2 stroke oil to fuel ratio

[aspenarb]

We use car lube 2t ( about £8 a gallon) at a ratio of 25:1 in all the saws husky or stihl and have never had a problem . To avoid confusion we use the same mix in all the strimmers , hedge cutters and blowers which I know is wrong but I feel a tad to much is better than not enough.

 

Mixing 2 Stroke Fuel | STIHL

 

Bob

[Stubby]

We use car lube 2t ( about £8 a gallon) at a ratio of 25:1 in all the saws husky or stihl and have never had a problem . To avoid confusion we use the same mix in all the strimmers , hedge cutters and blowers which I know is wrong but I feel a tad to much is better than not enough.

 

Mixing 2 Stroke Fuel | STIHL

 

Bob

 

From every thing that has been said on here I would say a tad too much is not so good !

[GardenKit]

From every thing that has been said on here I would say a tad too much is not so good !

Looking at the quality of Carlube 2t, I think they are wise to use it at 25:1 !

[Stubby]

Looking at the quality of Carlube 2t, I think they are wise to use it at 25:1 !

 

Ok . Good shout . I use only the good stuff . Red Line racing at 50:1 .......

[aspenarb]

But as below from Stihl its what is recommended. Coupled to the fact we have had no failures related to lubricants in 30 years is it really a problem?

 

Bob

 

 

 

When using STIHL 2 stroke lubricant:

 

Mix at 50:1 (20mls oil per 1 litre fuel)

 

When using any other brand of air cooled 2 stroke:

 

Mix at 25:1 (40mls oil per 1 litre fuel)

 

As petrol has limited shelf life, always mix with fresh regular unleaded, purchased from a reputable large volume fuel supplier

[GardenKit]

But as below from Stihl its what is recommended. Coupled to the fact we have had no failures related to lubricants in 30 years is it really a problem?

 

Bob

 

 

 

When using STIHL 2 stroke lubricant:

 

Mix at 50:1 (20mls oil per 1 litre fuel)

 

When using any other brand of air cooled 2 stroke:

 

Mix at 25:1 (40mls oil per 1 litre fuel)

 

As petrol has limited shelf life, always mix with fresh regular unleaded, purchased from a reputable large volume fuel supplier

No problem at all, if you are having no problems.

 

The Stihl statement applies very well to the product you are using, and covers their rear end very nicely.

 

It is a bit unfair however to those other brands of oil which are equally as good as Stihl oils. Using those oils (or Stihl's ) at 25:1 would cause problems.

[Stubby]

But as below from Stihl its what is recommended. Coupled to the fact we have had no failures related to lubricants in 30 years is it really a problem?

 

Bob

 

 

 

When using STIHL 2 stroke lubricant:

 

Mix at 50:1 (20mls oil per 1 litre fuel)

 

When using any other brand of air cooled 2 stroke:

 

Mix at 25:1 (40mls oil per 1 litre fuel)

 

As petrol has limited shelf life, always mix with fresh regular unleaded, purchased from a reputable large volume fuel supplier

 

Its the " when using any other brand " bit that's wrong . Some are as good or better than Stihl ......

[Eddy_t]

Gardenkit, you got any pics of coke-seizes? I know I worked on a stihl blower and it had a coked exhaust, so much so, that there was only 2mm open

 

 

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[aspenarb]

Its the " when using any other brand " bit that's wrong . Some are as good or better than Stihl ......

 

Because of this thread I have had a look at the spec/grade of oil that stihl recommend and car lube meets the requirement . API,TC . JASO FB Considering the amount we use and the fact we have had no problems I think I will stick with it. At £8 a gallon vs stihl prices someone needs to come up with a valid argument for me to change my mind.

 

Bob

 

http://www.dhequipment.com/Stihl_info/WhyBuyOilScreen.pdf

 

 

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=142424&stc=1&d=1386445789

Edited December 7, 2013 by aspenarb

[Stubby]

Because of this thread I have had a look at the spec/grade of oil that stihl recommend and car lube meets the requirement . API,TC . Considering the amount we use and the fact we have had no problems I think I will stick with it. At £8 a gallon vs stihl prices someone needs to come up with a valid argument for me to change my mind.

 

Bob

 

 

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=142424&stc=1&d=1386445789

 

Thats cool . Go for it / stick with it . Be happy ...