old and had a new piston and rings last year.

What oil was ran in it the most Chris?

 

[PissRev]

I have burned through 10 gallons of VP synthetic and I can't get over how good the exhaust smells and my eyes don't burn. Pricy though.

 

[RI Chevy]

40:1 or 50:1?

 

[KenJax Tree]

What oil was ran in it the most Chris?

Lucas

 

[PissRev]

40:1 or 50:1?

If you're asking me it was 45:1.

 

[RI Chevy]

Hmm. Premix or did you blend your own?

 

[PissRev]

Hmm. Premix or did you blend your own?

Homebrew.

 

[RI Chevy]

Nice. I remember now. Walmart. [emoji106]
Mine still does not carry it.

 

[jake wells]

i use coffee and donuts at 1:1 everyone likes it including cops
the smell is hypnotizing.