Homelite XL-12

[Tick]

Will a 32:1 mix using Stihl or Husqvarna oil be O.K. to use in a later Textron Homelite XL-12 or should I use a 16:1 mix? Thanks in advance for any input.

 

[sedanman]

I run my OLD XL-12 at 32:1 with Stihl oil and have had no problems.

 

[HUSKYMAN]

I would use 32:1. 16:1 will kill too many mosquitos. The 16:1 was basically for when all you did was mix regular 30wt motor oil with the gas

 

[homer7]

I would use 32:1. 16:1 will kill too many mosquitos. The 16:1 was basically for when all you did was mix regular 30wt motor oil with the gas

I use castor oil for all my 2 stroke engines for the last 10 years have not had any trouble (even in my homelite xl12 bought new in 1967) mixing with all ratio
homer7

 

[Marc1]

Run it 16:1 and add 10ml of pure acetone for every gallon of mix. NO smoke and more power.

 

[Max]

I run my OLD XL-12 at 32:1 with Stihl oil and have had no problems.

Good to see you back around again!!!

 

[romeo]

My XL-12 is running stout and strong on 32:1, its 2 years older than me.