Walmart Super Tech Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil

[knerml]

Is Super Tech synthetic 2-stoke oil mixed with Stabil suitable for an Echo 58cc leaf blower, or should I stick with Echo Power Blend?

Using 50:1 mix.

 

[dblshock]

yes, skip the Stabil though. been using ST for years including 4cyl.
outboard.

 

[JLawrence08648]

I use it but at a 40:1 mix because I have other equipment that calls for 40:1 and I prefer a slightly richer mixture.

 

[gman2304]

FWIW, I've used the Echo power blend for years with no problems. Why are you considering the ST, price?

 

[knerml]

Price and availability. 1/2 the price.

 

[hatt]

Originally Posted by knerml
Price and availability. 1/2 the price.

I doubt you're using enough to make either of those things matter.

 

[SwampSurvivor]

I have been using the supertech synthetic 2 stroke oil in my small generator, weed wacker and my parents' 2 stroke snowblower for a while now.

Works great!

 

[CT8]

What does the Stabil do?

 

[Revving2Redline]

Stabil seems to make a skin over fuel and its yesterday. Try non ethanol fuel or top tier fuel instead.

 

[JLawrence08648]

Originally Posted by CT8
What does the Stabil do?

Preserves the fuel from going bad, makes it last longer, not going stale, helps prevent varnish from forming.

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

How?

 

[Rand]

use echo red armor.. it has fuel stabilizer in it too

$10 worth lasts me years.

 

[knerml]

Found a good price for PowerBlend XTended Life Oil on Amazon. All set.

 

[slomo]

Originally Posted by JLawrence08648
I use it but at a 40:1 mix because I have other equipment that calls for 40:1 and I prefer a slightly richer mixture.


Why stop at 40:1? Just go with maximum protection at 1:1.

slomo

 

[SwampSurvivor]

Oddly enough, I go the other way.

I usually mix at 50:1 for everything, even the 40:1 2 cycle engines.