Click below 👇👇👇 for the links to the other questions... ⭐30 DAYS OF QUESTIONS⭐ - (Links will be updated as the videos are put out) 👉DAY 1 - Is A Stihl 4-Mix Engine A 2-Stroke Or A 4-Stroke? ➜ ruclips.net/video/QF__8hs0bo8/видео.html 👉DAY 2 - Are John Deere riding lawn mowers made by MTD? ➜ ruclips.net/video/iCJsWsd6SLo/видео.html 👉DAY 3 - How Do I Break In A New Chainsaw? ➜ ruclips.net/video/NE4Q1Y8v2U4/видео.html 👉DAY 4 - Does Soaking WeedEater Line In Water Actually Help? ➜ ruclips.net/video/84hFN_jveMc/видео.html 👉DAY 5 - Why Does My Briggs Lawn Mower Say Never Change The Oil? ➜ ruclips.net/video/IVGmetgOcgo/видео.html 👉DAY 6 - Can I Use Outboard Mix Oil In My Chain Saw? ➜ ruclips.net/video/AlmegbfUJpU/видео.html 👉DAY 7 - What Is Your Favorite Chain Saw? ➜ ruclips.net/video/wMJeH0jCcHM/видео.html 👉DAY 8 - Why Does My Grass Chute Keep Plugging Up? ➜ ruclips.net/video/WtbhiNy42IU/видео.html 👉DAY 9 - What Does The Purge Bulb Actually Do? ➜ ruclips.net/video/sbDPU73fQQY/видео.html 👉DAY 10 - What Is Your Favorite Penetrating Oil? ➜ ruclips.net/video/jrzNv_Db0ZA/видео.html 👉DAY 11 - How Do I UnFlood My Chainsaw Or Weed Eater? ➜ ruclips.net/video/n0UnfoL5qWk/видео.html 👉DAY 13 - Why Does My Leaf Blower Bog Out When I Pull The Trigger? ➜ ruclips.net/video/O4fMjSg7Z_U/видео.html 👉DAY 14 - What Does WARRANTY Actually Mean? ➜ ruclips.net/video/D-8054Q6vx0/видео.html 👉DAY 15 - Can I Remove ETHANOL From My Gas? ➜ ruclips.net/video/qZo4ItYiMCQ/видео.html 👉DAY 16 - Why Is My Pressure Washer So Hard To Pull Start? ➜ ruclips.net/video/Apipsdmf8qs/видео.html 👉DAY 17 - Why does my chainsaw leak oil when I’m not using it? ➜ ruclips.net/video/3P5ITSFWUZg/видео.html 👉DAY 18 - Can I Use Old Dirty Motor Oil As Bar And Chain Oil In My Chain Saw? ➜ ruclips.net/video/ilRZNsBNE3Y/видео.html 👉DAY 19 - Should I Buy My John Deere Lawn Mower From Home Depot Or My Dealer? ➜ ruclips.net/video/IZRjSYwYhyc/видео.html 👉DAY 20 - Do Battery Powered Chain Saws Work Good? ➜ ruclips.net/video/Zb8XNGfHsQU/видео.html 👉DAY 21 - Honda Is Stopping Lawn Mower Production? FAKE NEWS!! ➜ ruclips.net/video/y4TSwWHFb-o/видео.html 👉DAY 22 - Will cleaning the rust off my flywheel help with spark? ➜ ruclips.net/video/w8-exMgUhuc/видео.html 👉DAY 23 - NO SPARK! How Do I Know If My Coil / Ignition Module Is Faulty? ➜ ruclips.net/video/HBFz_N0SxuY/видео.html 👉DAY 24 - Will I DESTROY My Pressure Washer By Doing THIS? ➜ ruclips.net/video/22OlLNAZKa8/видео.html 👉DAY 25 - How Do I Fix An On/Off Kill Switch? ➜ ruclips.net/video/IyaUpGh19CI/видео.html 👉DAY 26 - Why doesn’t my lawnmower have an oil drain plug on it? ➜ ruclips.net/video/BXJbWWhMk0s/видео.html 👉DAY 27 - Why Is There Black Oil Coming Out Of My Muffler? ➜ ruclips.net/video/SNHdUh5tRoA/видео.html 👉DAY 28 - Can I Put A LONGER Bar On My Chain Saw? ➜ ruclips.net/video/OrRux_GSQQQ/видео.html 👉DAY 29 - Why Does My Engine STOP Running After A Few Minutes? ➜ ruclips.net/video/m5LEwNi-geM/видео.html 👉DAY 30 - Can I Make A Lawn Mower Run On Propane? ➜ ruclips.net/video/UkYCa1WhFGs/видео.html
I personally run everything I own at 50:1. Have never scored or blown up an engine and I’ve built thousands of chainsaws. Definitely important to add that disclaimer though. It is always up to the end user to make a decision on what oil/gas ratio to use in their equipment.
The best part of this video was at the 2-minute mark when April was able to help you with your words and she said "Better" That was perfect April. Steve needs to keep you around. I run all Stihl products and they call for 50:1. I bought a 2-gallon gas can and I only use that gas can for my mixed fuel. I dump a bottle of oil in the gas can and fill it up with gas and off I go. Thank you, Steve & April.
I have 11 two-cycle engines. Four of them are from the 1990’s when I was using Echo 50:1. In 2002, I began using Amsoil mixed at 80:1. I have used Amsoil ever since, except for the Opti-2 that my wife won which lasted for five years. The last couple of years I have been mixing the Amsoil at 90:1. I have had no issues.
Another excellent video, Steve and April! Another important point that a lot of people forget when referring to old two stroke equipment and the 32:1 or 16:1 ratios, back then they were using leaded gasoline. It definitely made a difference in prolonging engine life. That was a needed advantage, since those old 30 weight motor oils broke down so quickly.
That mix question is good for ENDLESS debate and discussion.😄 I’ve finally gotten brave and decided to run about 40:1 in everything, even the Homelite I bought in 1974 that’s marked 16:1. I read somewhere that certain foreign manuals for larger saws like my Husqvarna 385XP recommend richer than 50:1, maybe even 33:1. I think 40:1 with good oil should be pretty safe.👍
I've been using Amsoil Saber at 100:1 in most of my small 2 strokes the last 20 years with absolutely no issues. Also have not fouled a plug on any of them in the same timeframe.
You hit the nail on the head with this one, Steve. I've got two strokes from the eighties to the present and as two stroke oil technology has advanced, my mixing ratio has changed. I use a two-stroke oil that is recommended by the manufacturer to be mixed at 100:1. I actually mix it at 70:1 because it's a little easier with my setup. I've been using the same oil at the 70:1 ratio in all my two strokes for years with no issues. As motor oil has advanced.....so has two stroke oil.
I use Amsoil mixed 100-1 in all my two cycle equipment, in my 40 year old Olympic chainsaw, lawnboy lawnmower and Remington chainsaw and weed whip, they all run great.
What is the thought run an engine at 100:1? Another ounce or two sure can't hurt. I just tore down a failed Weed Eater that was using Amsoil. The inside of the engine had no signs of oil residue. With only adding 1.3 ounces of oil per gallon, maybe he didn't measure precisely. When I tear down an engine running 40 or 50 to 1, things are lubricated well. I would rather double the amount and not worry if I didn't measure correctly.
50:1 works for everything. I used this ratio for 30 years. STENS has 2 STROKE oil that works with any ratio. I remember using SAE30 oil for 2 stroke mix and bar oil if I had nothing else.
Very good Oil, been using it for 20 plus years in every 2 stroke engine I have I own 10 chainsaws and miscellaneous lawn equipment Never had any oil related problems 👍🏻
I like that you are answering questions. I have one machine that says use the 50:1 mix. I read a comment that the manufacturers want to pollute less so they use less oil in the mix. The commenter said that he uses 40:1 in all of his machines. The worst outcome is oil fouling on the plug. I haven’t found it happening.
When you were describing the modern oil, the word/phrase you were looking for is "More Gooder". You're welcome. I've always found that using a little more oil (lower ratio) is safer..... i.e., more gooder.
Wow Steve! I never knew that it was possible to mix all to 40:1! I also have a few jugs of 2 stroke gas ratios. Maybe I will go down to two jugs, One 16:1 and one 40:1 and see how it works for me. The old ones I still like to treat to more oil, but the newer ones that call for like 32:1, maybe ill try 40:1 with the Echo Red Armor Oil. Thank you for the great video!!! Have a good one Steve and April!
In Australia we have lots of 2 Stroke engines that uses 25.1 even through to the early 2000 before EPA stepped in to reduce emissions. Victa never changed that 25:1 ratio on their 2000+ Motors when these oils came out with all these newer oils about.
I worked for an equipment rental company and that was their policy, one mix for all two stroke equipment no matter what the manufacturer called for. The oil we used was Opti2, it worked well!
Agreed👍🏻 40:1 with modern 2t oil is generally pretty safe for everything. Tho I do sometimes mix 32:1 and retune accordingly. IMO, oil is cheap insurance and a potential fouled spark plug is cheaper than a potential scored piston and cylinder or failed bearings! (Tho it's been proven to work, I'm too old school to trust 50:1 even in modern equipment) thanks for sharing! Excited to see tomorrow's video😎
Very informative on this one. Going back to my dirt bike days mixing gas and oil to 32:1, I still mix at the ratio for all my 2 stroke equipment. Yes I go through spark plugs more often, and they smoke a little more, but the equipment still runs great.
I mix 5 gallons at a time and always add just a little more oil. My guess is it’s 45:1 and never been an issue in 36 years of landscaping. Also never let gas get more than 2 weeks old helps a lot too.
OMG !!! Behave Steve, there is a Lady in the room 🤣😂 I use a 50 to 1 mix, but only add fuel to about an inch or so below the 1 gallon mark which puts me about 40:1 ish. Right on man!! I show customers what I do almost every day. I also have never had a problem doing it that way. Thanks so much, Great Video !!
I use a 40:1 mix for everything, too! I mix one gallon of non-ethanol gas & oil at a time to keep it as fresh as possible. My 1993 McCulloch Pro Mac III Super grass/brush trimmer & 2000 Poulan 2900 Farmhand chainsaw use a recommend a 40:1 mix. 50:1 is recommended for my 1995 Husqvarna 257 & 2005 Jonsered CS-2152 chainsaws, but I use the same 40:1 gas/oil mix for them too. I own 72 acres of woods & burn firewood. My stuff gets used, and I have never replaced a 2-stroke piece of equipment yet. My dad gave me his Husky 257 chainsaw about 7-8 years ago. I can't vouch for its entire life.
The one I use in all my, lawn equipment! Here in the States is called Opti-2 And it works great! Have used it for years now! It comes in 1 gallon and 2 1/2 gallon mix! And it has fuel stabilizer in it! Also use Ethanol free premium fuel when I mix it! But If I Buy a brand new Stihl whatever. It may be! I use their premium mix fuel until! The warranty is up! Just in case, something happens to it! But great, video, Steve and April Cheers, Folks!
I used to have the same situation with multiple gas mixes. I went to all Stihl engines that use the same mix. Maybe a helpful tip for your viewers, I put duct tape one the handle of the can that has the mixed fuel
Great minds think alike. 40 to 1 is my insurance policy against poor gas quality. I use Stihl Ultra because it's a Castrol made product and those guys make the best high performance oils. It's never let me down. Burns clean and smoke free. Never gums up my carbs. Premium unleaded 98 Ron.
I run stihl hp ultra at 50:1 and I mix it with aspen 4 for the cleanest highest quality fuel mix I can get for the 500i. It also has a shelf life of years rather than months.. I love the 30 days of questions, Steve out!!
All of my home 2 stroke equipment uses a 40:1 mixture. (Premium oil, of course!) But my 9.9 Yamaha outboard requires an amazing (to me) ratio of 100:1!! Bought it lightly used in 1998, and it's still going strong! Looks like new inside. I inspect the bores every fall when I put her away for the winter. Thanks, Steve and April! Keep up the great work!
Hey Steve really enjoy your Channel April is good adition to your show. I was a little surprised to see most folks use 40:1 mix ratio. For about 40 years now, I have always mixed at 50:1 with full synthetic 2 stroke oil. AMS Sabre for air cooled engines. Almost always use ethanol-free fuel and a high quality octane booster if I cannot get premium 91 or greater. Synth 2 stroke oil is expensive so 50:1 also saves a few toonies. Never had an oil related failure yet. My 2 cents. Cheers🍺
I remember the 30wt motor mix too. Notice that 40:1 would work, but I only used it in a pinch. Your logic makes sense why I hadn't destroyed an engine. O yea! My brother poured raw gas into an old Homelite saw. Needless to say! It melted the needle bearing to the crank shaft.
I find 40:1 to be the sweet spot for me. Tends to run best cold and hot weather and in every 2 stroke I own no matter the brand or age. For example I have early 041 AV Sthil, 372xp husqvara, poulan 4218, and 4-5 different weed eater’s in different brands and ages. The 3 saws run like a top. I cut some down trees for an older neighbor couple days ago after ice storm and after I shut saw off he asks what kind of saw is that it’s scary nasty cutting everything like butter. It was the 372xp he’s right I don’t let others besides my old man run it😂. The 041 probably nastier and heavier so I left at the house!
I have stuck with 25:1 for 45 years, the only problem I have had is with a small Husqvarna brush cutter dripping oil from the exhaust. I wore out a Homelite chainsaw, when I stripped it down the bore and piston were perfect, the crank case was clean and only the rings were worn out.
Not sure if anyone else has said this, but 40:1 with good quality synthetic 2T only. Don’t go using your basic garden variety 2T (designed to be run at 25:1) and expect your expensive chainsaw or outdoor power equipment to last long.
Yup, 40:1 BUT...I only use Bombardier Injection oil, from many many years of high perfomance ski doos and never an oil related issue. My 1971 McCulloch 710A,with points ignition loves it, as do the rest of my old chains saws.
yep my Dad was a small engine mechanic he had been a mechanic since the 1920s working on everything grom model Ts to sherman tanks and he always maintained that as long as you used good 2 stroke oil everything could be could run the same. so ran everything at 40:1.
I think that's a great answer. I have an old Lombard chainsaw... 40:1 mix ratio, a newer McCulloch 40:1 and a new Stihl at 50:1 I'm thinking maybe I'll stop that nonsense and mix it all at 40:1.... Possibly foul a plug on the newer one but what's a plug now and then?! Especially when I don't use them all that much anyway.
It's not very often I disagree with you Steve, but this is one time. Some of the old sleeve bearing engines need the oil, and I picture the thickness of the oil mixture acting not only as lubrication, but acting like a shock absorber, keeping parts from banging into one another. Anyways, my father always told me there are three things you never talk about in public. Religion, politics, and fuel/oil mixtures. Still loved the video!
Cool. Have that same problem too many cans, well I guess I'm lucky to have all this power equipment. A follow-up question, pros and cons of maybe being a little too much oil in the mix. Obviously probably being less the worst scenario. Or how to kind of gauge how your machine's running if it needs a little more or less oil in the mix? Thank you
You do have to be careful on this blanket 50:1 ratio for everything. Many of the older engines do not have roller or ball bearings in them. They have plain bronze or Babbitt bearings. You may be able to reduce the oil ratio, but I don't believe 50 or 40:1 would be a good idea.
This is especially pertinent on engines that, unlike lawn mowers, handle a load like old outboards. Using synthetic oil will allow you to double an original 16:1 ratio but I've found that anything over that puts undue strain on those brass bearings. Regards
Thats a sorta, kinda maybe answer! I have three cans, 32-1, 40-1 and 50-1 for my various 2 strokes. I have had the equipment for many years and I'm of the opinion that if it aint broke don't fix it. Besides the smaller cans need refilled sooner so I always have good gas in my cans.
I’m with you Steve I mix everything 40:1 👍. I did have a 3HP outboard motor that was 100:1 quite a while ago I know I didn’t mix it that way but I don’t remember what I mixed it.
I was thinking about doing that while replacing gas lines, purge bulbs and filters on some old equipment. The carburetors look great. Have a 32:1, three 40:1 (that I may trade) two 50:1 (that are fine and keepers) thanks Steve.
Many years ago, someone grabbed a plastic container of (unmarked) used motor oil and poured it into a 2-stroke snowblower. When I arrived home and found the problem, the snowblower was drained and a premixed oil/fuel was filled into the snowblower. After priming and (electric) starting, the blower operated normally. No harm - no foul.
i'm an AMSOIL guy, use & sell & i hav 3 different 2 cycle tools... so i just hav 1, that's rite, 1 CAN 4 ALL of them... works, so y wood i use ANYTHING else... BTW, snow blower, weed wacker & leaf blower, all different mixes, & none of them smoke... luv their products... 🥰
WOW 30 years i did not think you were that old eh? Good response to the question and April should be in all your videos you know the old say Happy wife Happy life!
I respect your expertise and experience. Nevertheless, I'd prefer to follow the manufacturers directions, If, using todays TC-Air Cool oils, I get a tool that produces a smoke screen, I'd cut back a bit on the oil. That said, I always follow the manufacturers directions for oil mix and maintenance. They want me to have a good experience with their tools so I'll talk it them and buy more of their brand.
While I don't disagree, I promised my old man when I inherited his saw, I would ONLY use the 16:1. I'd hate for anything to happen to it now. Lol. Thanks!
I have an Earthquake one-man gas auger by Ardisam. I called them and they only recommended using their 40:1 oil in ethanol-free gas. I called them and asked if I could use the high-tech 40:1 canned much, and they didn't recommend it. Guess what I use in all of my 2-cycle equipment? The pre-mixed fuel. The Earthquake ribs just fine on it and so far, the engine has not seized after a few summers. Good show, Steve and April!
Yes… todays two cycle oils are so much better than ever before. Think of the 2-cycle oils of today being like miniature ball bearings keeping the internal metal parts from making contact.
I once acquired a small 2 stroke generator that would not run despite having compression and spark , took off the muffler and burned it in a small wood fire outside where it burned merrily for ages , put it back on next day and generator ran beautifully again . There can be too much oil sometimes ...
Click below 👇👇👇 for the links to the other questions...
⭐30 DAYS OF QUESTIONS⭐ - (Links will be updated as the videos are put out)
👉DAY 1 - Is A Stihl 4-Mix Engine A 2-Stroke Or A 4-Stroke? ➜ ruclips.net/video/QF__8hs0bo8/видео.html
👉DAY 2 - Are John Deere riding lawn mowers made by MTD? ➜ ruclips.net/video/iCJsWsd6SLo/видео.html
👉DAY 3 - How Do I Break In A New Chainsaw? ➜ ruclips.net/video/NE4Q1Y8v2U4/видео.html
👉DAY 4 - Does Soaking WeedEater Line In Water Actually Help? ➜ ruclips.net/video/84hFN_jveMc/видео.html
👉DAY 5 - Why Does My Briggs Lawn Mower Say Never Change The Oil? ➜ ruclips.net/video/IVGmetgOcgo/видео.html
👉DAY 6 - Can I Use Outboard Mix Oil In My Chain Saw? ➜ ruclips.net/video/AlmegbfUJpU/видео.html
👉DAY 7 - What Is Your Favorite Chain Saw? ➜ ruclips.net/video/wMJeH0jCcHM/видео.html
👉DAY 8 - Why Does My Grass Chute Keep Plugging Up? ➜ ruclips.net/video/WtbhiNy42IU/видео.html
👉DAY 9 - What Does The Purge Bulb Actually Do? ➜ ruclips.net/video/sbDPU73fQQY/видео.html
👉DAY 10 - What Is Your Favorite Penetrating Oil? ➜ ruclips.net/video/jrzNv_Db0ZA/видео.html
👉DAY 11 - How Do I UnFlood My Chainsaw Or Weed Eater? ➜ ruclips.net/video/n0UnfoL5qWk/видео.html
👉DAY 13 - Why Does My Leaf Blower Bog Out When I Pull The Trigger? ➜ ruclips.net/video/O4fMjSg7Z_U/видео.html
👉DAY 14 - What Does WARRANTY Actually Mean? ➜ ruclips.net/video/D-8054Q6vx0/видео.html
👉DAY 15 - Can I Remove ETHANOL From My Gas? ➜ ruclips.net/video/qZo4ItYiMCQ/видео.html
👉DAY 16 - Why Is My Pressure Washer So Hard To Pull Start? ➜ ruclips.net/video/Apipsdmf8qs/видео.html
👉DAY 17 - Why does my chainsaw leak oil when I’m not using it? ➜ ruclips.net/video/3P5ITSFWUZg/видео.html
👉DAY 18 - Can I Use Old Dirty Motor Oil As Bar And Chain Oil In My Chain Saw? ➜ ruclips.net/video/ilRZNsBNE3Y/видео.html
👉DAY 19 - Should I Buy My John Deere Lawn Mower From Home Depot Or My Dealer? ➜ ruclips.net/video/IZRjSYwYhyc/видео.html
👉DAY 20 - Do Battery Powered Chain Saws Work Good? ➜ ruclips.net/video/Zb8XNGfHsQU/видео.html
👉DAY 21 - Honda Is Stopping Lawn Mower Production? FAKE NEWS!! ➜ ruclips.net/video/y4TSwWHFb-o/видео.html
👉DAY 22 - Will cleaning the rust off my flywheel help with spark? ➜ ruclips.net/video/w8-exMgUhuc/видео.html
👉DAY 23 - NO SPARK! How Do I Know If My Coil / Ignition Module Is Faulty? ➜ ruclips.net/video/HBFz_N0SxuY/видео.html
👉DAY 24 - Will I DESTROY My Pressure Washer By Doing THIS? ➜ ruclips.net/video/22OlLNAZKa8/видео.html
👉DAY 25 - How Do I Fix An On/Off Kill Switch? ➜ ruclips.net/video/IyaUpGh19CI/видео.html
👉DAY 26 - Why doesn’t my lawnmower have an oil drain plug on it? ➜ ruclips.net/video/BXJbWWhMk0s/видео.html
👉DAY 27 - Why Is There Black Oil Coming Out Of My Muffler? ➜ ruclips.net/video/SNHdUh5tRoA/видео.html
👉DAY 28 - Can I Put A LONGER Bar On My Chain Saw? ➜ ruclips.net/video/OrRux_GSQQQ/видео.html
👉DAY 29 - Why Does My Engine STOP Running After A Few Minutes? ➜ ruclips.net/video/m5LEwNi-geM/видео.html
👉DAY 30 - Can I Make A Lawn Mower Run On Propane? ➜ ruclips.net/video/UkYCa1WhFGs/видео.html
April is the BEST! What a keeper! And on the side note, good looking. The "long one, comment" GREAT!
I personally run everything I own at 50:1. Have never scored or blown up an engine and I’ve built thousands of chainsaws. Definitely important to add that disclaimer though. It is always up to the end user to make a decision on what oil/gas ratio to use in their equipment.
The best part of this video was at the 2-minute mark when April was able to help you with your words and she said "Better" That was perfect April. Steve needs to keep you around.
I run all Stihl products and they call for 50:1. I bought a 2-gallon gas can and I only use that gas can for my mixed fuel. I dump a bottle of oil in the gas can and fill it up with gas and off I go.
Thank you, Steve & April.
I have 11 two-cycle engines. Four of them are from the 1990’s when I was using Echo 50:1. In 2002, I began using Amsoil mixed at 80:1. I have used Amsoil ever since, except for the Opti-2 that my wife won which lasted for five years. The last couple of years I have been mixing the Amsoil at 90:1. I have had no issues.
Always loved your channel. Now even better with April. You're truly blessed, Steve!
Totally Agree!
Absolutely love this idea of 30 days of questions. Learning a lot but also getting verification of things I believe. Thanks Steve and April
Another excellent video, Steve and April!
Another important point that a lot of people forget when referring to old two stroke equipment and the 32:1 or 16:1 ratios, back then they were using leaded gasoline. It definitely made a difference in prolonging engine life. That was a needed advantage, since those old 30 weight motor oils broke down so quickly.
Thanks for taking the time to answer a lot of good questions.
That mix question is good for ENDLESS debate and discussion.😄 I’ve finally gotten brave and decided to run about 40:1 in everything, even the Homelite I bought in 1974 that’s marked 16:1. I read somewhere that certain foreign manuals for larger saws like my Husqvarna 385XP recommend richer than 50:1, maybe even 33:1. I think 40:1 with good oil should be pretty safe.👍
Right on
I've been using Amsoil Saber at 100:1 in most of my small 2 strokes the last 20 years with absolutely no issues. Also have not fouled a plug on any of them in the same timeframe.
You hit the nail on the head with this one, Steve.
I've got two strokes from the eighties to the present and as two stroke oil technology has advanced, my mixing ratio has changed.
I use a two-stroke oil that is recommended by the manufacturer to be mixed at 100:1. I actually mix it at 70:1 because it's a little easier with my setup. I've been using the same oil at the 70:1 ratio in all my two strokes for years with no issues.
As motor oil has advanced.....so has two stroke oil.
I personally run everything I own at 40:1, never an issue as well. Cheers.
Thanks! Always helpful!
I use Amsoil mixed 100-1 in all my two cycle equipment, in my 40 year old Olympic chainsaw, lawnboy lawnmower and Remington chainsaw and weed whip, they all run great.
What is the thought run an engine at 100:1? Another ounce or two sure can't hurt. I just tore down a failed Weed Eater that was using Amsoil. The inside of the engine had no signs of oil residue. With only adding 1.3 ounces of oil per gallon, maybe he didn't measure precisely. When I tear down an engine running 40 or 50 to 1, things are lubricated well. I would rather double the amount and not worry if I didn't measure correctly.
50:1 works for everything. I used this ratio for 30 years. STENS has 2 STROKE oil that works with any ratio. I remember using SAE30 oil for 2 stroke mix and bar oil if I had nothing else.
That’s what she said 😂 never gets old SteveO! 👍👍 for ya! Great answer today. Steve and April Out. Cheers 🍻
I found an oil Optilube years ago, one mix works in everything 2 cycle from my vintage Lawnboys to my newest Stihls. Works great!
Very good Oil, been using it for 20 plus years in every 2 stroke engine I have I own 10 chainsaws and miscellaneous lawn equipment Never had any oil related problems 👍🏻
@@ihus9950 No problems here also!
I like that you are answering questions.
I have one machine that says use the 50:1 mix. I read a comment that the manufacturers want to pollute less so they use less oil in the mix. The commenter said that he uses 40:1 in all of his machines. The worst outcome is oil fouling on the plug. I haven’t found it happening.
Love the sense of humor! Much needed these days!
God I miss the 80s 😎🤟
When you were describing the modern oil, the word/phrase you were looking for is "More Gooder". You're welcome. I've always found that using a little more oil (lower ratio) is safer..... i.e., more gooder.
Refreshin' ta see proper English bien used 'round 'er
Wow Steve! I never knew that it was possible to mix all to 40:1! I also have a few jugs of 2 stroke gas ratios. Maybe I will go down to two jugs, One 16:1 and one 40:1 and see how it works for me. The old ones I still like to treat to more oil, but the newer ones that call for like 32:1, maybe ill try 40:1 with the Echo Red Armor Oil. Thank you for the great video!!! Have a good one Steve and April!
Agree 💯,but also I would recommend mixing it with the highest octane fuel available in your area
In Australia we have lots of 2 Stroke engines that uses 25.1 even through to the early 2000 before EPA stepped in to reduce emissions.
Victa never changed that 25:1 ratio on their 2000+ Motors when these oils came out with all these newer oils about.
Thanks Steve & April. That makes a lot of sense, as I have a lot of older equipment.
I thank you for the video that helps me out a lot And I like your opinion
My old 1956 Evinrude 10 HP outboard used 20:1.
The exhaust smelled great.
I'll buy that. You just backed up what i always thought. Thanks.
I agree with you Steve 💯 👍
I worked for an equipment rental company and that was their policy, one mix for all two stroke equipment no matter what the manufacturer called for. The oil we used was Opti2, it worked well!
Agreed👍🏻 40:1 with modern 2t oil is generally pretty safe for everything. Tho I do sometimes mix 32:1 and retune accordingly. IMO, oil is cheap insurance and a potential fouled spark plug is cheaper than a potential scored piston and cylinder or failed bearings! (Tho it's been proven to work, I'm too old school to trust 50:1 even in modern equipment) thanks for sharing! Excited to see tomorrow's video😎
🏆🥇👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻🏅!!!! BRAVO!!! Oils are so much better now then the days my Dad told me to mow and just use the 30w Havoline for mix….
Very informative on this one. Going back to my dirt bike days mixing gas and oil to 32:1, I still mix at the ratio for all my 2 stroke equipment. Yes I go through spark plugs more often, and they smoke a little more, but the equipment still runs great.
I agree! 28 to 1 for me, and no issues.
I mix 5 gallons at a time and always add just a little more oil. My guess is it’s 45:1 and never been an issue in 36 years of landscaping. Also never let gas get more than 2 weeks old helps a lot too.
Same! 40:1 for everything, I've even run it in my 4 stroke engines in a pinch! Lol. Lil smoke doesn't hurt a thing.......
That's a great answer, Steve! I am willing to go with what you have found works.
Yet another interesting explainer Steve & it's good that you made note of that disclaimer. 👍👍
Cheers Steve and April 👍🍺🍺
That's good advice Stevo. I mix the same ratio 40=1 as I think 50=1 is a little bit too lean.
Thanks for your videos..
Your a huge help to many. Thank you Steve. God bless you and yours!!
I run 40:1 in my 70's Poulan and my 2021 Husqvarna chainsaw and in my 2021 husqvarna weedeater without any problems. Great advice Steve
OMG !!! Behave Steve, there is a Lady in the room 🤣😂 I use a 50 to 1 mix, but only add fuel to about an inch or so below the 1 gallon mark which puts me about 40:1 ish. Right on man!! I show customers what I do almost every day. I also have never had a problem doing it that way. Thanks so much, Great Video !!
Great info.
I also do this. I mix 1 can for all my 2stroke applications.
For my EXPENSIVE Stihl saws, I follow manufacturer recommendation of 50:1. Don't want to chance ruining it.
Technological advancements and superior lubricity characteristics in modern oils .
Luckily I have just one at 50:1.
Thanks Steve and April.
I use a 40:1 mix for everything, too! I mix one gallon of non-ethanol gas & oil at a time to keep it as fresh as possible. My 1993 McCulloch Pro Mac III Super grass/brush trimmer & 2000 Poulan 2900 Farmhand chainsaw use a recommend a 40:1 mix. 50:1 is recommended for my 1995 Husqvarna 257 & 2005 Jonsered CS-2152 chainsaws, but I use the same 40:1 gas/oil mix for them too. I own 72 acres of woods & burn firewood. My stuff gets used, and I have never replaced a 2-stroke piece of equipment yet. My dad gave me his Husky 257 chainsaw about 7-8 years ago. I can't vouch for its entire life.
Thanks for the video Steve and April well done 👍👍✅ All good. Take care of yourself and be Blessed ❤️❤️❤️.
The one I use in all my, lawn equipment! Here in the States is called Opti-2 And it works great! Have used it for years now! It comes in 1 gallon and 2 1/2 gallon mix! And it has fuel stabilizer in it! Also use Ethanol free premium fuel when I mix it! But If I Buy a brand new Stihl whatever. It may be! I use their premium mix fuel until! The warranty is up! Just in case, something happens to it! But great, video, Steve and April Cheers, Folks!
I used to have the same situation with multiple gas mixes. I went to all Stihl engines that use the same mix. Maybe a helpful tip for your viewers, I put duct tape one the handle of the can that has the mixed fuel
Awesome, thanks for the info!!
Great minds think alike. 40 to 1 is my insurance policy against poor gas quality. I use Stihl Ultra because it's a Castrol made product and those guys make the best high performance oils.
It's never let me down. Burns clean and smoke free. Never gums up my carbs. Premium unleaded 98 Ron.
I run stihl hp ultra at 50:1 and I mix it with aspen 4 for the cleanest highest quality fuel mix I can get for the 500i. It also has a shelf life of years rather than months.. I love the 30 days of questions, Steve out!!
All of my home 2 stroke equipment uses a 40:1 mixture. (Premium oil, of course!) But my 9.9 Yamaha outboard requires an amazing (to me) ratio of 100:1!! Bought it lightly used in 1998, and it's still going strong! Looks like new inside. I inspect the bores every fall when I put her away for the winter. Thanks, Steve and April! Keep up the great work!
Outboards are different because they're water cooled.
@@luvr381 Then why do some call for a 40:1 ratio?
I run 40:1 using Red Armor. Also I mix a couple of jugs and also use the 40:1 in 4 cycle engines
Run Amsoil Saber 50-1 in everything.
Never have a problem
Love this video, I've been mixing 40:1 since I started racing Sno-x.
Good stuff!
Hey Steve really enjoy your Channel April is good adition to your show. I was a little surprised to see most folks use 40:1 mix ratio. For about 40 years now, I have always mixed at 50:1 with full synthetic 2 stroke oil. AMS Sabre for air cooled engines. Almost always use ethanol-free fuel and a high quality octane booster if I cannot get premium 91 or greater. Synth 2 stroke oil is expensive so 50:1 also saves a few toonies. Never had an oil related failure yet. My 2 cents. Cheers🍺
Fricken awesome video.. thanks..
Glad you liked it!
I remember the 30wt motor mix too. Notice that 40:1 would work, but I only used it in a pinch. Your logic makes sense why I hadn't destroyed an engine. O yea! My brother poured raw gas into an old Homelite saw. Needless to say! It melted the needle bearing to the crank shaft.
I have a Lawn Boy, from the 80's, that runs 32:1. I still run it like that, even with the newer oil mix. And it still starts 2 pull every time...
I find 40:1 to be the sweet spot for me. Tends to run best cold and hot weather and in every 2 stroke I own no matter the brand or age. For example I have early 041 AV Sthil, 372xp husqvara, poulan 4218, and 4-5 different weed eater’s in different brands and ages. The 3 saws run like a top. I cut some down trees for an older neighbor couple days ago after ice storm and after I shut saw off he asks what kind of saw is that it’s scary nasty cutting everything like butter. It was the 372xp he’s right I don’t let others besides my old man run it😂. The 041 probably nastier and heavier so I left at the house!
I have stuck with 25:1 for 45 years, the only problem I have had is with a small Husqvarna brush cutter dripping oil from the exhaust. I wore out a Homelite chainsaw, when I stripped it down the bore and piston were perfect, the crank case was clean and only the rings were worn out.
I like your method. 28 to 1 is where I live. Never less.
The beard looks good. I can't grow chops at all.
Not sure if anyone else has said this, but 40:1 with good quality synthetic 2T only. Don’t go using your basic garden variety 2T (designed to be run at 25:1) and expect your expensive chainsaw or outdoor power equipment to last long.
Yup, 40:1 BUT...I only use Bombardier Injection oil, from many many years of high perfomance ski doos and never an oil related issue. My 1971 McCulloch 710A,with points ignition loves it, as do the rest of my old chains saws.
40:1 in Australian summer, 50:1 in the winter
yep my Dad was a small engine mechanic he had been a mechanic since the 1920s working on everything grom model Ts to sherman tanks and he always maintained that as long as you used good 2 stroke oil everything could be could run the same. so ran everything at 40:1.
I think that's a great answer. I have an old Lombard chainsaw... 40:1 mix ratio, a newer McCulloch 40:1 and a new Stihl at 50:1 I'm thinking maybe I'll stop that nonsense and mix it all at 40:1.... Possibly foul a plug on the newer one but what's a plug now and then?! Especially when I don't use them all that much anyway.
I think the important thing is to use a good 2 cycle oil. There are still people saying "just use 30w non detergent". PS I run everything at 40:1.
It's not very often I disagree with you Steve, but this is one time. Some of the old sleeve bearing engines need the oil, and I picture the thickness of the oil mixture acting not only as lubrication, but acting like a shock absorber, keeping parts from banging into one another.
Anyways, my father always told me there are three things you never talk about in public. Religion, politics, and fuel/oil mixtures. Still loved the video!
Cool. Have that same problem too many cans, well I guess I'm lucky to have all this power equipment.
A follow-up question, pros and cons of maybe being a little too much oil in the mix. Obviously probably being less the worst scenario. Or how to kind of gauge how your machine's running if it needs a little more or less oil in the mix? Thank you
You do have to be careful on this blanket 50:1 ratio for everything. Many of the older engines do not have roller or ball bearings in them. They have plain bronze or Babbitt bearings. You may be able to reduce the oil ratio, but I don't believe 50 or 40:1 would be a good idea.
This is especially pertinent on engines that, unlike lawn mowers, handle a load like old outboards. Using synthetic oil will allow you to double an original 16:1 ratio but I've found that anything over that puts undue strain on those brass bearings. Regards
Oil is the most analyzed fluid on earth, it makes sense that it would improve considerably over the last few years. Technology is s wonderful thing
Thats a sorta, kinda maybe answer! I have three cans, 32-1, 40-1 and 50-1 for my various 2 strokes. I have had the equipment for many years and I'm of the opinion that if it aint broke don't fix it. Besides the smaller cans need refilled sooner so I always have good gas in my cans.
Been running the amzoil sabre mix at 80:1 in all but my good husky saw. No issues after several years. The husky gets husky oil at 50:1
I’m with you Steve I mix everything 40:1 👍. I did have a 3HP outboard motor that was 100:1 quite a while ago I know I didn’t mix it that way but I don’t remember what I mixed it.
I was thinking about doing that while replacing gas lines, purge bulbs and filters on some old equipment. The carburetors look great. Have a 32:1, three 40:1 (that I may trade) two 50:1 (that are fine and keepers) thanks Steve.
Many years ago, someone grabbed a plastic container of (unmarked) used motor oil and poured it into a 2-stroke snowblower. When I arrived home and found the problem, the snowblower was drained and a premixed oil/fuel was filled into the snowblower. After priming and (electric) starting, the blower operated normally. No harm - no foul.
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i'm an AMSOIL guy, use & sell & i hav 3 different 2 cycle tools... so i just hav 1, that's rite, 1 CAN 4 ALL of them... works, so y wood i use ANYTHING else... BTW, snow blower, weed wacker & leaf blower, all different mixes, & none of them smoke... luv their products... 🥰
April as Steve well knows some of your 2 cycle oils now are also full synthetic which I guess can also make a difference.
I run 50:1 in all my two strokes, never had a problem
WOW 30 years i did not think you were that old eh? Good response to the question and April should be in all your videos you know the old say Happy wife Happy life!
Technologically advanced is what you were thinking of love the show guys
I respect your expertise and experience. Nevertheless, I'd prefer to follow the manufacturers directions, If, using todays TC-Air Cool oils, I get a tool that produces a smoke screen, I'd cut back a bit on the oil. That said, I always follow the manufacturers directions for oil mix and maintenance. They want me to have a good experience with their tools so I'll talk it them and buy more of their brand.
While I don't disagree, I promised my old man when I inherited his saw, I would ONLY use the 16:1. I'd hate for anything to happen to it now. Lol. Thanks!
I have an Earthquake one-man gas auger by Ardisam. I called them and they only recommended using their 40:1 oil in ethanol-free gas. I called them and asked if I could use the high-tech 40:1 canned much, and they didn't recommend it. Guess what I use in all of my 2-cycle equipment? The pre-mixed fuel. The Earthquake ribs just fine on it and so far, the engine has not seized after a few summers. Good show, Steve and April!
That's funny, I also have an Earthquake auger and it clearly says 50:1 on the unit!
I will use my 50:1 two stroke mix in my Honda HR 215 just to use it up and it runs great. I have used Red Armor the last 2 years.
32:1 on all saws which heavy cutting to be expected.
Steve, a great opinion with a good mind. Always enjoy your videos. You are where in Canada?
Nanaimo
Yes… todays two cycle oils are so much better than ever before. Think of the 2-cycle oils of today being like miniature ball bearings keeping the internal metal parts from making contact.
Always CYA lol, great video 👍😁
Hummmm. Love your show!
Optimized.
My dad does 25:1 for all his 2 stroke equipment, but he does older equipment, whereas myself, with newer equipment, mixes at 50:1
I once acquired a small 2 stroke generator that would not run despite having compression and spark , took off the muffler and burned it in a small wood fire outside where it burned merrily for ages , put it back on next day and generator ran beautifully again .
There can be too much oil sometimes ...
I mix at 20 to1 with no problem.Running equipment hard at 90 degrees I want good lubrication. The tools get really hot.
Just had This thought I would share is this good Logic to Apply the same theory of 40:1 mix you share hear to the stihl 4mix Engine