dean wrote:
Because every professional user I have ever seen is using 10W30 engine
oil. Now I'm not about to put that into my Stihls but I was just
wondering if I am wasting money on expensive bar oil?

Any comments?

Dean


Huh? Bar oil is CHEAPER than 10W30 oil, if you are
buying regular 10W30. If you have excess or
essentially free 10W30 add a few ounces of Motor
Honey per gallon of oil to hold it on the bar.
There is nothing special about bar oil in the way
of lubrication.