I've been using it for about 8 years now, same thing, no issue. I bought a few cases before 2020 l, so I gor it really cheap and it lasted 3 years. Now it's more then triple price!
THIS really burns me up. Before Covid, things were actually reasonable. I got a gallon of canola oil for 3 dollars. I got a dozen and gave a few to my reluctant friend. Now it does not matter what or how, the price is just nuts. CRAZY @@OntarioFirewoodResource
I use veg/canola oil too in the bar tank. But first, it gets used in the home fryer to make cake donuts 🙂. I read in the comments about the Lucas product being used as a way to sticky the oil. Might try that. A jug of aftermarket bar oil ("April" brand name) is most common in NS. About $18 a jug. Veg/canola oil is about $9-$12. So it's an easy decision.
Ya the price of veggie oil has jumped since I made this video. Many have made the comment about it not being tacky enough, but I don't see any premature bar wear.
Your oil will work if you’re using your saw on a regular basis. Don’t leave it in there for very long, not being used. It will gum up everything and plug everything up. I bought a saw from a buddy of mine who use the saw with vegetable oil . Brand new saw used it for about 10 minutes then put it in his basement and left it for a year. That oil was like molasses in the years time and was a pain in the neck to clean all out. As a matter of fact, I ended up changing the whole bar pump because I couldn’t get it to free up.just keep that in mind.
I’ve used canola oil in my bbq wood saws. Regular bar oil is petro and it’s 100% loos application. I have a half gallon of petro bar oil to get through then all my saws will be bio based… I use a canola based bio chain oil now; especially in the winter. I lube my splitter bar with canola oil too. As far as two stroke mix and good oil will do. I’ve been using Amsoil Saber for years.
@@OntarioFirewoodResource Interesting; The bio based bar oil I use is Canola based. I've read where it's preferred. Either way. Yep, Amsoil is good stuff. I'm also a independent dealer. I'd be you'd qualify as a commercial account.
I've got two stihl saws I've had for 17 yrs now and in my opinion they are the best. There's others at the top as well but I think stihl is the top brass you can't beat German engineering they are very strict with their quality. Yes their more pricey but your truly getting something reliable and worth it. My neighbor bought a couple of harbor freight chainsaws from China and there complete junk.one blew up the other one he can't keep running and its just a hunk of $h!t. Lol I appreciate the tip man and I spend a lot of time in the woods collecting firewood and appreciate the knowledge I'm gonna start using this.thanks you gained a subscriber😊
You've got it right, Stihl has done its right.... I'm on my second MS261C. I could've fixed my first one but hey, I sold it for 425 and bought a new one for 825. All I replaced was a clutch if bars are not a part of the equation. Thanks for supporting the channel! -Anthony
@Zach-sg5uu yes it is more expensive in Canada overall amd our dollar is weak (.70) the big cities like Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver are even more pricey but not as bad as NYC. I bought both saws at pretty much the same price and good thing I bought the second one in late spring of 2020 before inflation. This video eas also made when veggie oil was 4 bucks a gallon.
@ WOW the MS 250 is about $80 more in Canada! HOWEVER, CANADA has about double the choices of saws of the US! I have learned never needed to buy the MS 250. I should have just bought the MS 170 for half the price!
In my electric chainsaw manual, it says you can use non detergent SAE 30 motor oil as substitute. I've also used Canola oil, which is also good for seasoning cast iron cookware.
I've seen other people mention the SAE 30 and canola in rhe comments for this video. I've never tried canola, I should look at the price of it because of the price increases in recent times. Thanks for watching
Nice. Free is even better than cheap. Sure. Gas is a good firestarter, but goes quick. Oil in kindling makes for a nice guaranteed slow burn to keep flames going in order to start the fire. I have some racing fuel ehich is so explosive thatbitbeill put the fire out when starting, so I mix it with lots of oil to tone it down
@E M I've heard about the lack of tackiness in ceggie oil. But ice hardly ever have to replace or dip my 18 inch bar on a MS261C. Thanks forr watching.
Its all good, so long as you remember to flush your tank before storing your chainsaw for a longer time, it gunks everything up and all the savings you think you did goes into buying a new oil pump. If I run a really long bar, I always buy branded chain oil for the extra tackifier/stickiness needed to lubricate a larger chain and bar. Oil is cheap, a big bar is 200-300 bucks, no way in hell I can risk overheating it with oil not sticky enough to reach under its nose sprocket.
I would add tackiness if I felt the need to, but I have not noticed premature bar wear after years of veggie oil use. I would say that veggie oil doesn't seem very tacky though
Just when one needs some reassurance and intelligent advice about a new small battery chainsaw I've recently bought in UK I was immediately dismayed by my purchase at the cost of buying spare bar-oil ~ But, then I've hit on your very nicely presented straightforward video explaining alternative cheaper 'vegetable oil' that can used for chainsaws instead. Just a question though ~ what particular 'vegetable oil'? Reading that some folk use 'engine oil' Iv'e just looked and see I have spare car oils laying about of 10-40, 15-40 and 20-50 and was wondering if these oils could be used as chainsaw bar-oils? Thank you 🙂
It best to go with stuff that is not too thick or this. Some people say the tackiness isnt there in vegetable oil, but I do mot see premature wear in the bar. I'm guessing 15-40 wood be ok in the summer. It can't be thick enough to hamper flow through the pump, which is just a tiny tube shaped cylindrical whole through a small meyal housing with a gear on top to make it spin and rhe oil goes from. The reservoir to the bar in a chamber that lines up with the hole in the pump, like a revolving door
I use mystic bar and chain oil 5.99 a gallon and sometimes you can buy it for 4.99. I use stihl mixing oil but do not buy it at the local shops and I can get it for 11.70 a six pack of the bottles that mix 2.5 gallons each. I think it’s 18 dollars otherwise.
Best alternative I saw as Canola oil as chain and bar oil. Is Canola oil thicker as compared to rice bran oil? Rice bran oil has a little high and reasonable smoking point compared to canola oil.
I did hear about this recently from a friend. He said if you use vegetable oil you should turn up the oil flow adjustment (for maximum oil to the bar). Do you think that is a good idea or do you just run yours the same as with mineral oil? Thanks.
I've heard it's not tacky enough, but I'm a view years in and I replaced one bar. The new bar I have from last year hardly has wear at the underside of the bar near the powered where the most pressure from cutting happens.
@@OntarioFirewoodResource Yea, you should be fine if the oiler is set to max. Or not running really long bars. Its also biodegradable, so its a bit better for your land too.
STP oil treatment original formula…. Add to thin oil and mix to make a thick tacky bar and chain oil…. Mix with filtered used motor oil or vegetable oils ….
I got ahold of a custom car shop. Asked if he had and clean used motor oil. I picked up 35 gallons and used it for years and years. Gets the chain black, but other then that it was good to go.
@@OntarioFirewoodResource absolutely! We used to use vegetable oil when I was logging and thinning. Most of our contracts were state jobs so the idea of potential hazards and contamination made this a great alternative. Like you do for your smoker wood! Cool video, thank you
@@bradleyward8112yes its a good idea, just one of the ways that oil usage has been getting cleaner over the years. There's a greasy firewood retailer whos been trying to outdo me in the classifieds so I put that I use veggie oil in my operation
I just checked the price of the cheapest veg oil, canola, and it's right up there with Bar oil, within a couple dollars a gallon. I'm concerned that the veg oil will get flung off b4 doing its job.
Ya this is an old video, from 2021, before the artificial inflation. Many have mentioned veggie oil not being tacky enough, but I don't have premature bar or chain wear issues
Thanks for the tip. Do you know what weight of the vegetable oil is , say a 10w-30 or 20w-50 or ??? I have two garden tractors that are hydraulic drive.
Hey man, no I don't, not the thickest stuff, hopefully gelling up in the winter while it's sitting is not a problem. Check out my nature walk tree ID vid. I put a lot of time into that one
Wow..... Dustin Byfuglien, my favourite NHL player of all time! Dude, I so wish you were still playing for the Winnipeg Jets. Sigh. Thanks for the bar oil tip though. I'll be bucking firewood logs all weekend here in the B.C. rain. Any chance we'll see you in a Vancouver Canucks jersey as a free agent next season?
I've heard arguments that used oil has no viscosity and that veggie doesn't male the cut either, but lack of bar wear is clearly the deciding factor. I haven't had that issue after years of use. Thanks for watching
Used motor oil is especially toxic to you and the environment around you. It becomes airborne as you cut. Don't use it, or any petroleum based lube for that matter, but especially USED oil. Most if not all bar oil is vegetable based nowadays
I tried the bar oil and veg mix....my saw sat for a while the residual oil and saw dust seemed to really gum up and was very hard to clean..... i've not had this issue running straight bar oil....
Its been so long that I havent used regular bar oil to notice a difference with the buildup situation. Overall, after years of use, I can't say that I've had a problem with the saw, that is saying a lot. Thanks for your input.
@@OntarioFirewoodResource well, theres always the chance that other factors were involved with my situation, I mean I see lots of fans in the comments with the veg oil and none really similar to my situation, I don't/ didn't mean to "bag" on anything here, thanks for your video
Stihl is a brand that people buy just for the name.. I find that Napa brand is as good if not better than Stihl and at less than half the price.. at 6 instead of 12..also I find the 50/50 creates alot of smoke and makes the saw sound off.. I use the Husqvarna brand it seems to run smother and less toxic
I have zero experience with other saws. Seems like Husqvarna is at the top alongside Stihl. What I can say about Sihl in my experience is that yes, they are pricey but I've got my money's worth. I've only bought 2 saws in 7 years, 2nd one last year which will last me another at least. I sold my first for half the price of purchase. Lots of research into their product. Thanks again for watching!
@@OntarioFirewoodResource I have the 291c a major upgrade from what I had... but I prefer the gas mix from Husqvarna as apposed to Stihl seems to run my saw better
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I have been using kitchen oil for the past 50 years without any failure. That is a fact fella. Good day and peace too.
I've been using it for about 8 years now, same thing, no issue. I bought a few cases before 2020 l, so I gor it really cheap and it lasted 3 years. Now it's more then triple price!
THIS really burns me up. Before Covid, things were actually reasonable. I got a gallon of canola oil for 3 dollars. I got a dozen and gave a few to my reluctant friend. Now it does not matter what or how, the price is just nuts. CRAZY @@OntarioFirewoodResource
Add a bit of Lucas Oil Stabilizer, it takes very little, that stuff is nasty sticky.
Thats a good idea!
I use veg/canola oil too in the bar tank. But first, it gets used in the home fryer to make cake donuts 🙂. I read in the comments about the Lucas product being used as a way to sticky the oil. Might try that. A jug of aftermarket bar oil ("April" brand name) is most common in NS. About $18 a jug. Veg/canola oil is about $9-$12. So it's an easy decision.
Ya the price of veggie oil has jumped since I made this video. Many have made the comment about it not being tacky enough, but I don't see any premature bar wear.
Your oil will work if you’re using your saw on a regular basis. Don’t leave it in there for very long, not being used. It will gum up everything and plug everything up. I bought a saw from a buddy of mine who use the saw with vegetable oil . Brand new saw used it for about 10 minutes then put it in his basement and left it for a year. That oil was like molasses in the years time and was a pain in the neck to clean all out. As a matter of fact, I ended up changing the whole bar pump because I couldn’t get it to free up.just keep that in mind.
Good to know, thanks. My saw never goes more than a week without use
I’ve heard about using veg oil and putting mushroom spores in it. Plant mushrooms while cutting wood.
Interesting! People come to get sawdust from me for that purpose
thank you for the confirmation...i've been using canola oil in my electric chainsaw for 3 years...no problem....soooo cheap and lasts a long time.
Thank you! A few years in and not replacing bars prematurely. Cheers!
I’ve used canola oil in my bbq wood saws. Regular bar oil is petro and it’s 100% loos application. I have a half gallon of petro bar oil to get through then all my saws will be bio based…
I use a canola based bio chain oil now; especially in the winter. I lube my splitter bar with canola oil too.
As far as two stroke mix and good oil will do. I’ve been using Amsoil Saber for years.
I heard someone say not to use canola, but if it works, it works. I've heard the Amsoil is good.
@@OntarioFirewoodResource Interesting; The bio based bar oil I use is Canola based. I've read where it's preferred. Either way. Yep, Amsoil is good stuff. I'm also a independent dealer. I'd be you'd qualify as a commercial account.
Ok, I'll keep that in mind. I know a bunch of tree cutters
I've got two stihl saws I've had for 17 yrs now and in my opinion they are the best. There's others at the top as well but I think stihl is the top brass you can't beat German engineering they are very strict with their quality. Yes their more pricey but your truly getting something reliable and worth it. My neighbor bought a couple of harbor freight chainsaws from China and there complete junk.one blew up the other one he can't keep running and its just a hunk of $h!t. Lol I appreciate the tip man and I spend a lot of time in the woods collecting firewood and appreciate the knowledge I'm gonna start using this.thanks you gained a subscriber😊
You've got it right, Stihl has done its right.... I'm on my second MS261C. I could've fixed my first one but hey, I sold it for 425 and bought a new one for 825. All I replaced was a clutch if bars are not a part of the equation. Thanks for supporting the channel! -Anthony
@@OntarioFirewoodResource Isn’t that more expensive than in the US for the chainsaw?
@Zach-sg5uu yes it is more expensive in Canada overall amd our dollar is weak (.70) the big cities like Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver are even more pricey but not as bad as NYC. I bought both saws at pretty much the same price and good thing I bought the second one in late spring of 2020 before inflation. This video eas also made when veggie oil was 4 bucks a gallon.
@ WOW the MS 250 is about $80 more in Canada!
HOWEVER, CANADA has about double the choices of saws of the US!
I have learned never needed to buy the MS 250. I should have just bought the MS 170 for half the price!
@Zach-sg5uu I didn't know that we have more saws available here. Usually the US has more optiona than Canada in most circumstances
“$12.00 a jug?” Tell me what STIHL dealer sells it for that cost and I’m on my way!
This video is from 2021 so it was cheaper then, but the veggie oil is more now too. Also these are Canadian prices
In my electric chainsaw manual, it says you can use non detergent SAE 30 motor oil as substitute. I've also used Canola oil, which is also good for seasoning cast iron cookware.
I've seen other people mention the SAE 30 and canola in rhe comments for this video. I've never tried canola, I should look at the price of it because of the price increases in recent times. Thanks for watching
I put vegetable oil in a saw years ago to split a beef hanging from a loader bucket
Hah! Good idea! Thanks for watching
When I help friend cut cedars in a swamp. For that wood he uses Vegtable oil, No polution. Great tip. Have a excellent night Anthony
Too bad thar veggie oil is more than double price now!
Used veg oil is free😊
@@brendannolan8053Does it still have viscosity though?
My chain oil is the used peanut oil from my turkey/fish fryer.
It makes any kindling into fatwood too.
Nice. Free is even better than cheap. Sure. Gas is a good firestarter, but goes quick. Oil in kindling makes for a nice guaranteed slow burn to keep flames going in order to start the fire. I have some racing fuel ehich is so explosive thatbitbeill put the fire out when starting, so I mix it with lots of oil to tone it down
@E M I've heard about the lack of tackiness in ceggie oil. But ice hardly ever have to replace or dip my 18 inch bar on a MS261C. Thanks forr watching.
Its all good, so long as you remember to flush your tank before storing your chainsaw for a longer time, it gunks everything up and all the savings you think you did goes into buying a new oil pump. If I run a really long bar, I always buy branded chain oil for the extra tackifier/stickiness needed to lubricate a larger chain and bar. Oil is cheap, a big bar is 200-300 bucks, no way in hell I can risk overheating it with oil not sticky enough to reach under its nose sprocket.
Before using the appropriate viscosity of vegetable oil as chain oil you need to add the following:
- EP additives
- GL-5 anti-wear
- tackifier
I would add tackiness if I felt the need to, but I have not noticed premature bar wear after years of veggie oil use. I would say that veggie oil doesn't seem very tacky though
I can’t find a place that sells tackifier.
I think someone said to use Lucas oil additive.
Add some DSX extra or DSX impact, a teaspoon to the oil reservoir and you will have a high quality oil.
@TraumaChaplain I cut a lot of smoker wood so I am sticking to veggie oil. Tjamls for watching
Where you getting $2 a jug..that looks like one gallon. A one gallon jug at walmart, store brand, is $8.00.
This is an old video, made before Joeflation
Great points! I agree that using the Stihl 2 cycle oil mix is the best idea. I had no idea you could use anything other than the bar and chain oil.
Good savings from here on in now!
@@OntarioFirewoodResource is the vegetable oil just for the bar and chain or can you use it in the chainsaw too?
Branding is the death of our wallets!
@@robinstewart6030 no you need the proper two stroke oil not the generic stuff at the hardware store for the motor because it operates at high temps
And now Brandon is the death of our wallets 🤣
Just when one needs some reassurance and intelligent advice about a new small battery chainsaw I've recently bought in UK I was immediately dismayed by my purchase at the cost of buying spare bar-oil ~ But, then I've hit on your very nicely presented straightforward video explaining alternative cheaper 'vegetable oil' that can used for chainsaws instead. Just a question though ~ what particular 'vegetable oil'? Reading that some folk use 'engine oil' Iv'e just looked and see I have spare car oils laying about of 10-40, 15-40 and 20-50 and was wondering if these oils could be used as chainsaw bar-oils? Thank you 🙂
It best to go with stuff that is not too thick or this. Some people say the tackiness isnt there in vegetable oil, but I do mot see premature wear in the bar. I'm guessing 15-40 wood be ok in the summer. It can't be thick enough to hamper flow through the pump, which is just a tiny tube shaped cylindrical whole through a small meyal housing with a gear on top to make it spin and rhe oil goes from. The reservoir to the bar in a chamber that lines up with the hole in the pump, like a revolving door
@@OntarioFirewoodResource Many thanks.
@@JoseighBlogs no problem. I forgot to say that used motor oil is not good because it's lost its viscosity
Canola oil. Love it since it makes my cutting smell like french fries. Works well here in Maine winter.
I've never tried canola oil, but I've heard that many do. I guess it doesn't gel up during below freezing temps?
I use mystic bar and chain oil 5.99 a gallon and sometimes you can buy it for 4.99. I use stihl mixing oil but do not buy it at the local shops and I can get it for 11.70 a six pack of the bottles that mix 2.5 gallons each. I think it’s 18 dollars otherwise.
I use the mystic to mix with the veggie oil in winter so it doesn't gel up. Thanks for watching!
I have been running vegtable oil for 3 years it works great
Yes it does, no complaints over here either. Thanks for watching
Which vegitable oil are you using?
@@Prem_infogate wesson vegtable oil canola oil works good to
@@sandycharlton8669 I am planning to use mixture of rice bran as 70% + sunflower oil as 30%. Hope this will work..
Best alternative I saw as Canola oil as chain and bar oil. Is Canola oil thicker as compared to rice bran oil? Rice bran oil has a little high and reasonable smoking point compared to canola oil.
I did hear about this recently from a friend. He said if you use vegetable oil you should turn up the oil flow adjustment (for maximum oil to the bar). Do you think that is a good idea or do you just run yours the same as with mineral oil? Thanks.
I've heard it's not tacky enough, but I'm a view years in and I replaced one bar. The new bar I have from last year hardly has wear at the underside of the bar near the powered where the most pressure from cutting happens.
I don't skimp on two smoke oil, bar oil I will get whatever is cheap as long as its tacky.
I've heard that veggie oil is not tacky, but I can't say that I've seen any issues after 3 years of use. Thanks for watching!
@@OntarioFirewoodResource Yea, you should be fine if the oiler is set to max. Or not running really long bars. Its also biodegradable, so its a bit better for your land too.
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in my area, new vegetable oil costs more than new bar oil, per gallon jug. 😐
This is an old video and anxiously prices are much different. I bought two cases of 2 litre bottles at 2 each, now they are 7
STP oil treatment original formula…. Add to thin oil and mix to make a thick tacky bar and chain oil…. Mix with filtered used motor oil or vegetable oils ….
Ya I find the veggie oil doesn't seem that tacky, bit I haven't seen premature bar wear in all the years I've been using it
I got ahold of a custom car shop. Asked if he had and clean used motor oil. I picked up 35 gallons and used it for years and years. Gets the chain black, but other then that it was good to go.
Nice! The stihl oil is too expensive
@@OntarioFirewoodResource absolutely! We used to use vegetable oil when I was logging and thinning. Most of our contracts were state jobs so the idea of potential hazards and contamination made this a great alternative. Like you do for your smoker wood! Cool video, thank you
@@bradleyward8112yes its a good idea, just one of the ways that oil usage has been getting cleaner over the years. There's a greasy firewood retailer whos been trying to outdo me in the classifieds so I put that I use veggie oil in my operation
If I had been using used motor oil for chain lube for a while I would tell my doctor and get regular cancer screening! NO JOKE...
Awesome bud it’s just what I need to hear thank you
No problem! Not as big of a price difference since recent inflation 🤣
I just checked the price of the cheapest veg oil, canola, and it's right up there with Bar oil, within a couple dollars a gallon. I'm concerned that the veg oil will get flung off b4 doing its job.
Ya this is an old video, from 2021, before the artificial inflation. Many have mentioned veggie oil not being tacky enough, but I don't have premature bar or chain wear issues
Thanks for the tip. Do you know what weight of the vegetable oil is , say a 10w-30 or 20w-50 or ??? I have two garden tractors that are hydraulic drive.
Hey man, no I don't, not the thickest stuff, hopefully gelling up in the winter while it's sitting is not a problem. Check out my nature walk tree ID vid. I put a lot of time into that one
Ontario Firewood Resource thanks Anthony. No snow here in PEI yet. You got any.
@@noelstractors-firewood57 just 3 salt shakers, that's all. 9 degrees today and cottage country is supposed to get a bunch
Wow..... Dustin Byfuglien, my favourite NHL player of all time! Dude, I so wish you were still playing for the Winnipeg Jets. Sigh. Thanks for the bar oil tip though. I'll be bucking firewood logs all weekend here in the B.C. rain. Any chance we'll see you in a Vancouver Canucks jersey as a free agent next season?
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What a great tip - I can see comments assuming you are talking chainsaw mix oil - This video is of course only talking about chain lube...
Yes that's roght! Thanks for watching
vegetable oil do not have tacky ingredient so it will not lubricate all around the bar...
I've heard that before, but after 8 years of use, I see no premature bar wear.
Great video. Can Sunflower oil be used as bar oil?
Thank you! I dont know, I've never tried any food oils except for veggie oil.
@@OntarioFirewoodResource thank you
No problem, cheers
Thank you.i dont like all the qts of oil i have been spraying.
No problem, thanks for watching
Love it man thanks for your research!!!
No problem. Thanks for watching!
Fun fact, Canola oil was origionally created to lube machines
Thanks for sharing that info
Thats amazing video!
Thank you, I appreciate that!
Good tip. Or just keep your jug of oil in the house - there, I fixed it. :D
Appreciate the share, OFR!
I found a couple jugs outside recently and I brpught them to the woodyard and I'm guessing a fox bit them open and started drinking it.
Well, it's crazy cuz today's veg oil is basically soybean oil, some canola, but they're not vegetables. LoL
@@d.j.scribe7584 I'm not surprised 🤣
I used my used motor oil from my car. No issues.
I've heard arguments that used oil has no viscosity and that veggie doesn't male the cut either, but lack of bar wear is clearly the deciding factor. I haven't had that issue after years of use. Thanks for watching
Cheers for video 👌👌
Cheers. Thanks for watching
Very good info.
Cheers, thanks for watching
Thanks for the tips and God bless
No problem, Gos bless you too
I use canola oil its allgood
@@stanwilliams8381 I've never tried canola oil, but many people have mentioned that they use it
Some of the Stihl oil...is actually made by Castrol....
Oh ok. I didn't know that. I bought a few cases of veggie before the prices went up
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Thanks Sir!
No problem! Thanks for watching
Any ever use used motor oil?
Motor oil is okay, used motor oil isn't because its lost its viscosity. Thanks for watching
Used motor oil is especially toxic to you and the environment around you. It becomes airborne as you cut.
Don't use it, or any petroleum based lube for that matter, but especially USED oil. Most if not all bar oil is vegetable based nowadays
I heard used motor oil kills the seals in your saw
Thanks for the info!
I'm not surprised, not everything is reusable
Just filter your used engine oil and use that
The problem is that the viscosity is lost...that's why the oil is being changed
I tried the bar oil and veg mix....my saw sat for a while the residual oil and saw dust seemed to really gum up and was very hard to clean..... i've not had this issue running straight bar oil....
Its been so long that I havent used regular bar oil to notice a difference with the buildup situation. Overall, after years of use, I can't say that I've had a problem with the saw, that is saying a lot. Thanks for your input.
@@OntarioFirewoodResource well, theres always the chance that other factors were involved with my situation, I mean I see lots of fans in the comments with the veg oil and none really similar to my situation, I don't/ didn't mean to "bag" on anything here, thanks for your video
Im finding that the stihl bar oil makes my saw smoke like a chimney
I haven't used that stuff in ages. The veggie oil has quadrupled
I did what you said and mixed mazola oil with the gas. It was a smoke show and caught fire. The saw is toast. You ruined my 2500 dollar Stihl
I said to use ot for the bar oil, not the gas mix!
The title of the video says BAR oil
@@OntarioFirewoodResource Yeah I was just pulling your leg. Imagine though how funny that would have been if someone did that.
For the love of god. Please don’t use canola oil. Jesus Christ. What are you thinking. I pay 6$ a gallon for bar oil.
Why
Stihl is a brand that people buy just for the name.. I find that Napa brand is as good if not better than Stihl and at less than half the price.. at 6 instead of 12..also I find the 50/50 creates alot of smoke and makes the saw sound off.. I use the Husqvarna brand it seems to run smother and less toxic
I have zero experience with other saws. Seems like Husqvarna is at the top alongside Stihl. What I can say about Sihl in my experience is that yes, they are pricey but I've got my money's worth. I've only bought 2 saws in 7 years, 2nd one last year which will last me another at least. I sold my first for half the price of purchase. Lots of research into their product. Thanks again for watching!
@@OntarioFirewoodResource I have the 291c a major upgrade from what I had... but I prefer the gas mix from Husqvarna as apposed to Stihl seems to run my saw better