2 Stroke Oil. M/Cycle type any good? Options?

[Bob_z_l]

Hi All,

I've tried a search and I can''t find the thread I read about it.

 

Long story short. My local dealer where I used to but Stihl 2 stroke oil has closed.

Being lazy (time limited) as I am I was thinking of using a mail order M/cycle 2 stroke oil instead. Fully Synth Castrol

 

• Is there anything I should be looking out for?
• Or is there a 2-stroke chainsaw oil I can get online that is recommended?

 

Sorry to be old fashioned but Aspen isn't an option before you offer.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Bob

[Wedgebanger]

Many peeps in the USA use motorcycle 2 stroke.in saws

 But.. as you did not say what saw your using. I know Husky's need a better oil than the stihl red stuff. As it’s not up to the rating.

So with that in mind, look at the recommended oil rating the saw manufacturer states. And check what the oil your gonna buy says on the bottle..

[Stubby]

I use Red Line Racing 2 stroke oil . ( have done for years ) I used to mix it with pump fuel but now mix it with Aspen or Husky equivalent at 50:1 . You can get it on line via Opie oils and othe vendors if you shop around . I'm pretty sure it exceeds , the spec of any of the top oils around .

[Dan Maynard]

I wouldn't mess about, get top spec stuff. Where are you? Amazon have Stihl oils, reckon should be possible to get it online anywhere really.

 

 

[Stubby]

20 minutes ago, Dan Maynard said:

I wouldn't mess about, get top spec stuff. Where are you? Amazon have Stihl oils, reckon should be possible to get it online anywhere really.

 

 

Red Line is top spec .

[adw]

I reckon your on the red line pay roll Stubby, and dab it behind your ears every morning.

[htb]

Not just his ears

[Dan Maynard]

Sure red line is top spec, not sure about motorcycle 2 stroke oils.

[Bob_z_l]

Thanks All.
 

To answer. I have Stihl saws.

Always have used "red" and last night found I can get "green" delivered very cheaply.

 

I like the idea of Red line (thanks @stubby ) but it would need to demonstrate a real advantage.

 

Thanks

 

Bob

[Stubby]

10 hours ago, htb said:

Not just his ears

Busted ! ?