Testing the Cheapest Bar and Chain Oil for Chainsaws

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  • @afellowinnewengland6142
    @afellowinnewengland6142 10 місяців тому +23

    Well, it turns out we were all wrong (me included). Project Farm released a bar oil test today and "Harvest King" for $10 beat out all the big names. It seems to be the only company he tested to do a solid additive package...I would have never guessed they were all so different.

    • @dgoodman1484
      @dgoodman1484 10 місяців тому +1

      And cheap 30wt motor oil had the best lubrication package. All I’ve ever used. Back when we had 50 fallers we tested used oil vs expensive bar oil and the money savings was enough to not only buy a new bar but a new saw! lol

    • @Swearengen1980
      @Swearengen1980 9 місяців тому +8

      Finding Harvest King is the problem.

    • @m.rakovan3782
      @m.rakovan3782 8 місяців тому

      @@Swearengen1980 they also sell Cam2 bar & Chain oil, in Pa. you can find on sell for $8.99 a gallon.

    • @Whateva67
      @Whateva67 7 місяців тому

      I bought 5 jugs of the Harvest king because of Project farm,came home and gave two jugs of my Husqvarna oil to a buddy that has a tree removal company.

    • @41alone
      @41alone 5 місяців тому +1

      I'll stay with ATF a super lube that sheds dirt like water off a duck.

  • @martywade5519
    @martywade5519 11 днів тому +1

    I live in West Virginia and then Napa on $28 a gallon for the Napa borrow the harbor or the Royal King had it for 799 a gallon haven’t tried it yet. Think I’ll be buying it. Used to buy the force king borrow for three dollars a gallon at our logging store

  • @terryk3118
    @terryk3118 10 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for the video. I never click on the "testing the cheapest..." titles, but since this was from you, I knew I'd learn something. You have an excellent channel! Glad I stumbled onto it.

  • @michaelscafe2818
    @michaelscafe2818 2 місяці тому +1

    Im in the used motor oil camp. At todays prices, just several gallons will put enough money in your pocket to replace a bar and chain or an oil pump. I've never had any significant wear though. As far as the oil pump, that could probably be saved by running through a 10 or 20 micron filter before use, but for now i just keep the drainpan clean and dont knock dirt into the pan when draining

  • @user-scooter1965
    @user-scooter1965 Рік тому +6

    I really like Mystik lubricants. their high temp red grease is excellent, I use it on everything from whell bearing to greasezerks. I am currently using their bar and chain oil now, and it's my new favorite for my
    Husky saw. I believe it was around $10.00 US a gallon.

    • @WilsonForestLands
      @WilsonForestLands  Рік тому +2

      I haven’t heard of them. That sounds like an even better deal. I will look into it. Thanks.

    • @mattfleming86
      @mattfleming86 Рік тому +1

      Mystic makes great stuff... but their B&C oil sucks in warm weather. Piss thin and only modestly tacky.
      Under freezing temps I like it though.

    • @mrwaterschoot5617
      @mrwaterschoot5617 Рік тому

      ​@@mattfleming86 i am not sure if there is a winter grade that is thin for winter and a different weight for summer.
      i have seen bar and chain oil sold at woodsman field days. and the price per gallon if you by it by the quart or the gallon or by the 5 gallon bucket or drums 25 gallons or 55 gallon drums. and it depends on price leader, inventories and projected price change.

  • @cascademtman5901
    @cascademtman5901 Рік тому +4

    I run used motor oil. Two saws, 18 and 20 years old. Never had a problem with the oilers or keeping the chains lubed. Been doing this for about 50 years. I do strain the oil first.

    • @WilsonForestLands
      @WilsonForestLands  Рік тому

      I never did strain the oil. Not sure if that made a difference or not but it is tempting to go back to the used motor oil.

    • @philliphall5198
      @philliphall5198 11 місяців тому

      That’s what is important to filter it
      Oil is oil

    • @thejackbancroft7336
      @thejackbancroft7336 11 днів тому

      Straining the oil makes sense, you don't want particulates from your car engine scratching up your saw carb and cylinder.
      I was horrified to read your comment until the last line

  • @grizz27O
    @grizz27O Рік тому +2

    I still use old motor oil but I filter it with sawdust and cheese cloth in a couple 5 gallon buckets...drill holes in bottom of bucket put a couple inches of clean rock in the bottom of bucket to hold cheese cloth off bottom and fill halfway or more with dry sawdust....place bucket in second bucket to catch the oil .... haven't burned a pump yet

  • @KevinsDisobedience
    @KevinsDisobedience Рік тому +4

    I’ve just switched to cheap bar oil too. Can’t believe what STHIL and DeWalt want for a gallon!

  • @thomasbartlett3409
    @thomasbartlett3409 5 місяців тому

    It works great rustproofing my vehicles. The stuff really sticks well and stays on the chassis..

  • @OriginalTailhunter
    @OriginalTailhunter Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the info. We used motor oil for the longest time. Then went to the Husqvarna bar oil. Now I’m off to Wally World.
    😊

    • @WilsonForestLands
      @WilsonForestLands  Рік тому

      Hopefully it saves you some money. If you look through the comments, there are some others posting even cheaper sources.

  • @MissionaryForMexico
    @MissionaryForMexico 3 місяці тому +3

    Tractor supply has a gallon bar oil for $7 right now!

  • @frontyardfirewood
    @frontyardfirewood 11 місяців тому +1

    Home depot sells some pretty cheap oil called power care, its not too bad, thin, not super tacky, but works for me like 10 to 11 bucks a gallon

  • @cherithutube
    @cherithutube Місяць тому

    The saw maker BU-KO advise in instructions not to use wasted or regenerated oil as MAY damage the oil pump. They recommend engine oil, 10w-30 .!!!!!!!!! My understanding was that "Chain Oil" had an additive that made it sicky. ie cling to the chain and not just fling off. I used cheap stuff in a Husqvarna for years.

  • @Gfthce3426
    @Gfthce3426 3 місяці тому +1

    Transmission hydraulic fluid for our tractors and Lucas oil additive to make it cling. Best yet . Think ' big gears grinding together and an oil pump making 3000 lbs pressure . And gooy Lucas.

  • @afellowinnewengland6142
    @afellowinnewengland6142 Рік тому +1

    Honestly, I think the best bar oil available at a reasonable price is from Echo and I run it in all my saws. The tack is excellent, the lubrication is excellent, it's an all season oil and it can be had for under $20 sometimes. It's very popular with enthusiasts on chainsaw forums as well.
    Anecdotally, a fellow running a tree service company did an experiment over a long period of time trying to figure out which oil gave the longest bar life on his saws. He wanted to keep costs down on replacing equipment and chains. The Echo to his surprise did best and now that's all he uses.

    • @WilsonForestLands
      @WilsonForestLands  Рік тому +1

      I keep hearing a lot of good things about Echo products.

    • @Photo-ms1mo
      @Photo-ms1mo 4 місяці тому

      On the Project Farm Test Video , Echo Bar Oil didn't do very well.. hmmm 🤔

  • @GozonTheGonsarian
    @GozonTheGonsarian 17 днів тому

    Just finished with 4 gals of black max. Really liked it and now I can't find it.

  • @southernadirondackoutdoors
    @southernadirondackoutdoors Рік тому +1

    For years I've got bar oil from my Stihl dealer who gets 55 gallon drums of some mystery oil. It has worked fine for 20 years but I have no clue what is in the drum. More recently he has had trouble getting it and the price isn't as good as it used to be so I've been trying other oils.

    • @WilsonForestLands
      @WilsonForestLands  Рік тому

      If you look through the other comments, there are a few suggestions for cheaper sources than the one I was looking at.

  • @rhemamachaira8763
    @rhemamachaira8763 18 днів тому

    Looking for a oil that will flow better.
    I have a 455r that consistently has over half a tank left and chain getting hot.
    Not using H oil anymore

  • @williamokrasinski9840
    @williamokrasinski9840 Рік тому

    Thanks for making & posting. Seems from comments that just about anything works. Four of more years ago I bought a case of Stihl BO. It's the only brand I've ever used. It was always fairly thick and poured slow in winter & a little faster in summer. Used it all up and bought another case. Same part number, but oil was definitely thinner. I now need to resupply. Bought some recycled from dealer a long time ago, seem pretty thin so I gave it away. I trusted Stihl & products with my O36 Pro, but now have MS362 (not cm) and no longer trust em. Stupid flip fill caps and leaks oil from muffler with max lean Carb. So now the quandary of least cost/ max lube bar oil.

    • @WilsonForestLands
      @WilsonForestLands  Рік тому

      I used to use husky bar oil because a local hardware store/dealer sold it cheap to get people to come into the store. I bought cases of it. Now that they are not doing that any more I had to go for something else.
      I have a 362, I really liked it but I eventually wore it out, a lot of hours. I never liked the Stihl caps.

    • @RickSmith-qo4cr
      @RickSmith-qo4cr 8 місяців тому

      Ii u3r

  • @briandoucette9643
    @briandoucette9643 7 місяців тому

    I use my old truck oil 0-40 T-6 works just fine for that millisecond that its on the bar.

  • @papageo5
    @papageo5 10 місяців тому +1

    I use canola oil. It's like $7 a gallon. Been using it for maybe 4 years. never had a problem.

  • @rwr2643
    @rwr2643 8 місяців тому +1

    harvest king for the price you can't beat it , it also works better than brands that cost 3 times more ! it cost 17,99 for 2 gallons ,

  • @Firewoodguy-t6m
    @Firewoodguy-t6m Місяць тому

    tractor supply counturyline was on sale for 5.99 gallon plus taxs

  • @TheOldManAndTheSaw
    @TheOldManAndTheSaw Рік тому

    Can't comment on the newer bar and chain oils; I bought a lot back in the late 1970's and I'm still (not Stihl) using it. Good info to know when I run out.

  • @WideCutSawmill
    @WideCutSawmill Рік тому +3

    4:10 I was just about to comment that you didn’t test the cheapest stuff lol I use the old motor oil out of my diesel truck. I don’t have a high dollar saw, just an old 455 rancher I bought for $100 10 years ago. I’ve bought 1 new bar in that 10 years and cut LOTS of firewood for the hungry out door boiler. It’s free motor oil for my old husquvarna. I have absolutely come out ahead not buying bar oil.

    • @WilsonForestLands
      @WilsonForestLands  Рік тому +2

      Yeah I am sometimes tempted to go back to that myself. Even if it did harm the saw the savings from not having to buy oil would probably cover it.

    • @papageo5
      @papageo5 10 місяців тому

      I'll use the oil from my wife's car, but never my diesel truck. That crap makes me feel like I'm getting cancer just looking at it.

  • @theboakster
    @theboakster Рік тому +1

    This segment was pretty informative. So are the previous comments that a I’ve read as a result. My last jug was Oregon bar oil as it was on sale for 13.99 Cdn. Most of the oils here in the BC interior are pushing $20 for a 4 litre jug.
    On another point, I’m not sure whether you use a voice activated microphone but I tend to lose the first few words of your sentences. It doesn’t seem to happen when I watch other programs such a Northwest Sawyer or Out of the Woods. Anyways, I just thought I’d mention that to you.
    I enjoy your show.

    • @WilsonForestLands
      @WilsonForestLands  Рік тому +2

      Sometimes I have to splice segments together, and I cut out the part of a sentence that I don’t think needs to be there. I also edit out pauses. I am wondering if you are picking up on that. I do edit all my videos so I include all the words I think need to be there. In this one, there were some words that blended together, and I almost had to cut the word in half. It’s interesting to know that you are picking up on that. I appreciate your feedback, it’s helpful.

  • @dansSawfish5604
    @dansSawfish5604 Рік тому

    I used the same crankcase oil back in the late 70's early 80's. Use bar oil when I bought my new husky 154-se in 1984.
    like you when I find a good deal on bar oil I bought it out five cases it was $7.49 per gallon on sale four years ago still using it.
    I can't stand the smell of 85-90-W gear oil .

    • @WilsonForestLands
      @WilsonForestLands  Рік тому +1

      Sometimes I am tempted to go back to used oil. But in the scheme of things, bar oil isn’t that big of an expense. You were smart buying that many when it was that cheap.

  • @LiamG903
    @LiamG903 6 місяців тому

    Echo red armour for mix oil is the best and I have a Canadian supplier I get my bar oil for 6 bucks.

  • @ivanfitch9158
    @ivanfitch9158 Рік тому +3

    I also take my oil to the oil recycler 🤫

    • @mrwaterschoot5617
      @mrwaterschoot5617 Рік тому

      my recycler burns it in waste oil furnace that heats his greenhouse. i guess different strokes for different folks. you say recycle i say reuse and reclaim the energy as long as the used oil does not contaminate water or soil with dirty oil.

  • @OldMotorcycleAdventures
    @OldMotorcycleAdventures Рік тому

    I have tried the Supertech, but I was cutting exclusively poplar for the duration of that, so I couldn't tell you if it smelled haha. I will say that I have only used no name bar and chain oil, currently running Tractor Supply's. I have noticed something odd with motor oil, though. At Walmart, I used to get a 5 qt of Supertech 5w30 for $13. Now, it's $26, and the name brands are the same price! But, my wife's Supertech 0w20 is $17/5qt still, just something I've noticed

    • @WilsonForestLands
      @WilsonForestLands  Рік тому

      We don’t have poplar here so I am not familiar with its smell. Maybe like cutting our Pepperwood, it wouldn’t matter what oil smelled like with that. interesting about the motor oil, I haven’t looked at prices here in a while.

    • @OldMotorcycleAdventures
      @OldMotorcycleAdventures Рік тому

      @@WilsonForestLands I can't really describe it, it just plain stinks when cut. We don't have all that much of it where I am, but I had to cut up a 26" or so one. It wasn't as therapeutic as I'd have liked 😂

    • @RRaucina
      @RRaucina Рік тому

      Today, 5 quarts Quaker state $18 amazn and Walmart Chevron 17.50 5 qts. Lot better than most bar oils at $20+ a gallon. Stihl bar oil 1 gallon $40 !! crazy.

  • @thekiltedsawyer
    @thekiltedsawyer Рік тому

    Not surprised, nice test, looks like a great place to do a sharpening video on some regular chain & or chisel

    • @WilsonForestLands
      @WilsonForestLands  Рік тому +1

      You are right Craig, it would be a great place for that. This new chain I put on is cutting nice right out of the factory. I still haven’t got it into the dirt and got it dull yet. Probably because I haven’t been using a saw much lately. Soon, ish.

  • @buckinfirewood
    @buckinfirewood Рік тому

    The cheapest is used fryer oil.. its free.. just need a screen to filter out the gunk... I suggest filter into a clear container the let settle and pour into another container to pour into saw..

    • @WilsonForestLands
      @WilsonForestLands  Рік тому

      Sounds like a great idea for someone with easy access to it.

    • @buckinfirewood
      @buckinfirewood Рік тому

      @Wilson Forest Lands just about every restaurant has a fryer

  • @900stx7
    @900stx7 Рік тому +2

    I could care less what a oil smells like, like complaining because it doesn't taste good.
    As long as it keeps my bar and chain lubed, I'm happy.

    • @WilsonForestLands
      @WilsonForestLands  Рік тому +1

      If you don’t mind yourself your clothes and everything smelling like gear oil for the rest of the day and beyond, and neither does your wife when you bring it into your vehicle and house and the smell gets into the furniture and everything, to each their own.

  • @jamespotestio1074
    @jamespotestio1074 Рік тому

    Here in Washington State, l use North 40 Harrvest King (house brand) for $17.99 for a 2 gallon jug.

    • @WilsonForestLands
      @WilsonForestLands  Рік тому

      That sounds like a great deal. I just did a quick search and couldn’t find any dealers in my area. I will look into that more later. Thanks for that, hopefully that can help somebody out.

    • @Idahoprepper71
      @Idahoprepper71 11 місяців тому +1

      I just picked up some from north 40 in coeur d’Alene To good a deal to pass up.

  • @Camocountry1
    @Camocountry1 9 місяців тому

    That's not cheap it's good stuff. Black max is pretty good I think everyone figured it out. What was $13 now is $20 + all day long. If it's not out of stock.

  • @mattfleming86
    @mattfleming86 Рік тому

    If my sources are correct, the black maxx, old walmart poulan oil, Tractor supply "county line" and Ace's house brand come from the same vendors.
    It used to be even better. Sadly there was a shift in production in the last few years. It's now thinner and has less tackifier.
    It DOES give you a little of that gear oil smell.. but Ive added STP or Lucas in small quantities to tack up a little better. I also got the bottom 10 gallons of some quaker state 5w30 lut of one of those HUGE IBC totes. I mix that 50/50 with cheap shjt B&c oil and add lucas until it's appropriate for whatever the temps are.

  • @Peter-od7op
    @Peter-od7op 21 день тому

    Have you ever tried amsoil you can run 100 to one

  • @scotmcdougal347
    @scotmcdougal347 5 місяців тому

    Has anyone used Cam2 bar oil, found at Rural King online for $7.99/gallon. I'm a bit suspicious of that low price but 13 of 14 reviews are 5*.

  • @gg-gn3re
    @gg-gn3re Рік тому

    There's this "PRO SELECT" (lowes) which is similar price of black max (walmart) ever test that? The husqvarna oil seems to be hated by everyone lol. Every video and post I see people rate it about the lowest and worst of the oils. pretty interesting. Also you are the third person to like the black max.. other people I watched had several different oils they were comparing. So black max must be pretty good.

  • @jameswest685
    @jameswest685 Рік тому

    A fine bouquet.

  • @bryanthornton6787
    @bryanthornton6787 11 місяців тому

    Mystic bar and chain $7.99/gallon at Blains farm and fleet.

  • @LupeFonseca-j9b
    @LupeFonseca-j9b 6 місяців тому

    In Mexico they use used motor oil lol and hell I guess it works 😂

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 11 місяців тому

    I like the TSC oil and it’s very sticky and works ok
    I’m going to try the Walmart black crap 💩

  • @D-B-Cooper
    @D-B-Cooper 11 місяців тому

    I use a different Walmart bar oil, tack is better than the good stuff.

  • @Joesfirewood
    @Joesfirewood 11 місяців тому +1

    Blains--farm--and=fleet==barand==chain=oil=====6.99gallon------shiping7.99===andtaxs

  • @ChiefManny1
    @ChiefManny1 Рік тому

    Another brand that smells like gear oil is Sten's brand.

    • @WilsonForestLands
      @WilsonForestLands  Рік тому

      I have never heard of it but now I know to avoid it. Thanks.

  • @mcporter03
    @mcporter03 Рік тому

    30 weight of the cheapest oil from a auto parts store, go full synthetic if you hug your trees that you do not murder. 1 jug of new 30 wt and a gallon of new mix gets you running for the day. Saying that, I assume everyone cleans their bar grove daily

    • @WilsonForestLands
      @WilsonForestLands  Рік тому

      I have thought about just trying motor oil. Sounds like a good tip.

    • @mcporter03
      @mcporter03 Рік тому

      @@WilsonForestLands all of my bar oil is 30w, I guess used might have problems but even Baileys cheapest is way more

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 11 місяців тому

    I use the finger test

  • @cwjolly69
    @cwjolly69 Рік тому

    I use diesel oil

  • @job38four10
    @job38four10 Рік тому +1

    Bar oil, bah humbug, what a scam!!!! I been cutting wood for 45 years on used motor oil, I only buy bar oil when chainsaw is new and under warranty. Right now with two tractors I have 10 gallons used motor and hydraulic oil to use.........

    • @WilsonForestLands
      @WilsonForestLands  Рік тому

      I am suspicious you may be right.

    • @carolinewells4355
      @carolinewells4355 Рік тому

      Why does it have to be used motor oil? Can you use new motor oil?

    • @WilsonForestLands
      @WilsonForestLands  Рік тому +1

      @@carolinewells4355 Yes you can use new motor oil. The reason people use the used motor oil is they don't have to pay for the used motor oil. Instead of disposing the used oil that comes out of their engines, they use it for bar oil.

    • @carolinewells4355
      @carolinewells4355 Рік тому

      @@WilsonForestLands thank you so much for your speedy reply

  • @dkat1108
    @dkat1108 Рік тому +1

    Probably came from the same place as a name brand oil just like all oil at Walmart its all the SOS.....

  • @Photo-ms1mo
    @Photo-ms1mo 4 місяці тому

    All those tests are very confusing..
    Some say more fluid oils are better and some say the opposite...

  • @Mickocarbomb
    @Mickocarbomb 9 місяців тому

    Nothern state goers: Meijers has a brand for about $10 or so. Cant say anything about reliability but its cheap. Aint buying it cause i hate the meijer family and CEO

  • @hookeaires6637
    @hookeaires6637 Рік тому +9

    The price of EVERYTHING has doubled in the last two years thanks to FJB.

    • @WilsonForestLands
      @WilsonForestLands  Рік тому +4

      Except for softwood lumber. That’s cheaper now than it’s been in a long time.

    • @558vulcanxh
      @558vulcanxh 10 місяців тому +3

      Iits the world economic crisis caused by Covid and Putin, Trumps friend 😂

    • @mst5632
      @mst5632 10 місяців тому

      I think you meant due to OPEC, not FJB. As I’m sure you know, the president cannot determine oil or gas prices. That is determined by OPEC. If your political beliefs are true, have you been grateful & thanking FJB for some time because gas prices are so low? 87 octane at Shell is $2.79/gallon in my area.

    • @MontanaWelldigger
      @MontanaWelldigger 10 місяців тому +4

      The first day of FJB he started the war on fossil fuels. Shutting down pipelines and ending leases on federal lands. Day one!! You guys need to stop watching the nightly news.

    • @mst5632
      @mst5632 10 місяців тому

      @@MontanaWelldigger Stop watching the news? So we can stay uninformed? How do you know about Biden’s quest for more green energy by decreasing fossil fuel dependency if you don’t watch/read news? Perhaps, watching/reading from a variety of news sources both for and against any opinion is sounds advice.

  • @HulkHogan-y4k
    @HulkHogan-y4k 11 місяців тому

    mystick==6.99gallon

  • @ironjohn5914
    @ironjohn5914 Рік тому +1

    I make my own bar and chain oil cost me 3.25 per gallon. Your welcome.

    • @marioep18
      @marioep18 Рік тому +1

      Can you tell us more about it?

    • @ironjohn5914
      @ironjohn5914 Рік тому +1

      @@marioep18 I use olive oil and vegetable oil mix with cooking oil

    • @marioep18
      @marioep18 Рік тому +1

      @@ironjohn5914 do you mix it in any proportion?

    • @ironjohn5914
      @ironjohn5914 Рік тому +1

      @@marioep18 I use the most vegetable oil and the cheapest one from Wal-Mart

    • @marioep18
      @marioep18 Рік тому +1

      @@ironjohn5914 Thanks my friend I'm gonna try that.

  • @rickgoodson2792
    @rickgoodson2792 9 місяців тому

    Super tec is crap

  • @happycamper-ux5pv
    @happycamper-ux5pv Рік тому

    blain farm and fleet 7.99 per gallon and if you spend over certan amount 7.99 shiping

  • @firemaster-o8h
    @firemaster-o8h Рік тому +1

    cheepest-price-countury-line-gallons-bar-oil-just-bought-all-thay-have-for$8,99-gallon