My Ace hardware now carries Stihl oil.
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I had a Brison 6.4 twin apart the other day that had been ruined by running it with Amsoil at 100: 1. The engine looked almost like it had been straight gassed.
I had a Brison 6.4 twin apart the other day that had been ruined by running it with Amsoil at 100: 1. The engine looked almost like it had been straight gassed.
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i would never run 100-1 mix in anything. i used one oil a few years back, it was called opti 2 oil. you would mix 1 1/2 to 2 oz per gallon. it was reg 2 cycle oil,not syn. anyway it's very good at that ratio. avail at better lawn mower shops. it's on the net at opti 2 oil.com check it out...........RON
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RE: My Ace hardware now carries Stihl oil.
My Ace Hardware also carries the Stihl oil, but there is one problem. I picked up 2 bottles of HP Ultra, in a 6.4 oz bottle. It says to mix the contents with 2-1/2 gallons of gasoline. It doesn't say what oil to gas mix you have at 2-1/2 gal to the contents of the bottle. Apparently this stuff is only for mixing oil to gas at one ratio, and it doesn't even give that on the bottle. 30:1 40:1 50:1? It doesn't say anything on the bottle.
The bottles of 2 cycle oil usually give mixing amounts for several different gas to oil percentages.
What is up with Stihl? It would be nice to know what percentage oil gas mix you get. I have motors on 50:1, and some on 40:1 and 30:1. How do I come up with mix amounts, when they don't even tell what percentage you come up with by adding the 6.4 oz to 2-1/2 gallons of gas?
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The bottles of 2 cycle oil usually give mixing amounts for several different gas to oil percentages.
What is up with Stihl? It would be nice to know what percentage oil gas mix you get. I have motors on 50:1, and some on 40:1 and 30:1. How do I come up with mix amounts, when they don't even tell what percentage you come up with by adding the 6.4 oz to 2-1/2 gallons of gas?
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Hey guys....I'm not ignorant enough that I can't divide the total ounces of gasoline by total ounces of oil.
My point was....why doesn't Stihl have a mixture chart of gas to oil on their bottle like every other 2 stroke oil manufacture?
I shouldn't need my calculator with me at the store to select my oil purchase.
This is a FAIL on Stihl's part in my opinion.
Just saying,
Greg
My point was....why doesn't Stihl have a mixture chart of gas to oil on their bottle like every other 2 stroke oil manufacture?
I shouldn't need my calculator with me at the store to select my oil purchase.
This is a FAIL on Stihl's part in my opinion.
Just saying,
Greg
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ORIGINAL: OldRookie
Hey guys....I'm not ignorant enough that I can't divide the total ounces of gasoline by total ounces of oil.
My point was....why doesn't Stihl have a mixture chart of gas to oil on their bottle like every other 2 stroke oil manufacture?
I shouldn't need my calculator with me at the store to select my oil purchase.
This is a FAIL on Stihl's part in my opinion.
Just saying,
Greg
Hey guys....I'm not ignorant enough that I can't divide the total ounces of gasoline by total ounces of oil.
My point was....why doesn't Stihl have a mixture chart of gas to oil on their bottle like every other 2 stroke oil manufacture?
I shouldn't need my calculator with me at the store to select my oil purchase.
This is a FAIL on Stihl's part in my opinion.
Just saying,
Greg
Quote from their website. " Remember that all STIHL products use the same 50:1 fuel mix, so the fuel you used for your trimmer will work in your blower or chain saw, while your trimmer is in storage. "
Sorry they didn't come to your house and mix it for you.
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RE: My Ace hardware now carries Stihl oil.
Definately a FAIL on their part.
It says to mix 2.5 gal with the contents of the container. OK...but doesn't state the mix ratio you end up with...FAIL.
Unable to verify that all Stihl products use a 50:1 mix on all of the products on their web site, as I don't carry a computer with me to the hardware store FAIL.
Greg
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It says to mix 2.5 gal with the contents of the container. OK...but doesn't state the mix ratio you end up with...FAIL.
Unable to verify that all Stihl products use a 50:1 mix on all of the products on their web site, as I don't carry a computer with me to the hardware store FAIL.
Greg
(Edited by Rcpilot)
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O.R.,
I'm thinking Stihl really doesn't care much if you (or anyone else) buy their oil for your plane, boat or anything else not actually in the Stihl product line? Your comments likely have much more relevance regarding oil intended for use by the general buying public (Pennzoil, Klotz, Amsoil, etc.)?
Agreed though, it wouldn't cost them much to mention 50:1 someplace either.... especialy if they're marketing through the likes of neighborhood ACE stores?
I'm thinking Stihl really doesn't care much if you (or anyone else) buy their oil for your plane, boat or anything else not actually in the Stihl product line? Your comments likely have much more relevance regarding oil intended for use by the general buying public (Pennzoil, Klotz, Amsoil, etc.)?
Agreed though, it wouldn't cost them much to mention 50:1 someplace either.... especialy if they're marketing through the likes of neighborhood ACE stores?
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RE: My Ace hardware now carries Stihl oil.
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Definately a FAIL on their part.
It says to mix 2.5 gal with the contents of the container. OK...but doesn't state the mix ratio you end up with...FAIL.
Unable to verify on their web site as I don't carry a computer with me to the hardware store FAIL.
Greg
Definately a FAIL on their part.
It says to mix 2.5 gal with the contents of the container. OK...but doesn't state the mix ratio you end up with...FAIL.
Unable to verify on their web site as I don't carry a computer with me to the hardware store FAIL.
Greg
You are the one that's " Failing " to understand that no one needs to know the ratio for mowing their lawn, or otherwise. They produce good oil, just use it as directed, and be happy !
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For my lawn equipment, I use whatever is being sold at the hardware store, Pro-Mix, etc... But I have only one gas engine for RC planes. The manual for my RC gas engine specifically states to use either Stihl HP Ultra or Redline at 50:1 ratio, even for break-in. So, I have only used Stihl HP Ultra for my engine just to stay safe warranty-wise. The engine is only 1 year old with only 2 gallons through it, so too early to tell.
I use the small 2.6 0z bottles and mix it with exactly 1 gallon of gas. So I don't have to mess with calculating ratios. For my convenience, future model gas engines I might purchase will have to run at 50:1. So, that throws out some brands from my potential purchase list.
I use the small 2.6 0z bottles and mix it with exactly 1 gallon of gas. So I don't have to mess with calculating ratios. For my convenience, future model gas engines I might purchase will have to run at 50:1. So, that throws out some brands from my potential purchase list.
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RE: My Ace hardware now carries Stihl oil.
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You are the one that's '' Failing '' to understand that no one needs to know the ratio for mowing their lawn, or otherwise.
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So no one ever needs to know the oil percentage in their gas? Do Tell.
What if a person goes to Ace to pick up 2 stroke oil for his 30:1 lawn product. He buys Sthil because he heard it was the greatest oil in the Universe. He gets 2-1/2 gallons of gas, dumps in the Stihl as directed on the bottle. Shortly afterward he burns up his brand new lawn care equipment engine.
I would think that he would like to have known the oil to gas ratio.
If you don't know what you are posting about...don't post at all.
Greg
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Maybe you should both take a break from this thread? It's just oil for lawn mowers. Take a pill, or go flying.
You are the one that's '' Failing '' to understand that no one needs to know the ratio for mowing their lawn, or otherwise.
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So no one ever needs to know the oil percentage in their gas? Do Tell.
What if a person goes to Ace to pick up 2 stroke oil for his 30:1 lawn product. He buys Sthil because he heard it was the greatest oil in the Universe. He gets 2-1/2 gallons of gas, dumps in the Stihl as directed on the bottle. Shortly afterward he burns up his brand new lawn care equipment engine.
I would think that he would like to have known the oil to gas ratio.
If you don't know what you are posting about...don't post at all.
Greg
(edited by Rcpilot)
Maybe you should both take a break from this thread? It's just oil for lawn mowers. Take a pill, or go flying.
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Stihl is only marketing their oil for their equipment to run on 50:1. They are not interested in making claims for other engines. Therefore, they probably intentionally leave out any information of mixing ratios in their labels. I believe someone else mentioned that earllier in this thread.
Perhaps Stihl considers their engines superior and require only 50:1 compared to inferior engines that need 30:1 mix. As I mentioned before, I do not intend to buy model engines that require more than 50:1 oil ratio.
Perhaps Stihl considers their engines superior and require only 50:1 compared to inferior engines that need 30:1 mix. As I mentioned before, I do not intend to buy model engines that require more than 50:1 oil ratio.
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Stihl is only marketing their oil for their equipment to run on 50:1. They are not interested in making claims for other engines. Therefore, they probably intentionally leave out any information of mixing ratios in their labels. I believe someone else mentioned that earllier in this thread.
Perhaps Stihl considers their engines superior and require only 50:1 compared to inferior engines that need 30:1 mix. As I mentioned before, I do not intend to buy model engines that require more than 50:1 oil ratio.
Stihl is only marketing their oil for their equipment to run on 50:1. They are not interested in making claims for other engines. Therefore, they probably intentionally leave out any information of mixing ratios in their labels. I believe someone else mentioned that earllier in this thread.
Perhaps Stihl considers their engines superior and require only 50:1 compared to inferior engines that need 30:1 mix. As I mentioned before, I do not intend to buy model engines that require more than 50:1 oil ratio.
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That's why they sell ratio measuring cups at most outdoor power equipment dealers
It'll last a lifetime and takes out all the guess work[8D]
Pete
It'll last a lifetime and takes out all the guess work[8D]
Pete
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I'm standing by just in case someone decides to get upset and bent out of shape over the discussion of oil?
I'm standing by just in case someone decides to get upset and bent out of shape over the discussion of oil?
Oh and BTW OldRookie, I heard a guy say something very intelligent one day and it has stuck with me since.
And I quote: "Math has been working for centuries"
They are practically telling you the ratio on the side of the container. LOL
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On the bold, thinking you might change your mind here some day? Never running ''inferior'' engines requiring more oil than 50:1 is going to have you missing out on a lot of fun the guys running the smaller 10-20cc gassers are having? Thinking you may even enjoy running 20:1 some day? Nothing inferior about the smaller gassers, they're just smaller. That little rod bearing needs a lttle more protection and cooling than a bigger one needs... but suit yourself.
ORIGINAL: hsukaria
Stihl is only marketing their oil for their equipment to run on 50:1. They are not interested in making claims for other engines. Therefore, they probably intentionally leave out any information of mixing ratios in their labels. I believe someone else mentioned that earllier in this thread.
Perhaps Stihl considers their engines superior and require only 50:1 compared to inferior engines that need 30:1 mix. As I mentioned before, I do not intend to buy model engines that require more than 50:1 oil ratio.
Stihl is only marketing their oil for their equipment to run on 50:1. They are not interested in making claims for other engines. Therefore, they probably intentionally leave out any information of mixing ratios in their labels. I believe someone else mentioned that earllier in this thread.
Perhaps Stihl considers their engines superior and require only 50:1 compared to inferior engines that need 30:1 mix. As I mentioned before, I do not intend to buy model engines that require more than 50:1 oil ratio.
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Thank you!!! Who sez RCU Moderators are mean and uncooperative? Not our engine moderator.....for sure!!
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I'm standing by just in case someone decides to get upset and bent out of shape over the discussion of oil?
I'm standing by just in case someone decides to get upset and bent out of shape over the discussion of oil?
Oh, I forgot, it's that math guy isn't it?
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Personally I've got a ''bee'' with an ''itch'' too. Why come we don't get oil in percent??? We had it that way for centuries, or is that decades, with glow gas? Why come, huh??
Oh, I forgot, it's that math guy isn't it?
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I'm standing by just in case someone decides to get upset and bent out of shape over the discussion of oil?
I'm standing by just in case someone decides to get upset and bent out of shape over the discussion of oil?
Oh, I forgot, it's that math guy isn't it?
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RE: My Ace hardware now carries Stihl oil.
My Ace Hardware store has carried Stihl products, including the oils in all the sizes for many, many years, so this is not something new for at least some of the stores.
I have bean using Ultra for my gassers since I started flying gas, and mix it at 40:1. Using complex mathematics, I was actually able to do this. Seriously, I use a medicine cup with measurements on the side to add the extra partial part of a bottle to one gallon.
I have bean using Ultra for my gassers since I started flying gas, and mix it at 40:1. Using complex mathematics, I was actually able to do this. Seriously, I use a medicine cup with measurements on the side to add the extra partial part of a bottle to one gallon.