40 to 1 mix ratio

[mdavlee]

I like 32:1. Run whatever makes you feel warm and fuzzy.

 

[BobL]

Instead of starting another oil thread I just have a specific question.
Would you use a 50:1 on an old saw like a stihl 056? I have an old 056 that spent it's life on 32:1 and want to use it to mill. I also have new saws that have leaner factory suggested ratios. I would like to just use one mix and get the best performance but do not want to risk any of my saws.

I would use what the mauufacturer recommends for that saw but make sure it is tuned a little on the rich side.

 

[CoreyB]

I like 32:1. Run whatever makes you feel warm and fuzzy.

I have not done any milling yet and can not replace this saw. So I have not found a warm fuzzy ratio yet.
So are you saying sense it is an older saw that I should use 32:1?

 

[mesupra]

IMHO I think good fuel is way more important than the 40:1 / 50:1 debate. I see way more saw issues caused by ethanol than lack of oil. I run 40:1 and use aviation fuel. I would take a day off from cutting before I would put pump fuel in my saws

 

[mdavlee]

I have not done any milling yet and can not replace this saw. So I have not found a warm fuzzy ratio yet.
So are you saying sense it is an older saw that I should use 32:1?

Buy fresh gas and run plenty of oil. I run pump gas all the time but store the saws and all other OPE with VP gas now.

 

[Timberframed]

I've been reading up on US2 oil. Worth the time to study what the oil actually does under fire.