Dolmar gas question?

[Adirondack]

I have a New dolmar. Not thinking the gas would really make a difference I used a one gallon stihl mix and the dolmar had problems. it would cut for a few cuts and then die in the next cut. Sometimes it would run great for about 6-9 good cuts and then peter out. It would die with any pressure on the throtle. Dealer suggested using dolmar gas. (I really did not think the mix would make a difference). I switched and it was amazing the difference. Could this be a break in issue? My guess is each manufacture specially formulates the gas for its OWN saws. Makes sense. Anyone experience this or have any further insights? Thanks

 

[Jonny Quest]

[sounds of JQ zipping up his flame-proof suit]

If you took fresh premium gasoline (92+ octane) and mixed up good synthetic oil (Stihl, Husqvarna, Mobil 1 T2, Red-Line, etc) at 50:1 ratio - your saw would NOT know the difference between the various oils.

JQ

 

[lovetheoutdoors]

yes 92-93 octane and good oil ( stihl-husky-dolmar) mixed right the saw should run perfect.i mix mine at 32:1 just a tad rich but its like milk it does a body good.

 

[04ultra]

I have a New dolmar. Not thinking the gas would really make a difference I used a one gallon stihl mix and the dolmar had problems. it would cut for a few cuts and then die in the next cut. Sometimes it would run great for about 6-9 good cuts and then peter out. It would die with any pressure on the throtle. Dealer suggested using dolmar gas. (I really did not think the mix would make a difference). I switched and it was amazing the difference. Could this be a break in issue? My guess is each manufacture specially formulates the gas for its OWN saws. Makes sense. Anyone experience this or have any further insights? Thanks

Whos your Dolmar dealer ???

 

[parrisw]

Whos your Dolmar dealer ???

Some TARD I'm sure.

 

[phantom]

I've ran my 5100 on stihl ultra at 50:1 since day one. only about 5 tanks through it now but not a single problem with it.

 

[04ultra]

I just dropped off a new 5100 yesterday and we put 8 tanks through it and ran the 420 and 2153 all on 2 T no problems ..

 

[Andyshine77]

Some TARD I'm sure.

Most likely.

Adirondack, Fresh fuel will do that.

 

[MCW]

My 7900 loves synthetics (I've tried a few different brands) all at 50:1
For some reason though mineral oils (numerous brands) at 50:1 foul the plug up a bit and sometimes it stalls (when dropping of the throttle) and is hard to start after about 8-10 tanks. Clean the plug and she's all good for another 8-10 tanks. After the same amount of tanks with synthetic the plug is still like new. I now run nothing but synthetic in all my saws.
I smell bu#*sh*t from your dealer though. Stihl oil is good stuff.

 

[SawTroll]

I have a New dolmar. Not thinking the gas would really make a difference I used a one gallon stihl mix and the dolmar had problems. it would cut for a few cuts and then die in the next cut. Sometimes it would run great for about 6-9 good cuts and then peter out. It would die with any pressure on the throtle. Dealer suggested using dolmar gas. (I really did not think the mix would make a difference). I switched and it was amazing the difference. Could this be a break in issue? My guess is each manufacture specially formulates the gas for its OWN saws. Makes sense. Anyone experience this or have any further insights? Thanks

How old was that "Stihl mix"?

 

[phantom]

Some TARD I'm sure.

tard you say? he sold some oil with that line of $h!t

 

[Taxmantoo]

How old was that "Stihl mix"?

Old enough to make a difference. I hope he didn't chew up his piston running it lean. I also wonder if the saw is a tad on the lean side with good gas, but not lean enough to keep it from making power.

 

[Saw Bones]

I have a New dolmar. Not thinking the gas would really make a difference I used a one gallon stihl mix and the dolmar had problems. it would cut for a few cuts and then die in the next cut. Sometimes it would run great for about 6-9 good cuts and then peter out. It would die with any pressure on the throtle. Dealer suggested using dolmar gas. (I really did not think the mix would make a difference). I switched and it was amazing the difference. Could this be a break in issue? My guess is each manufacture specially formulates the gas for its OWN saws. Makes sense. Anyone experience this or have any further insights? Thanks

I don't quite follow what you are saying about Dolmar "gas". I Asama you are speaking of oil.

I have a dolmar, I use the same mix in my dolmar and stihl. Highest Octane I can get, ethanol free if possible. Mix 50:1 with a good quality oil, and sometimes I add a stabilizer, but I usually don't keep fuel around that long. I have not ever had any problems with fuel.

 

[Butch(OH)]

See Gary, Oya'll does make a differance.

 

[limelakephoto]

What the hell is "DOLMAR GAS" ? Perhaps I should be running "ECHO" OR "HUSKY" gas ! But then again my Poulan might reject it ! Premium... From the same gasoline company every time.... tune your saw to it.... with decent oil.... Shouldn't have a problem for "many-a-cord" !