Chain oil ... best bang for the buck?

[Witterings]

I've used Stihl SynthPlus recently and am running low, is there any real difference between that and something like the Silerhook linked here

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverhook-SHCR5-Chainsaw-4-54-Litres/dp/B00YTPOAKS/ref=sr_1_4?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Gcxuld6Xth1IbAmW56AaweTdLVKqEPBkFtuccDxqJjh_rDqezrR0kooIix705HSYGl4LmMxm4SDyLP-MkKRKtNDLKTHmnOyyO5kuYarrSDShvuIFPwwrnRdX1S5bL7JgURyon25WNA-RrshFPFFH-2AAk-4x3vI1NJXah2K7fOPe2Rv8VN6ANDRpLBvNGpaUVL9oZ799mRQ9bkGGfqxwFZbsAjX5lSlcwMSZ1uiR8uc.MEJWde8FiVstavG0juq2oE1Q2F1_doRVvm4Wd8relBU&dib_tag=se&keywords=chainsaw%2Boil&qid=1719048446&rdc=1&sr=8-4&th=1

 

One of the reviews the guy was saying this is "thin" and getting thrown off the chain meaning he used about double the amount so was a false economy buying it.

 

What's people thoughts on the best budget oil / bang for the buck which gives decent protection?

 

 

[GarethM]

Rotatech & Gator, great value and cheapest on eBay.

Edited June 22, 2024 by GarethM

[Stere]

Veg oil rapeseed

[rapalaman]

Rotatech or Gator Oils - similar pricing and quality 

[woody paul]

Gator oils, used it for 10 years now with no problems with bars and chains. 

 

[monkeybusiness]

Just use whatever is cheapest - it all does the same job.

We used 10/40 engine oil at one stage as I could bulk-buy it cheaper than chain oil! 

Rye oils and GB oils are both good value if buying in bulk (a pallet at a time basically, 800l plus). 

[Witterings]

Brilliant .... cheers guys 👍

[Dan Maynard]

Or.. to put the opposite point of view, use the best oil you can. It's such a small percentage of my operating costs I don't see any reason to scrimp, and good oil means my bars last a very long time. Likewise I run Stihl chains, why spend a fortune on a saw then hold it back by not using the best chain?

 

 In the end I think it's more philosophical than practical, you're not going to get rich on the money saving on oil vs bars either way.

Edited June 22, 2024 by Dan Maynard

[Stubby]

  On 22/06/2024 at 09:52, Witterings said:

I've used Stihl SynthPlus recently and am running low, is there any real difference between that and something like the Silerhook linked here

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverhook-SHCR5-Chainsaw-4-54-Litres/dp/B00YTPOAKS/ref=sr_1_4?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Gcxuld6Xth1IbAmW56AaweTdLVKqEPBkFtuccDxqJjh_rDqezrR0kooIix705HSYGl4LmMxm4SDyLP-MkKRKtNDLKTHmnOyyO5kuYarrSDShvuIFPwwrnRdX1S5bL7JgURyon25WNA-RrshFPFFH-2AAk-4x3vI1NJXah2K7fOPe2Rv8VN6ANDRpLBvNGpaUVL9oZ799mRQ9bkGGfqxwFZbsAjX5lSlcwMSZ1uiR8uc.MEJWde8FiVstavG0juq2oE1Q2F1_doRVvm4Wd8relBU&dib_tag=se&keywords=chainsaw%2Boil&qid=1719048446&rdc=1&sr=8-4&th=1

 

One of the reviews the guy was saying this is "thin" and getting thrown off the chain meaning he used about double the amount so was a false economy buying it.

 

What's people thoughts on the best budget oil / bang for the buck which gives decent protection?

 

 

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Your not far from DM Chainsaws at Walberton me thinks . Go there and by a big tub of theirs . I have used it for years , never a problem .

[aspenarb]

We still use John ( member) at Rye oils for chain oil and other lubricants, 200ltr barrels are good value and most of their stuff is next day delivery

 

Bob

 

 

Edited June 22, 2024 by aspenarb