which mix ratio would be best for 385 XP

[huskywilson]

Hi Guys , i now have a used 385 xp and use Aspen on my 3 saws,61(266XP top end) 372 xp and the 385 xp , looking at some forums i seen some folk use 40:1 or 32:1 even on big saws , is this old school way or is the modern synthetic oils or Aspen 2 fine with the 385 at 50:1?

i used to use husky xp oil at 50:1 but changed to Aspen which i like , i can obviously work out how much extra XP oil will be used to make it 40:1 , but is it worth it , any input will be appreciated .

[Mick Dempsey]

I use 50.1 on all my saws from the toppers to the 088.

Edited February 29, 2016 by Mick Dempsey

[Lillywhite Timber]

A question of choice once you error slightly on the rich side i think . I hope im not jinxing anything but i have had a remarkably trouble free run at 45:1 over the last 2 seasons . Considering im using older (although superbly fettled by Spud) saws . When my 2nd sub 1 year old husqy seized a couple of years ago i eventually bypassed my worse than useless dealer and went to the importer .

He was absolutely adamant that husqy xp oil was up to any application .

[Riggerbear]

150ml to 5 litres of petrol, so a about 37.5:1 using Oregon 2 stroke has worked for me for years.

[biggarlogs]

I always put 500 ml in 20 litres of pectrol. 400 for 50:1 and 100 for the can.not sure what mix that gives but works for me.never had any barrel or piston probs in 20 year's

[Stubby]

50 : 1 here as well on everything . Aspen 4 mixed with Red line racing 2T oil for me .

[shavey]

50 : 1 here as well on everything . Aspen 4 mixed with Red line racing 2T oil for me .

 

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[TreeswingerPerth]

Aspen here , never had a problem.

[elder]

50:1 all the time either oregan or husqvarna oil never had any issues in 20 years. Aspen some times as well. Husqvarna has been 50:1 for years.

[huskywilson]

thanks guys , i,ll prob stick to the Aspen at 50:1 , never had an issue but not used a 85 cc saw until now so was just wondering