2 Cycle oil/gas mix - almost OT

Re: 2 Cycle oil/gas mix - almost OT

RonZ

>Echo came with and it's sold where I bought my chainsaw a 50:1 ratio oil to mix with the gasoline.No muss no fuss, and not much if any smoke.

Re: NOPE!

John K Jordan

>OK, Stihl wrote back and 1) didn't seem to care about the dealer and his recommendations, and 2), didn't answer my question about Sten Mix oil. The answer was basically "we only test Stihl oil. Use Stihl oil"

That was certainly the safest answer for Stihl and perhaps the safest course for the customer.

JKJ

Re: NOPE!

Jorge Castaneda ~ Downeast Maine

>John,

I use Stihl, Jonsereds and Husqvarna oils, whichever one of this three I find when I need it; as long they are 50:1 all three are good. I never owned a Stihl saw, but for years and years I used a Josenreds and now have a Husqvarna and love it, sweet saw.

Jorge

Re: How do you tell?

Glenn Madsen

>I think that, if ethanol is added, they have to post that fact. At least in California, it's on the pumps. And I think that it's seasonal, as a smog-fighter.