Stihl Blower Fuel Mixture

[Jabbo]

Hi BITOG members,
Today I got given a Stihl Blower, with an unusual take on the fuel mixing.
It states: "If using Stihl Oil, mix at 50:1, if using any other brand mix at 25:1".
The problem I have is I generally mix 50:1 only, mainly for my edger, but I use BP 2 stroke oil.
What makes Stihl Oil so special? Can I use my 50:1 mix without any damage?
And Stihl Oil is a rip off here in SE QLD. My BP oil meets the same specs and is half the price!

 

[Panzerman]

Understand when they say any other oil that could be SAE 30 or some unrated two stroke oil. Addind more oil will help it's short coming. It will suffice. I am sure you have a oil that is of like quality and so think you will be fine with your BP oil. I think the manufacturer states this to people without access to good quality oil.

 

[Bgallagher]

How much do you use it? I don't use my echo blower too often. Maybe once every couple weeks for bout 15 minutes. I started using Trufuel which is premixed premium with stabilizers etc. My machine has run flawless and I don't need to worry about it for years. Expensive (7 US for 20 ounces) but for my limited use it is the best

 

[Kamele0N]

Use 1:50 with API TC... JASO FC/FD oils

 

[Panzerman]

I can't believe how many people on here use Tru-fuel. For God's sake , Real men mix oil and gas. I get my little Betty Crocker mixing cup out and measure my oil and gas. It's a ritual, man. Is this site all lazy old. people or what???

 

[Srt20]

Originally Posted By: Panzerman
I can't believe how many people on here use Tru-fuel. For God's sake , Real men mix oil and gas. I get my little Betty Crocker mixing cup out and measure my oil and gas. It's a ritual, man. Is this site all lazy old. people or what???


I hear ya.

I use 2 stroke oil by the gallons.

 

[Lubener]

I go 40:1 in everything I own with the lowest priced oil I find in the store. A shot of stabil follows.