Pecosbill7
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I would go totally insane if I lived in California. I don’t know how you can stand it.2-strokes are getting banned here.
It is illegal to start up a 2-stroke bowers or brush cutter in city limits...
I would go totally insane if I lived in California. I don’t know how you can stand it.2-strokes are getting banned here.
It is illegal to start up a 2-stroke bowers or brush cutter in city limits...
Actually, Stabil does also remove water. The Marine Formula Stabil has more of the water-fighting additives, but both Stabil 360 and the regular red Stabil also remove water.Stabil isn't designed to keep water out of your fuel, that's what keeping a clean fuel can is for. Stabil is only a fuel stabilizer, and it does a very good job at that.
Interesting - Stihl HP Ultra regularly gets panned on several chainsaw repair sites. It's been a while since I read through the specs and reviewed the comments, so I don't recall all of the details, but if I remember correctly, Stihl Ultra is a JASO "FC" rated oil - a good spec, and definitely a step up from FB rated oils. Stihl HP+ oil also contains no fuel stabilzers. If you use your fuel up quickly, or add your own stabilizer, that may not be a concern for you.When it comes to 2 stroke oils, he did some research on that for me as well. The stihl HP is the best, readily available, 2 stroke oil to use FOR A CHAINSAW. My local dealer agrees. He sells Echos, Stihl and Husky, along with all of their oils, premix fuels, etc. He tells people to run the Stihl HP in everything. The plugs and screens in both my ms170 and 562xp are pretty clean.
No, Stihl does not make their own oil. They contract with another manufacturer to make it for their to Stihl specifications. Like @walhondingMF, I had also heard they did this through Castrol, but I can't swear that is the case. Husqvarna XP+ and Redmax 2 cycle oilsSo Stihl produces their own 2 stroke oil? Or are they rebranding an oil manufactured by another company?
The frog being slowly cook in water as it's heated...I would go totally insane if I lived in California. I don’t know how you can stand it.
Canned fuel is kind of pricey if you use your saw very much. I keep a couple cans around "just in case", or for equipment that's kind of finicky on fuel, but most of the time just do my own pre-mix. Non-E if I have any, but E10 seems OK too. Generally use it up before it goes stale.For the last 10 years or so, all my saws are run on canned fuel, in my case Echo Red Armor 50-1.
I'd say my ancient 028 is my best saw but I also own a couple Echo's, a CS top handle Arborists saw as well as a 590 Timber Wolf or Bear or whatever it;s called and a Stihl 075 and a Stihl 090. The last 2 are devoid of fuel and oil and just sit on a shelf. Too heavy for this old man to use anyway. Bought them both new when I bought the 028, many, many moons ago.
Far as I'm concerned for value, you cannot beat an Echo, the new Stihl's are over priced and I don't care for their fuel injection either.
I know they say it - but test it and you see!Actually, Stabil does also remove water. The Marine Formula Stabil has more of the water-fighting additives, but both Stabil 360 and the regular red Stabil also remove water.
What is a stratifed motor?I have a 272 and it is a good saw. Super dependable. I like to use it.
I agree on the spring anti vibe being better than rubber bushings. That is why I said earlier in this thread the Stihl 361 is the best saw going. It has spring antivibe, a true 2 stoke, and non stratified motor.
The 372 is a great saw, but there are two different 372. The later "XP" model is an EPA saw, the earlier non XP is a non stratified motor. The earlier 372 OE is much better than the later 372 XP.
I ran the 500i once for a tank of gas. Boy did that tank go fast. But nice saw...
This is what my logger is using now.Ran my new Husqvarna 562XP MKII today for the first time.
I'm going to like this saw. Sound reminds me of my old SuperXL. Has that old growl to it.![]()
Not something I ever had an issue with with my 028 that is old enough to vote. Always pops on the second pull, sometimes the first and I use canned fuel because I'm only an ocassional user. The saws might sit for months and not used. Here lately however, they are getting used almost every day. Had a lot of wind and blow downs. been using my stump grinder a lot as well.Stihls are still trying to get theirs started.