for those of u all that have stihl saws....do u buy the gas mix designed for stihl only?..or will the stuff at lowes work as well?..when i say the stuff at lowes..if u read on the back says it works for 35/1 40/ 50/1..
MasterMech said:So long as you use a quality 2-stroke oil mixed to the oil manufacturer's recomended ratio you should be fine. Just don't use oil designed for "marine" use. It should specify use in air-cooled engines on the label. Some oils are all-purpose, I tend to subscribe to the 'jack of all trades, master of none' theory but to each his own.
FWIW, IMHO, Stihl's HP ultra oil is excellent for small engine use and isn't priced to break the bank either.
steeltowninwv said:for those of u all that have stihl saws....do u buy the gas mix designed for stihl only?..or will the stuff at lowes work as well?..when i say the stuff at lowes..if u read on the back says it works for 35/1 40/ 50/1..
727sunset said:Most will recommend using a quality mix oil like Husky, Stihl, Dolmar etc rather than the discount names. I don't have a Stihl saw but I do use their Ultra (synthetic) oil at 50:1.
Adios Pantalones said:I only buy Stihl because it's pre-measured for their ratio. I don't go through nearly enough to think about the cost vs. store brand.
CTYank said:727sunset said:Most will recommend using a quality mix oil like Husky, Stihl, Dolmar etc rather than the discount names. I don't have a Stihl saw but I do use their Ultra (synthetic) oil at 50:1.
You don't really believe that chainsaw mfgs go to the expense of producing and distributing their own oil, do you?
Want to bet that the main distinguishing factor between the 50:1 air-cooled chainsaw oils is the dye they use?
HittinSteel said:I'm switching to Poulan Pro Synthetic when my case of woodland pro runs out.
HittinSteel said:I am not joking........ it is the same quality as the more expensive "good brands". Imagine it is identical to Husqvarna XP