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Old 2 cycle oil

Started by chuckp, June 27, 2011, 06:03:06 PM

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chuckp

I just got about 12 pints of old 2 cycle oil. The label says Granbers, Eutectic 2 cycle oil for chain saws. Mix 100:1 ratio.
Is this still usable, if so, how should I mix it for my Husky chainsaws?

Ianab

I don't think oil really goes bad, as long as it's not contaminated with water or some sort of crud. Not like a fuel mix does anyway.

If it looks good I would use it, and just mix it to the normal 30 - 40 - 50:1 ratio that you use normally. The manufacturer reckons it will be ok at 100:1, but I'm not that optimistic. Mixing a better quality oil at the standard mix ratio wont do any harm.

Ian
Weekend warrior, Peterson JP test pilot, Dolmar 7900 and Stihl MS310 saws and  the usual collection of power tools :)

tyb525

Mix it at whatever ratio you normally mix your oil and it should be ok.
LT10G10, Stihl 038 Magnum, many woodworking tools. Currently a farm service applicator, trying to find time to saw!

NCFarmboy

Quote from: tyb525 on June 27, 2011, 10:29:15 PM
Mix it at whatever ratio you normally mix your oil and it should be ok.
Like he said!
NC
Lots & Lots of Saws

clww

If it's still sealed up in a can or bottle unopened, I'd use it at 40:1 or 50:1. Whatever is recommended for your saw.
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