Stihl BR600 written off!

[Tomhjnr]

Had one of our blowers "lock-up" last week. Seems like one of the valves failed, got caught up in the innards of the engine and chain of events following has made the machine beyond economical repair. Basicly list of parts needed is close to price of a new machine. Dealer says it pure unlucky, though im reading that these 4mix engines should be run on fully synth oil due to carbon build up affecting heat dispersion of components.

 

BR600 is a great blower though am in two minds about replacement. Should i go for another one and carrie a seperate 2stoke mix just for the blower, or maybe convert all 2stroke mix's to fully synth?----cost though, we use a couple of gallons every week.

 

Or should we go for a good old fashoned stoker like a BR380?----less blowing power though..

Tom

[MattyF]

personally i very much regret having any thing to do with the 4 mix engine but i am stuck with a km130 that is temprementle to say the least and a load of kombi tools that are useless with out it!!go back to 2 stroke far more reliable!!

[skyhuck]

I thought every one was on fully synthetic two stroke these days.

[Tomhjnr]

I thought every one was on fully synthetic two stroke these days.

 

Not us,,yet! Been on millers semi synth for 20 years, no probs till now.

[Johny Walker]

i just use the red stihl oil, is that synthetic ??

[Tomhjnr]

i just use the red stihl oil, is that synthetic ??

 

im fairly sure its mineral

[skyhuck]

i just use the red stihl oil, is that synthetic ??

 

I think so, could be wrong.

[Tom D]

I use the red stihl stuff too, and I'd like to think that it would be suitable for all their machines!!

 

I hope so anyway.

[tommer9]

I believe that the stihl one is synth too, and is suitable for all machines I was led to understand.

[Tomhjnr]

Red is mineral, HP Super is semi, HP Ultra is fully synth,,,but £23.50 a litre!!