chainsaw fuel questions

[varmint]

Thanks for the responses... I hadn't thought of buying premixed fuel. I use less than a gallon a year, unless there's a catastrophic storm or something. I think I will give that a try, and next time I go over to Maryland's Eastern shore, buy a couple gallons of straight gas, which is available there, but not around here- population density and air quality issues, I guess.

 

[sdef]

When use of equipment slows in the fall I switch to TruFuel. Buy a six pack and get the 17% discount at Lowe's. Six cans usually last 2 winters. Shop TRUFUEL Power Equipment Fuel at Lowes.com

I have heard anecdotal evidence from a few others about this also. But I mix mine 1 - 2 gallons at a time and this premix is far too expensive for my use. Plus my fuel use/storage is universal for everything (prepper here ), including a 8 kw generator. I have tried synthetic and regular 2 cycle oils and not noticed any difference.

For years I have pretty much standardized on synthetics (including grease for vehicles and weapons) for everything I own, except for the tractor as I can't find a 15w40 synthetic in anything I can afford and the tractor is under warranty. I just received 2 quarts of Royal Purple 2 cycle for this year's usage. May have to purchase a new Husqvarna 562 XP... at this rate.

 

[Ken45101]

If I have a small engine not running right (e.g. harder to start or doesn't run at full power) I try running some Seafoam through it. Often it helps, sometimes it doesn't.

 

[EMB5530]

If you have it available I HIGHLY suggest using Renegade Pro 110+ and then a quality 2-stroke like Bel-Ray synthetic.

I have left this combo setting in equipment and have started it after 2 years of setting w/ no problem.
I usually buy about 5 gal. in small containers and it lasts me years.

I first found this fuel while riding dirtbikes. I could be down in the woods working the bike hard while others I rode w/ were setting watching there bikes boil over due to heat. So I religously bought this fuel and mixed in Bel-Ray H1R. Though long after I stopped riding and sold my bikes(funny things happen to your head when you start a family. get rid of bikes crazy right!)I still had fuel setting so I tried it in my Huskie and at first it had a hard time idling but after 2 tanks it runs and idles perfectly. I think the AutoTune feature probably helped w/ that as sometimes it helps to re-jet your carb to work w/ such a high octane fuel.

Here is the brand Automotive Fuels : Renegade Racing Fuels

 

[Monster5601]

Sorry if this topic has been worked to death in earlier threads, but I didn't see it, so here goes: I have a quality chain saw, which I use only rarely. Like maybe 4 times a year, usually after ice storms or some event that caused trees to be where we don't want them, and clean up is required. I have been using regular gas, mixed with Stabil and two stroke oil, as spec'd. I always try to empty the tank, and run the carb dry.

I will share with you my personal experiences. I had on-going issues with my two cycle engine equipment trying to get them started keeping in mind the chain saws (4) and trimmers (2) were occasionally used and sat idle most of the winter. Several years ago there was a discussion here about Seafoam and treating two cycle fuel. I bought a can of Seafoam and added one ounce of Seafoam to each gallon of my 50:1 two cycle fuel mix.

Starting and engine idling issues went away and never returned. My experiences are by no means unique and if you search back you will find several Seafoam threads discussing two cycle fuels. There are Seafoam haters, doubters, and lovers but regardless of that, it does fix the problems ethanol causes in the gasoline for two cycle engines.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Thanks for the responses... I hadn't thought of buying premixed fuel. I use less than a gallon a year, unless there's a catastrophic storm or something. I think I will give that a try, and next time I go over to Maryland's Eastern shore, buy a couple gallons of straight gas, which is available there, but not around here- population density and air quality issues, I guess.

For as much as you are using get the pre mix. My father does and no issues now. I on the other hand us 10 gallons a year or so and run Aviation 100LL in mine. Cost more but no issues. Its my only option since all fuel within 100 miles of me has ethanol crap in it.

Chris

 

[varmint]

Quick update: a buddy visited me, and brought 5 gallons of plain gas. Over on the Eastern Shore of Merryland, it's widely available. Seems the farmers demand ethanol free gas. Go figure? Plus, I have been told that adding two cycle oil works to help store the E-10 gas that is everywhere. Didn't do much for me, but then, some of my two cycle fuel might be 2 years old. I will just mix less, in the future, after I run the pre-mix thru.

 

[corl]

Can't get non ethanol gas in SE Pa so I started using Startron 5 years ago when it all happened. It keeps me from having problems Says it will stabilize gas 1-2 years. I don't need more than a year. Mostly it is the gas for my outboard motor as the 2 cycle gas gets mixed 1 gallon at a time and I use that much in a month or two.

 

[jel1988]

I bought a couple of Stihl trimmers this year, couldn't believe the require high test (premium) gas. We use the Stihl oil recommended of the dealer. The also sell premixed fuel by Stihl for the amount you use you might give it a try. I have over 20 small engines both 2 and 4 stroke some may only be used one a year. I run them dry and even after a couple years of storage they roar back to life with some fresh fuel.

 

[Ken45101]

I bought a couple of Stihl trimmers this year, couldn't believe the require high test (premium) gas.

Ouch! Hopefully that's a Canadian thing?

Thanks for the head's up though. I've been thinking about a new Stihl chainsaw and I will have to watch out for that.