What oil is best? and what ratio?

[huskihl]

Have you ran the citgo oil? Another previous post mentioned it being good and the price catches my eye.

Yep. Mild smell. Semi synthetic, which I like. Purple in color. Seems to burn clean, but I don't have long term experience with it

 

[huskyboy]

Yep. Mild smell. Semi synthetic, which I like. Purple in color. Seems to burn clean, but I don't have long term experience with it

I might have to try it out once I run out of the saber. Saber seems good so far, but I’m open to trying different oil. If it’s cheaper AND better why not?

 

[andyshine77]

I switched back to K2 last year after running HP2 for awhile, it's a good oil just got sick of the smell and it smokes a little more than K2. Plus I like ester oils more. Took apart a saw that sat awhile after running HP2 and it was too dry for my taste.

Still a fan of R50 even with it's drawbacks. If I get back to cutting soon and burn up the K2 I, have I may give Klotz original a try for good measure.[emoji6]

I guess this is the oil thread of all oil threads.[emoji19] lol.

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[bwalker]

I switched back to K2 last year after running HP2 for awhile, it's a good oil just got sick of the smell and it smokes a little more than K2. Plus I like ester oils more. Took apart a saw that sat awhile after running HP2 and it was too dry for my taste.

Still a fan of R50 even with it's drawbacks. If I get back to cutting soon and burn up the K2 I, have I may give Klotz original a try for good measure.[emoji6]

I guess this is the oil thread of all oil threads.[emoji19] lol.

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K2 is a ester/ PIB blend and its damn good stuff. Really too good for a saw.

 

[andyshine77]

K2 is a ester/ PIB blend and its damn good stuff. Really too good for a saw.

That's why it's a good oil and it runs good in saws, best of both worlds IMHO.

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[Keith Gandy]

Im not followin fellows. The K2 says 100% ester synthetic

 

[bwalker]

That's why it's a good oil and it runs good in saws, best of both worlds IMHO.

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Right. Uses a light weight ester for clean burning and PIB for resistance to scuffing.

 

[bwalker]

Im not followin fellows. The K2 says 100% ester synthetic

Its not. Its a blend of ester and PIB.

 

[Keith Gandy]

Its not. Its a blend of ester and PIB.

According to that Ben 75% Ester based stock is quite a bit of the makeup? I thought the Esters werent a good idea in these oils? Attracts moisture?

 

[Keith Gandy]

Msds for Red Armor
Echo_Red-Armor-2cycle-Oil_e_031717.pdf

 

[bwalker]

According to that Ben 75% Ester based stock is quite a bit of the makeup? I thought the Esters werent a good idea in these oils? Attracts moisture?

You have to be cognizant of that when using them.

 

[bwalker]

Msds for Red Armor
Echo_Red-Armor-2cycle-Oil_e_031717.pdf

That msds is drasticly different from the other one for Red Armour I have seen.

 

[NCFarmboy]

View attachment 105333 That dolmar oil is lookin like a deal. Anyone ever use any o that?

That's 2.4 gallons for $42. Hell of a buy.

Sam e here I bought 2 cases.
Shep

 

[Keith Gandy]

That msds is drasticly different from the other one for Red Armour I have seen.

Yes. It also changed from Spectrum Corp. To PHILLIPS66

 

[Dub11]

Yes. It also changed from Spectrum Corp. To PHILLIPS66

So does that mean RA ain't the same anymore?

 

[Keith Gandy]

Correction. Looks as if Spectrum and Phillips66 is at the exact same address

 

[Keith Gandy]

Echo_Red-Armor-2cycle-Oil_e_031717-1.pdf

 

[Keith Gandy]

Old formulaNew formula

 

[RI Chevy]

One better than the other?

 

[Keith Gandy]

One better than the other?

The old formula works well but I havent used the new. It will take Ben to break the code on the formulas!!