Combi can oil spout in winter.

[Al Duffill]

Hi all, 

 

We all know chain oil takes an age to fill a saw in winter because of the cold but can you recommend any that fit Stihl cans that will make things a little quicker, I’ve seen a Husky spout for winter but does it fit a Stihl can and is it any good, maybe you just do away with spouts and pour straight from the can? 

Thanks✌️

[5thelement]

9 minutes ago, Al Duffill said:

Hi all, 

 

We all know chain oil takes an age to fill a saw in winter because of the cold but can you recommend any that fit Stihl cans that will make things a little quicker, I’ve seen a Husky spout for winter but does it fit a Stihl can and is it any good, maybe you just do away with spouts and pour straight from the can? 

Thanks✌️

Switch to Supertac veg oil for the Winter. 

[GarethM]

As per 5th, switch to a thinner oil of you feel it's a bit slow to pour, other than just using it without the spout.

 

Not sure if eco/veg oils are any thinner than standard 30 chain oil tho.

 

Stihl synth oil was always a bit like water in summer so presumably it's thinner than 30.

Edited November 22 by GarethM

[Gordon S]

45 minutes ago, Al Duffill said:

Hi all, 

 

We all know chain oil takes an age to fill a saw in winter because of the cold but can you recommend any that fit Stihl cans that will make things a little quicker, I’ve seen a Husky spout for winter but does it fit a Stihl can and is it any good, maybe you just do away with spouts and pour straight from the can? 

Thanks✌️

This one works well but is fragile.

 

It fits the Stihl Combi can

 

Spout with Cap for Stihl Combination Fuel/Oil Canister - 0000 881 0128 | L&S Engineers

WWW.LSENGINEERS.CO.UK

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Spout with Cap for Stihl Combination Fuel/Oil Canister Genuine Stihl part OEM No. 0000 881 0128

 

[Muddy42]

 

Not a combi but I use these Oregon 5l containers, pours well straight from the can and refillable. No spouts or funnels required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Al Duffill]

Thanks all, some good ideas there👍

[Mr. Squirrel]

17 hours ago, GarethM said:

 

 

Not sure if eco/veg oils are any thinner than standard 30 chain oil tho.

 

A husky dealer recommended not using bio chain oils unless strictly necessary as they reckoned they gum up on the bar when used irregularly. So I’d guess they’re potentially thicker? 

[openspaceman]

15 minutes ago, Mr. Squirrel said:

A husky dealer recommended not using bio chain oils unless strictly necessary as they reckoned they gum up on the bar when used irregularly. So I’d guess they’re potentially thicker? 

They eventually oxidise, which is the way old fashioned oil paints dry, so they start out thin then go gummy.

[GarethM]

26 minutes ago, Mr. Squirrel said:

A husky dealer recommended not using bio chain oils unless strictly necessary as they reckoned they gum up on the bar when used irregularly. So I’d guess they’re potentially thicker? 

Think it's more they dry out, or however you wish to describe it. It plasticised so must be a reaction with oxygen.

 

I've used veg oil on timber and it's becomes like a sticky clear chewing gum.

Edited November 23 by GarethM