” Never use two-stroke oil intended for water cooled outboard motors, so-called, outboard oil. There is a difference in oils, thats why Stihl doubles the warranty of a new chainsaw when run with their gray bottle oil vs their old orange bottle oil. I run Kubota oil in my Kubota, New Holland oil in my New Holland and Stihl Silver oil in my chainsaws.
“I have a Homelite chain saw I bought in 1977, small 10” bar model that I have used heavy and only used good quality oil. Get this – I was in a Stihl dealer about 5 years ago, and he told me I could use their 50:1 oil in my old saw with no problems. Well, that has been about 5 years ago and the man was right! I have been using Stihl’s 50:1 oil in all my saws and weed eater too, mixing it 50:1.
High detergent oil provides necessary protection from high RPM, high engine temperature operation and engine damage. As you can see, there is a major difference between outboard engine oil and 2-cycle oil for power equipment. By using outboard engine oil in your power equipment, you’re only doing harmful damage to your engine.
For my chainsaw I normally buy the oil to add to the gas called 2Cycle Oil. Hank Outboards are water cooled and don’t get as hot as chainsaws and other 2 cycle power tools with air cooled engines. I ruined a Husky… chainsaw by using Outboard Motor oil.
outboard oil vs chainsaw oil Related Question:
Can I use outboard motor oil in my chainsaw?
Re: Outboard oil in a chainsaw? You can run almost any oil in a pinch in those engines. I have one mix that I use for two stroke mower, trimmer, chainsaw hedge clipper etc and have never had an issue. Not that long ago regular 30w was mixed with the gas for almost all two strokes.
Can you use chainsaw oil in boat?
air-cooled chainsaw oil, then use it in the outboard. If it isn’t TCW-3 DO NOT USE IT YOUR OUTBOARD.
Can you use marine 2 stroke oil chainsaw?
Marine oil is formulated for water cooled engines since they run much cooler, or rather the cylinder and head run cooler. So a marine 2 stroke oil could damage air cooled chainsaw engines, though the vice versa may not happen.
Is there a difference between marine and regular 2 stroke oil?
TCW III oil (marine) is a higher grade. Apparently the difference is the greater temperature differences in the cylinder. Red hot then has ice cold seawater thrown on it. Probably get away with motorcycle 2T oil in warmer summer waters.
What is the best outboard 2 stroke oil?
Our top pick for the best two-stroke oil is the Lucas Oil Semi-Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil. It comes in a wide range of different sizes and works well in a number of different two-stroke engines. If you’re looking for our best value pick, check out the Pennzoil Marine XLF 2-Cycle Oil.
Can you put regular 2 stroke oil in my outboard?
A frequent question we answer at DHS Equipment, is about oil for 2-cycle engines. Many people ask, “can I use outboard engine oil in my 2-cycle equipment?” This has been debatable for years, but the short answer is, no, you should not.
Can you use regular 2 stroke oil in an outboard motor?
Two-stroke outboards require oil that meets the TC-W standard, which indicates a marine oil designed for a two-stroke engine. Again, consult the owner’s manual for specific two-stroke oil requirements.
Can I use Stihl oil in my boat motor?
The Stihl Oil in a outboard engine is not a good ideal. The oils formulated for air cooled and water cooled engines are completely different. To use one for the other application is an invitation for premature engine failure.
Can you use snowmobile oil in a chainsaw?
Worked great, liked the smell, and ordered a case of four 1 gallon bottles and split it with him. Chainsaw oil and the high end motorsports oil may be engineered for their specific targets, but most of that overlaps and it’s fine to run it in saws.
Can tcw3 oil be used in a chainsaw?
You should be OK with full synthetic outboard oil but don’t run regular TC-W3 in a chainsaw. Your average chainsaw is turning more RPM at a higher temp than just about any outboard. Quick note: Always use FD approved 2 cycle oil in all your air cooled lawn machines.
Can you use any 2 stroke oil in Stihl chainsaw?
Can You Use Any 2 Stroke Oil In Stihl Chainsaw? I use Stihl oil for Stihl saws when I have two strokes. The Stihl oil is recommended to be 50:1 to 25:1, and any other brand oil is recommended to be 25:1 to 50:1 as well. Bargan brands are not as good as this.
Can you use snowmobile oil in a boat?
It is designed to burn at lower temperatures and rpms that are seen in outboards and pollute the water a bit less when burned. You could probably run sled oil just fine but it may cause a bit more gumming up than you’re used to. Probably won’t notice a difference though.
Is 2 stroke oil the same?
Yes, both are exactly the same and to be honest it’s outdated and rarely used in today’s world. Two-stroke oil (also referred to as two-cycle oil, 2-cycle oil, 2T oil, or 2-stroke oil) is a special type of motor oil intended for use in crankcase compression two-stroke engines.
Do all chainsaws use 2 stroke oil?
If you have a gas-powered one, part of this will mean always using the correct fuel – and since most chainsaws are 2-stroke models, this will involve mixing up the right gas-and-oil mix. What is the correct gas to oil ratio for chainsaws?
Does a chainsaw need 2 stroke oil?
If you want to ensure your chainsaw engine is properly maintained, then you need to use oil designed for use in a chainsaw. When filling a small engine such as a chainsaw with fuel, it’s quite likely to be a ‘two cycle’ or two-stroke engine.