What oil is best? and what ratio?

[Mastermind]

Lucas products are waaaayyy overpriced for what they are.

Which is why I recently became an Amsoil dealer.

Randy, I have seen the large rod bearing fail on 2 Asian big bore saws running Stihl oil at 50:1. Had the owner switch to Amsoil at 40:1 and his third saw has far outlasted the other two.

Also, (correct me if I'm wrong), but I believe you generally recommend a good oil at 40:1 in all your ported saws, which should reduce oil failures.

My take:

1) I believe Asian saws, in general, are not as tough as OEM and need additional protection.

2) Big bores (heavier pistons) and porting put more stress on a saw.

3) If my oil mix works for Asian saws, my OEM saws should last for a long, long time!

I don't claim to be an expert, but I do try to learn from observation and use common sense.

Common sense. That's that ticket. Sadly, common sense ain't so common these days.

Thank you for this post. I've tried to make this point in several oil threads and been ridiculed for it. If the saws aren't failing, the oil is doing its job despite what appearances may lead people to believe. Some oils may be better than others for one person's personal preferences, but that doesn't make the other oils crap. The vast majority of the time they work. If they didn't you'd have forums full of people talking about their bottom end failures, the class action lawsuits, the recalls... But none of that happens. Because the oils work when used correctly.

Unfortunately the zealots won't accept reason and actual outcomes as any kind of evidence. So the oil threads continue...

Bingo.

 

[isaaccarlson]

I agree. If some of these oils were not up to par, they would not be sold. I think 50:1 is a pretty safe mix, and I have been using it for over 20 years with great results.

BUT, I picked up a bigger saw that will be ported and the experts recommend 40/32:1 on ported saws because of the added thrust loads and piston speeds. I think I'm going to run the mix they suggest.

I did the math, and it will cost me an extra 12 cents per cord to run 32:1. A slight change in the tune can do that.

 

[Squareground3691]

Are all Husqvarna chainsaws 50 to 1 mix?​

Technically no, all Husqvarna chainsaws are not 50 to 1 mix. The 50:1 ratio would work for the Husqvarna chainsaw engines up to 75cc. But engines over 75cc require a fuel-oil mix ratio of 33:1

From Husqvarna Site :

 

[FergusonTO35]

Which is why I recently became an Amsoil dealer.

Common sense. That's that ticket. Sadly, common sense ain't so common these days.

Bingo.

Sweet, will place an order for Saber with you when its time to reup my oil.

 

[qurotro]

All chainsaw should run 30:1 with good oil in my opinion. 50:1 is just for emission.

 

[isaaccarlson]

I have a half gallon to burn up. Then I will get 2 gallons and put 3 bottles of oil in the can instead of 2.

 

[ammoaddict]

I have a half gallon to burn up. Then I will get 2 gallons and put 3 bottles of oil in the can instead of 2.

So 32.8:1 if you are talking about 2.6oz bottles.

 

[FergusonTO35]

All chainsaw should run 30:1 with good oil in my opinion. 50:1 is just for emission.

Long as you're not getting deposits or carbon I don't see any downside to it. I got 20 years on the P&C of a cheapo Poulan weedeater with 40:1 synthetic so I think that's pretty good.

 

[PA Plumber]

I like Schaeffer's 9000 Full Synthetic at 40:1 because it's a pretty blue color when mixed up.

Is that a good enough reason?

 

[Hundred Acre Wood]

I like Schaeffer's 9000 Full Synthetic at 40:1 because it's a pretty blue color when mixed up.

Is that a good enough reason?

That's a better reason than lots of people give.

 

[FergusonTO35]

I ran Green Machine weedeaters at the golf course I worked for in high school. Regardless of what oil was used they produced a really delicious exhaust smell.

 

[isaaccarlson]

So 32.8:1 if you are talking about 2.6oz bottles.

Yep, the little bottles. It should have more color to it too. I like the blue color too!

 

[isaaccarlson]

What's the shelf life on the schaeffer oil?
A gallon of that would last me many years.

 

[Mastermind]

I like Schaeffer's 9000 Full Synthetic at 40:1 because it's a pretty blue color when mixed up.

Is that a good enough reason?

Blue is muh favorite color. And the blue oils taste moar better too.

 

[Loony661]

What's the shelf life on the schaeffer oil?
A gallon of that would last me many years.

Oil typically does not have a shelf life. There are exceptions though I’m sure depending on environment.

 

[full chizel]

Blue is muh favorite color. And the blue oils taste moar better too.

The blue crayons do too!

 

[Mastermind]

The blue crayons do too!

I heard the black ones taste like ass. Who's ass is the question.

 

[Hundred Acre Wood]

Blue is muh favorite color. And the blue oils taste moar better too.

Best to limit yourself to two bottles a night though

 

[ammoaddict]

Blue is muh favorite color. And the blue oils taste moar better too.

Blue is my favorite color too but I like the red oils pretty good.

 

[bigbadbob]

I run anything BIA approved.
If its good enuff for a boat its good enuff fer a saw.