Is your chain oil sticky??

[pleasant]

12 minutes ago, Stere said:

Had an oil pump gum up with regular mineral oil also.

 

 

 

 

Yup...Seen that as well. With bio though it is GUARANTEED to gum up. Normal stuff...less so.

[peatff]

23 hours ago, Stere said:

Had an oil pump gum up with regular mineral oil also.

 

I've always topped my saws up with mineral oil before putting them away and apart from a bit leaking out I've never had any problems Some must use different anti fling ingredients

[john87]

2 hours ago, peatff said:

 

I've always topped my saws up with mineral oil before putting them away and apart from a bit leaking out I've never had any problems Some must use different anti fling ingredients

I am no expert on oil, but i know a bit.. Cheap shitty oil oxidises. That would make it gum up.. The oil turns a darker colour as it does so if that is any help??

 

I do like you, when i am finished, i clean the things and top them up with fuel and oil all ready for next time!

 

john..

 

[Justme]

I have been using what ever oil I can find cheapest in my processor.

 

Last delivery did not arrive on time so had to buy a barrel locally to the job.

 

All they had was Oregon.

 

Totally different beast.

Using about 40% less oil, chain is not stretching (normally tighten twice a day & now fresh chains are fit & forget)or needing changing as much & bar wear massively reduced.

Balances out the extra cost.

[pleasant]

3 hours ago, Justme said:

I have been using what ever oil I can find cheapest in my processor.

 

Last delivery did not arrive on time so had to buy a barrel locally to the job.

 

All they had was Oregon.

 

Totally different beast.

Using about 40% less oil, chain is not stretching (normally tighten twice a day & now fresh chains are fit & forget)or needing changing as much & bar wear massively reduced.

Balances out the extra cost.

Yup.....we sell both Stihl Synth and the 'traditional' Oregon......Oregon the better seller once customers have tried both. It's good stuff.

[Stubby]

On 05/06/2022 at 10:50, john87 said:

No surprise there then.. Why on earth would anyone use cooking oil in their saw?? I have a bit to do with old motorbikes and there are always people on about what oil to use. I always tell them the same, "what ever the makers told you, your bike has lasted 70 years so far, so i think the makers might have specified the correct oil" I doubt the saw makers tell you to put cooking oil in it..

 

Each to their own though..

 

john..

Some sensitive sites like SSSI and water course sites won't allow anything else .

[Dan Maynard]

2 hours ago, pleasant said:

Yup.....we sell both Stihl Synth and the 'traditional' Oregon......Oregon the better seller once customers have tried both. It's good stuff.

I think he was comparing Oregon to cheap stuff though? I've no complaints with synthplus.

[Justme]

19 hours ago, pleasant said:

Yup.....we sell both Stihl Synth and the 'traditional' Oregon......Oregon the better seller once customers have tried both. It's good stuff.

How much per 20/25L & do you ship?

[Justme]

17 hours ago, Dan Maynard said:

I think he was comparing Oregon to cheap stuff though? I've no complaints with synthplus.

Not used synth since I started using a processor but on my saw it was costing more in bar oil than petrol.

[pleasant]

14 minutes ago, Justme said:

How much per 20/25L & do you ship?

Sorry mate....collection only. No shipping