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Posted: 4/26/2015 7:52:58 PM EDT
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I'd ask one of his servants, I doubt the King would concern himself with that issue.
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Posted: 4/26/2015 7:53:16 PM EDT
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I've always used Stihl B&C oil. Have run straight 30 weight in very cold temps as the Stihl is very viscous even in high temperatures.
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Posted: 4/26/2015 7:54:06 PM EDT
[#3]
Ah, chainsaw oil?
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Posted: 4/26/2015 7:55:23 PM EDT
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Ah, chainsaw oil? |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 7:55:38 PM EDT
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For bar oil or for the gas?
For the gas mix I use whatever synthetic is on sale at Rural King. And use whatever bar oil is on sale there too. I have Stihl saws and cut a lot of wood and never had any issues. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 7:58:39 PM EDT
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For bar oil or for the gas? For the gas mix I use whatever synthetic is on sale at Rural King. And use whatever bar oil is on sale there too. I have Stihl saws and cut a lot of wood and never had any issues. Mainly referring to the bar oil. Thanks for your input! |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 7:59:18 PM EDT
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i'm not going to tell you what i use.
cause i'm a nice person and i don't want to argue. you all know what i use don't you? 
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:01:11 PM EDT
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i'm not going to tell you what i use. cause i'm a nice person and i don't want to argue. you all know what i use don't you?
Frog lube? |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:01:51 PM EDT
[#9]
Bacon grease?
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:03:15 PM EDT
[#10]
I use whatever bar/chain oil they have available. Never really noticed a performance difference.
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:04:22 PM EDT
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Bulk plant sells it in 5 gallon buckets, don't know what type it is, just bar oil.
I'll cut it with Stihl winter mix when it's cold |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:05:40 PM EDT
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Stihl
Orange in summer just tried the blue this winter. Probably a gimmick, but they had it on special. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:05:43 PM EDT
[#13]
Used motor oil...it doesn't get much cheaper.
Turn that oiler screw up and let her fly. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:09:23 PM EDT
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Stihl Orange in summer just tried the blue this winter. Probably a gimmick, but they had it on special. FWIW, I honestly could never tell the difference. We tried the blue for awhile and said "meh, fuck it", and went back to orange. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:09:54 PM EDT
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I use whatever they have at Wally World, the farm store or auto parts store.
Never gave it much thought, it's bar oil. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:11:30 PM EDT
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Wal-Mart brand 30 W bar and chain oil.
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:12:00 PM EDT
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FWIW, I honestly could never tell the difference. We tried the blue for awhile and said "meh, fuck it", and went back to orange. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Stihl Orange in summer just tried the blue this winter. Probably a gimmick, but they had it on special. FWIW, I honestly could never tell the difference. We tried the blue for awhile and said "meh, fuck it", and went back to orange. Silver all year. I don't cut under 35* anyway. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:12:06 PM EDT
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Used motor oil...it doesn't get much cheaper. Turn that oiler screw up and let her fly. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:15:03 PM EDT
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Poulan at Walmart it's much cheaper.
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:17:18 PM EDT
[#20]
Whatever generic bar and chain oil the store has. Sometime I'll buy stihl brand.
When I was in Newfoundland, most of the saws riding around on ATVs used vegetable oil, since they would use them on moose. That was impressive seeing a moose quartered with a chain saw in minutes. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:17:50 PM EDT
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Whatever the house brand is from Tractor Supply. In winter I might add a splash of 5-30 motor oil to thin it a touch.
Handy tip: wash a used dish detergent bottle thoroughly and use that to fill your saw. I keep all my stuff in a milk crate: - two fuel bottles, 1L each, full of mix (Primus or MSR or other that's fuel-rated) - one detergent bottle of bar oil - flat file - round file with gage - two wedges - extra safety glasses - extra gloves - extra chain - scrench - chaps and saw helmet on top Grab the saw and the crate and I know I've got everything I need for a morning of cutting. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:19:06 PM EDT
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I used 10W-30 or 20W-30, can't remember but it leaked out of the seals on the saw.
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:19:12 PM EDT
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Poulan at Walmart it's much cheaper. Pretty sure that is what I have |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:20:14 PM EDT
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Whatever the house brand is from Tractor Supply |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:26:00 PM EDT
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Used motor oil...it doesn't get much cheaper. Turn that oiler screw up and let her fly. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:26:23 PM EDT
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Whatever is on sale. Normally I stock up at TSC.
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:29:22 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:31:05 PM EDT
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BELIEVE IN THE KING!
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:32:09 PM EDT
[#29]
Bottle of new car oil 10/40 usually and add a dollop of lucas oil stabilizer to make it tacky. Been doing it a long time.
Used to run used motor oil. Never gave any issues. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:36:01 PM EDT
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For you guys running used crankcase oils, the solids in suspension will shorten the life of the oil pump. Well documented. Along with the fact that some of the compounds found in used oil are carcinogenic.
Want cheap bar oil? Go to Sam's club and buy the cheapest Canola oil they sell. It makes an excellent lube. The drawback is that it will turn gummy if not used regularly. Just run normal bar oil through the saw before storage. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:36:02 PM EDT
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I use Echo oil in the gas because I like the measuring thing built into the bottle. For bar oil I use Husqvarna oil because I get it cheap.
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:36:19 PM EDT
[#32]
Froglube!
Husqvarna actually. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:37:43 PM EDT
[#33]
The tears of Hippies lubes my chain saw.....
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:39:38 PM EDT
[#34]
Stihl brand for mixed gas.
Husky brand winter blend bar oil in winter. A mix of any bar oil or used engine oil in summer.  |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:40:18 PM EDT
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For you guys running used crankcase oils, the solids in suspension will shorten the life of the oil pump. Well documented. Along with the fact that some of the compounds found in used oil are carcinogenic. Want cheap bar oil? Go to Sam's club and buy the cheapest Canola oil they sell. It makes an excellent lube. The drawback is that it will turn gummy if not used regularly. Just run normal bar oil through the saw before storage. My dad has run it in all his XP saws he bought way back in the 90's and still does. Used hydraulic fluid from the tractor too. I don't think he's changed many pumps, probably saved more than enough to cover the cost of a new one. As far as being bad for you, I won't argue about that, but I don't run them professionally so it is likely no more exposure than I get from regular oil changes anyway. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:41:10 PM EDT
[#36]
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For you guys running used crankcase oils, the solids in suspension will shorten the life of the oil pump. Well documented. Along with the fact that some of the compounds found in used oil are carcinogenic. Want cheap bar oil? Go to Sam's club and buy the cheapest Canola oil they sell. It makes an excellent lube. The drawback is that it will turn gummy if not used regularly. Just run normal bar oil through the saw before storage. and we're off. 
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:43:51 PM EDT
[#37]
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Whatever generic bar and chain oil the store has. Sometime I'll buy stihl brand. When I was in Newfoundland, most of the saws riding around on ATVs used vegetable oil, since they would use them on moose. That was impressive seeing a moose quartered with a chain saw in minutes. Speaking of veg oil, the Germans on the Easten front used sunflower seed oil on the sguad mg's when they could get it: said it wouldn't freeze. I got this from some post war Army Manual, written by ex-Nazis. Edit: TZ250 points are valid. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:45:07 PM EDT
[#38]
Bar oil is bar oil.
As far as mix for fuel, husqvarna or stihl synthetic. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:45:12 PM EDT
[#39]
10w-40 Rotella because I always have it around
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:45:26 PM EDT
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My dad has run it in all his XP saws he bought way back in the 90's and still does. Used hydraulic fluid from the tractor too. I don't think he's changed many pumps, probably saved more than enough to cover the cost of a new one. As far as being bad for you, I won't argue about that, but I don't run them professionally so it is likely no more exposure than I get from regular oil changes anyway. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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For you guys running used crankcase oils, the solids in suspension will shorten the life of the oil pump. Well documented. Along with the fact that some of the compounds found in used oil are carcinogenic. Want cheap bar oil? Go to Sam's club and buy the cheapest Canola oil they sell. It makes an excellent lube. The drawback is that it will turn gummy if not used regularly. Just run normal bar oil through the saw before storage. My dad has run it in all his XP saws he bought way back in the 90's and still does. Used hydraulic fluid from the tractor too. I don't think he's changed many pumps, probably saved more than enough to cover the cost of a new one. As far as being bad for you, I won't argue about that, but I don't run them professionally so it is likely no more exposure than I get from regular oil changes anyway. This. My chainsaw is so old I HOPE it breaks down due to supposed problems with using used motor oil for the bar oil so I can buy a new one. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:46:17 PM EDT
[#41]
I use stihl branded bar oil.
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:53:11 PM EDT
[#42]
I use the Earl of Crankcase. He is the cousin of King Baroil.
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:56:21 PM EDT
[#43]
Stihl ultra synthetic and Polan bar oil
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:57:26 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Frog lube? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: i'm not going to tell you what i use. cause i'm a nice person and i don't want to argue. you all know what i use don't you? Frog lube? |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:59:33 PM EDT
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Quoted: Some type of bar & chain lube, Slip 2000, Mobil 1 synthetic, vegetable oil, Dollar Tree oil, Frog Lube, or something else. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 9:17:31 PM EDT
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This. My chainsaw is so old I HOPE it breaks down due to supposed problems with using used motor oil for the bar oil so I can buy a new one. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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For you guys running used crankcase oils, the solids in suspension will shorten the life of the oil pump. Well documented. Along with the fact that some of the compounds found in used oil are carcinogenic. Want cheap bar oil? Go to Sam's club and buy the cheapest Canola oil they sell. It makes an excellent lube. The drawback is that it will turn gummy if not used regularly. Just run normal bar oil through the saw before storage. My dad has run it in all his XP saws he bought way back in the 90's and still does. Used hydraulic fluid from the tractor too. I don't think he's changed many pumps, probably saved more than enough to cover the cost of a new one. As far as being bad for you, I won't argue about that, but I don't run them professionally so it is likely no more exposure than I get from regular oil changes anyway. This. My chainsaw is so old I HOPE it breaks down due to supposed problems with using used motor oil for the bar oil so I can buy a new one. I don't care what anyone runs in saws they own. This is info passed on by people that maintain saws for a living. I just rebuilt an MS460 for a coworker who also runs a pro logging operation. He had used waste motor oil for some time and the pump seals and supply hose were shot. The output side crank seal had also failed. I see no need to pour cheap shit in my $1200 chainsaw. To each is own. As you were. ETA: For all of the naysayers: A little info about the safety of handling used oil. toxicity of used motor oil. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 9:30:10 PM EDT
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one hole is, B-A-R Bar oil, other hole is 10-30
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Posted: 4/26/2015 9:40:40 PM EDT
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For bar oil or for the gas? For the gas mix I use whatever synthetic is on sale at Rural King Yamalube 2R. And use whatever bar oil is on sale there too at Lowes. I have Stihl a Poulan saws and cut a lot of wood and never had any issues. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 9:44:11 PM EDT
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Husky brand bar oil I pick up at the husky place. I'm lazy so I let them sharpen my 5 chains once or twice a season and pick up husky bar oil and 2 stroke oil while I'm there.
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Posted: 4/26/2015 9:47:32 PM EDT
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whatever is cheap in the summer and Husqvarna low temp in the winter. Seems to work on my two Husqys.
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