2 stroke mixture for older saws

[33bk]

i got told a few months by a stihl man . When using older machinery you should add more 2 stroke oil to fuel to prolong engine wear . Is this true if so when should you start using more oil and how much oil should you use . Any ideas anyone ?

[Mesterh]

When you say old machinery do you mean really old stuff or just saws say 10 years old etc?

 

If its the former then maybe they were designed to run on a different type of 2 stroke than modern saws.

 

If its the latter then narr modern 2 stroke is good stuff and if the saw is worn a new piston and rings should sort it.

[john dawson]

ive only heard that the newer 4-mix engines prefer the newer 2stroke mixing oil, simply cus of the construction of the engines and the materials used.

[liamjordan]

i mix at 25:1 for the old dolmars

[Mozza]

i mix at 25:1 for the old dolmars

 

I was just going to say ask Ace, hes got plenty of old saws

[liamjordan]

I was just going to say ask Ace, hes got plenty of old saws

 

old saws are gooooooooooooooood

[Mozza]

 

old saws are gooooooooooooooood

 

Was that "good" stretched out because your body is still vibrating from using the saws??

[liamjordan]

Was that "good" stretched out because your body is still vibrating from using the saws??

hahaa they ent that bad really! but i must admit you could probably leave some of them idleing on a tree and they would sned it for you

[Mozza]

hahaa they ent that bad really! but i must admit you could probably leave some of them idleing on a tree and they would sned it for you

 

 

Id love a day playing with the saws you and your grandad share mate, great looking stuff you got