Bar Oil Thinner ?

[rahtreelimbs]

What do you guy use to thin bar oil and at what ratio?

 

[jokers]

I use straight 20w hydraulic oil `cause I get it cheap. Does the job just fine no matter how cold. Russ

 

[GeorgeWLogger]

I usually add some diesel fuel to my 30 weight bar oil. I never really measured it. I just keep adding til the freezing cold oil has the same viscosity ( DB did I spell that right ?) as 30wt oil would have under 50 degree temps.

 

[don]

Older saw manuals

From the 1980's and earlier say to cut it with diesel fuel or kerosene. I think to today you could do the same or use a 5 wt oil. Even cut it with some fuel would work.

In any case mix up prior to putting in the saw.

Just bought some 5-30wt oil at sears for 57 cents a quart.

Never heard of a thumbrule before.

 

[don]

winter oil discussion

Here is a good discussion

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthr...980&perpage=15&highlight=bar oil&pagenumber=1

 

[lync]

Thinning bar Oil

Diesel fuel,1 part diesel to 10 parts bar oil. Coffee cup and a half, to a gallon. If you can get the fuel for off road machines its dyed red and helps you see the lubricant better.

Corey

 

[Newfie]

the fuel for off road machines its dyed red

Yup, they also call it #2 Home heating oil around these parts. I use the low temp stuff but I have heard 10:1 as the standard ratio if using diesel or kerosene.

 

[tony marks]

i just use my used 4 stroke oil. guess i should mention that my oil is not discolored when i change. its 10-30 and works pretty good in cold weather.
dont try it in hot weather tho.

 

[bwalker]

I got into a pinch today and used some old two cycle oil I had for bar lube. Seemed to work fine and it flows real nice in cold weather. I inspected the bar afterwards and didnt notice anything out of the ordinary.

 

[don]

Was it synthetic 2 cycle oil?

Gets kind of expensive at 10 dollars plus a quart!
I have some hydraulic oil but it says 40 wt. I little too thick wouldn'y you say?

 

[Tony Snyder]

I like to use something that doesn't stink like diesel. Whatever you can get cheap. Our local farm store has some straight 10W motor oil that is cheap and works O.K.

 

[Gypo Logger]

Hi there, I find the best way to dilute your chain oil is to clean the bar groove with a putty knife and clean the oil inlet on the bar, and flip the bar at the same time. This makes the assumption that you look after your saw in the first place. Just remember, the oil tank is right below the muffler.
A good logger knows the difference between granite and Hemlock.
John

 

[tony marks]

ive been experimenting with bar oils.
im beginning to think their mite be more to this than most think. one thing ,tackifyers do help. also viscousity and a little kerosene in the mix ,had more affect on cutting speed than i would have ever thot. and it aint even cold here in carolina.not much anyway. my opinion this mite be the source of really speedin up cutting time . course im just starting to play with different combinations,but the results so far ,are a lot more significant than i thot.anything to get old arthur to ease up on my shoulders.
been givin me fits during this ice cleanup

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

I just buy the Stihl winter bar oil and keep one with me and I always keep one in the skidder just in case it does start to get thick but I have'nt had it happen yet..

Gees Gypo I see you got most of you gear on So what are you working on now up there..?

Later Rob.

 

[bwalker]

Gets kind of expensive at 10 dollars plus a quart

No, it was oil mercury oil for my outboard. Still more money than bar oil, but it was worth not to have to drive to the saw shop.