On Mar 26, 11:29�am, Harry K wrote:


Why not run 50-1? �That is what all those little "one shot" 2 cycle
oil bottles are made for (either one or 2 gallon per). �Of course if
you already have something that needs 40-1...

I would not run a richer mix myself. �I have used chainsaws for over
30 years in cluding a couplel years back in the 50s. �I don't like
breathing the smoky exhaust from 40-1 mixes anymore , plus the
modern saws are not engineered for it.

Makita may say only to use their brand but that is just hype.

Harry K-

What's it gonna be? You believe todays engines are not made to run
40:1 or even 20:1, but you say only using their oil is hype. I think
its all hype, you can run anything from 20:1 with regular 10w30, to
100:1 with the right oils without any damage.

I guess we believe what we want to believe and the manufacturers
recommendations mean nothing.


Hank ~~~believes what he wants to believe too