Pre-mix ratio

[wanstronian]

Hi,

 

The instructions for my new Husky say that if using Husky 2-stroke oil, a 50:1 mix is okay, but anything else should be 33:1.

 

Simple question: Is this a Husky money-making ploy?

 

I've got a bottle of ALM OL202 oil that I've been using in an older saw - can I use this at 50:1?

 

Thanks

W

[Mesterh]

Its not really a con since there are plenty of oils you can use at 50:1

 

They will want you to buy husky oil but they will also not want you to put cheapo nasty oil in at 50:1

 

Not sure what your oil is like but maybe best to go a 33:1 if your not sure if its a high performance oil.

[Acorn Milling Ltd]

Just use Aspen 2T, ready mixed, kinder to the enviroment and a lot brtter for the saws, you shold be able to get it from your local Arb shop.

[Mesterh]

Just use Aspen 2T, ready mixed, kinder to the enviroment and a lot brtter for the saws, you shold be able to get it from your local Arb shop.

 

Not very kind to your wallet though!

 

Not saying your wrong at all but "kinder to the enviroment" not too sure about that bit tbh.

 

Is supposed to be better for your health though:thumbup1:

[Acorn Milling Ltd]

Yes it is a little more expensive, but what you use on a daily basis, two or three litres. It is kinder to the enviroment and the end user, we have used this for the last three years milling timber and have found that using regular 2 stroke gave the guys headakes after a days use where the Aspen 2T did not, the gases produced from regular petrol are very high where when using Aspen they are reduced.

[rbtree]

Can't easily get Aspen in the US of Eh. I run full synthetic mix, at about 36-1. Many of my saws have been woods modded, the rest are muffler ported. all run 20-60% faster than stock. I want to be assured that a lean condition never develops, so I make sure the carbs are adjusted properly. A little extra mix is good insurance, and, if its full synthetic, will still burn clean with little or no carbon buildup. Same can't be said for dino mixes.

[wanstronian]

Okay, so - apart from the ready-mixed Aspen - what oil would you suggest? I suspect the stuff I've got is pretty generic - it certainly doesn't say 'High Performance' on it anywhere...

 

Shall I just get some fully synth from my local saw shop? Any particular brand/type worth noting?

 

Thanks

W

[john@arbtech]

Not very kind to your wallet though!

 

Not saying your wrong at all but "kinder to the enviroment" not too sure about that bit tbh.

 

Is supposed to be better for your health though:thumbup1:

 

We have used Aspen fuel for a couple years, and are the noth easts biggest customer, (1 x 200l per month) and it does not work out any more expensive, taking into account engine damage due to wrong mix, going to the garage, storage, health implications etc......