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Post by HomeliteMan on Dec 11, 2018 17:36:07 GMT -5
I have been wondering lately about fuel ratios because my C-52 calls for a 16:1 mix, and I was wandering if anyone knows if it really needs it, since 2 stroke oil has came along ways since the saw was made. I normally use 93 octane gas with Echo red armor 2 stroke oil.
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Post by sawnami on Dec 11, 2018 17:43:35 GMT -5
Let me make some fresh popcorn.đ
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Post by ettrick on Dec 11, 2018 19:01:51 GMT -5
This has been discussed a lot over the years. I think most will agree around 40 to 1 is plenty good on anything now days. Just make sure the carburetor is not running lean, that is probably more important for cooling.
Dan
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Post by HomeliteMan on Dec 11, 2018 19:24:25 GMT -5
Ok thanks for the information.
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Post by rowdy235 on Dec 11, 2018 20:24:44 GMT -5
Yep ask 10 people you'll get 10 opinions lol. As mentioned most critical is that carburetor tuned well. I run 32:1 w/ good quality oil in everything but have ran as lean as 50:1 without issues.
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Post by HomeliteMan on Dec 11, 2018 22:08:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice. I was thinking I just might just start using 32:1 in it since thatâs what I use in my other saws.
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Post by onlyhomelites on Dec 12, 2018 0:10:56 GMT -5
I never can resist posting my preferred mix on threads like these... Amsoil Saber @ 80:1 for almost 10 years now!
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Post by Clasec on Dec 12, 2018 10:50:43 GMT -5
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Post by sawnami on Dec 12, 2018 14:21:22 GMT -5
50:1 Stihl Ultra and premium ethanol-free fuel in everything from my 1946 Mall 7 two-man up to my late model saws. A few of the modified saws get VP110 fuel.
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Post by johnly on Dec 12, 2018 21:29:15 GMT -5
I run 40:1 using ethanol free premium and Amsoil Saber in all my saws, string trimmers, and blowers. The only time I would use more oil in the mixture is if I were milling.
John
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Post by HomeliteMan on Dec 12, 2018 22:01:22 GMT -5
Thanks for all the suggestions.
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Post by westcoastthumpin on Dec 14, 2018 17:46:08 GMT -5
50:1 Stihl Ultra and premium ethanol-free fuel in everything from my 1946 Mall 7 two-man up to my late model saws. A few of the modified saws get VP110 fuel. Another vote for 50:1 Stihl, orange or silver bottle. |
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Post by westcoastthumpin on Dec 14, 2018 17:47:47 GMT -5
... although I have always been intrigued by the Amsoil 1000:1 guys ...
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Post by 5terrysupersaws on Dec 14, 2018 20:27:57 GMT -5
... although I have always been intrigued by the Amsoil 1000:1 guys ... 1000:1 .. that must be the Armsoil dry formula in packets... also available in 10000 to 1 ..jk  |
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Post by tjthechainsawmech on Dec 16, 2018 11:18:33 GMT -5
I've ran stihl ultra mix at 50:1 for 7 years without one issue ever. I can 2nd Leon using 80:1 amsoil as I have been witness to it. Really it boils down to what YOU want.
If it puts out some smoke you know it's oiled.
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Post by jerseyhighlander on Dec 17, 2018 13:07:39 GMT -5
I never can resist posting my preferred mix on threads like these... Amsoil Saber @ 80:1 for almost 10 years now! x2 |
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