Would you use this in a Stihl?

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Anyone ever switch to a different bar and chain/ 2 stroke oil and had a melt down? Before I joined this site I used wally world brand 2 stroke oil (in everything, including atvs ran balls out for years) and used motor oil on bars for 25+ years without a problem. Now you guys have me paranoid so I'm buying different product$, but have a feeling I'm waisting my $.
 
Menards have on sale for bar oil one gallon for $4.75 something.
 
Menards just started to carry this:



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FVP Bar & Chain Oil

Model Number: 75106 | Menards® SKU: 2615971

Sale Price: $4.99 each
Everyday Low Price: $6.99
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Sale Price Good Through 09-02-2013

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FVP Bar & Chain Oil optimizes your saw's cutting performance by reducing heat and friction. Our premium blend of base stocks and tackifier additives reduces high speed throw-off. Extends the life of bar, chain and sprockets.

  • Reduces heat and friction
  • Prevents rust
  • Stays fluid in winter temperatures
  • Extend life of bar, chain and sprockets
  • Premium base stock and tackifier additives reduce high speed throw-off
  • Brand may vary
  • Made in the U.S.A.

Dimensions: 1 Gallon
Ship Dim: 11.75 x 7.5 x 4.0
Shipping Weight: 7.6 lbs
 
Menards just started to carry this:



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FVP Bar & Chain Oil
Model Number: 75106 | Menards® SKU: 2615971
Sale Price: $4.99 each
Everyday Low Price: $6.99
You Save: $2.00

Sale Price Good Through 09-02-2013

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* Must be ordered in increments of 6
Store Availability
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Product Description
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FVP Bar & Chain Oil optimizes your saw's cutting performance by reducing heat and friction. Our premium blend of base stocks and tackifier additives reduces high speed throw-off. Extends the life of bar, chain and sprockets.


  • Reduces heat and friction
  • Prevents rust
  • Stays fluid in winter temperatures
  • Extend life of bar, chain and sprockets
  • Premium base stock and tackifier additives reduce high speed throw-off
  • Brand may vary
  • Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 1 Gallon
Ship Dim: 11.75 x 7.5 x 4.0
Shipping Weight: 7.6 lbs


Yup that one! I bought 4 of them.
 
Have not tried it yet, does it seem to do the job?
 
Have not tried it yet, does it seem to do the job?

Last Friday I cut 5 black ash trees down, it seem work well, dont have any issue.
 
Sounds good, guess I'll pick up a few gallons.
 
I run every thing g at 40:1. My outboards weed eaters, hedge clippers and weed eaters.
 
When Menards have sale for bar oil and pre mix gas, I usually buy several and stock it up.
 
I just added 4 gal. to my Menards online shopping cart and the website automatically jumps the qty. to 6 gal at checkout.

No Menards in my area, so the total including shipping and processing ends up being $7.99/gallon (6 ordered) to my zip code.
 
TP the add that was posted here said you had to order in quantity of 6.
 
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I also run the Wal-Mart bar oil. For the fuel mix I use Bel-Ray si-7 full synthetic in all of my two stroke engines. I even run it in my Yamaha 490 instead of the expensive Yamalube. That way I only need one can of mix for everything. Plus it smells good.
 
I noticed Menards mail order sell in bulk probably use same box for shipping? Today I bought other 4 gallons, want to order more pre mix gas (50|1), they said can send direct to my place from factory however must order in bulk (6 bottles).
 
Has anyone opened that Menards B & C oil to see how thick it is? Good deal if it's decent oil. I'm a Stihl guy, & run their syn 2 stroke oil, but $ 30.00 per gal for bar oil. Not a chance. A C
 
Mobil 1 for my car does not even run me that for 5 quarts!!!
 
I noticed Menards mail order sell in bulk probably use same box for shipping? Today I bought other 4 gallons, want to order more pre mix gas (50|1), they said can send direct to my place from factory however must order in bulk (6 bottles).

6 bottles of B/C oil shipped to LI is $50.62 thats $ 8.43/gal

Alot better than $30
 
Heck that's a good price delivered. I had to drive 30 mins one way, but I was going there for something else anyway, to get it for 8$
 
Well this is what I did. I bought this bar and chain oil at Home Depot for $11
And I stuck with the Sthil oil. 6 bottles that make 5 gallons each for $46. That works out to $1.54 a gallon.
I did buy the Echo mix which works out to $1.33 but then realized its not synthetic so i will return it. and for .20 more gallon I'll go with the good stuff.

Remember I'm on Long Island were inflation is probably the highest in the country. !!!
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