Guys run that in sleds, behind them it smells like a whore house, a little too overwhelming.
Running a two stroke at 60:1 or 70:1
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Haha it’s an acquired taste I guess. Reminds me of race gas with a bit of strawberry.
I have the same and run Maxima Super M 40:1. No smoke or issues. Get some good oil before blaming the blower
Remember that just going to a leaner oil ratio won’t necessarily reduce smoke and smell. Getting the carb tuned bang on will be your best bet.
32:1 thru 50:1.
Don't go experimenting with leaner oil mixes. Not sure why anyone would run 100:1 amsoil. Other than bragging rights, 2.6 oz ~ 3.2 oz of oil is not where the expense is. The equipment and the trips to the gas pump is where the most expense is.
Red armor is top notch oil, and it does have a funny smell. Husky XP+ has less odor and works ok as well.
Don't go experimenting with leaner oil mixes. Not sure why anyone would run 100:1 amsoil. Other than bragging rights, 2.6 oz ~ 3.2 oz of oil is not where the expense is. The equipment and the trips to the gas pump is where the most expense is.
Red armor is top notch oil, and it does have a funny smell. Husky XP+ has less odor and works ok as well.
Golden spectro was advertised as 64:1 back in the 80's. I have used it at that ratio a time or 2 but always gravitated back to 32:1 or 40:1 depending on how I was riding.
You do realize Stihl makes an excellent oil?? Why wouldn't you follow their guidance?
Stihl ultra is not good oil. Sorry.
Do your reading and research. Heck, try it at 50 to 1 and do a tear down.
I've been using Stihl oil 50:1 in my 009 saw since new, like 25-30 years, and never a problem. No need to tear it down, compression is excellent. It just keeps working.
stihl ultra is made for the 4 mix engines.
Fordiesel69 has never used Stihl Ultra,but spent too much time watching Youtube. People that have never used it are the main critics. I see lots of machines which have used Ultra,the exhaust ports are always clean,the pistons still have their original machining marks on them and the skirts are carbon free. What more do you want from a 2 stroke opil?
The only thing that’s bad about Stihl ultra is it’s only an FB rated oil…. And the God awful smell when It burns. Any FD oil should burn cleaner than ultra.
You should go commando in the suit to save yourself some work afterwards!
Ain't nobody wanna see that! I can just imagine the eyerolls from the family.You should go commando in the suit to save yourself some work afterwards!
Can someone show me where Stihl Ultra is FB rated.
I believe Stihl used to claim that Ultra and Ultra HP were JASO FB and Ultra Super was JASO FD.
Ultra HP is now full synthetic and their best oil out of two choices, STIHL doesn’t state the JASO equivalent anymore.
I bet Ultra HP is FD and the lower tier mineral a FB.
On newer machines that use plastic caged crank bearings, or for units that use proprietary bearings with integral seals, having excellent oil film strength in the bottom end is quite vital. If you operate a leaf blower, trimmer, or saw on Stihl Ultra, the crankcase is nearly bone dry. If you run a different oil such as a JASO FD, the bottom end will have a very generous film of oil on all of the parts.
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This oil has the JASO FD rating. The Stihl Ultra silver bottle does not have one but it is assumed to be JASO FB. Why would you be willing to pay MORE for an oil that offers LESS?
I will admit I am a Echo Red Armor Fanboy, but I would be happy to use other oils if they were JASO FD rated and more affordable. Locally this just isnt the reality. I was able to score from red in bulk and the price was unbeatable.
Stihl ultra in the silver bottle used to say “ meets JASO FB” or something like that. I haven’t used it in a few years, so I guess it doesn’t say that anymore based on the comments
I emailed Stihl about the standard HP oil in the orange bottle and they told me it also meets the FB spec.
I emailed Stihl about the standard HP oil in the orange bottle and they told me it also meets the FB spec.
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