Amsoil ?

[Mowman]

Many of you are telling me to switch to Amsoil to run in my Toro 2 cycle and other hand held equipment. Question is since the Suzuki has just been rebuilt should I break it in with the Husky XP oil,then switch to the Amsoil? If so how many hours should I put on it before switching? Also do you all go the 100:1 mix or do you mix it a little richer? And do you run 87,89,or93 octane with this oil? Thanks for all your advice on this subject.
Mowman

[Alan]

I run 89 octane, 100-1 mix and start new equipment off on Amsoil from the first tankful. I have not changed a plug in so long I forgot the last one that needed changing. No smoke, no smell and one mix for everything.

[Premo Services]

Alan
It works that good in all the 2 cycle ratios, ie 32/1, 50/1 etc.? I may have to give this a try, the thought of one can of mixed gas sounds appealing to me:D

[Alan]

I've got equipment that calls for three different mixes. WAY too much hassle to keep them seperate. I use the little squeeze pouches, one pouch to a gallon of gas, when the can gets down put in the contents of one pouch and add a gallon of gas. The pouches are a little more pricey, but they are handy to use and easy to keep in the truck for when they are needed.

[SCAPEASAURUSREX]

I too run the Amsoil 100-1 with 89 octane in all my 2 cycle and have been for years.. I have a Redmax 2300 trimmer for 5 years now with no service.. Just air filters.. and plugs.. Yes.. There is no smoke and very little odor. I would not use anything else.. Plus I think you wind up spending less money .. I think it' s $3.50 for a bottle and it treats 8 gallons..

[PrimeGreen Lawn]

One question though....

It can't be safe to use a 100-1 mix in something when the manufacturer recommends using a 50-1 or weven 32-1 like my new RedMax bp blower, is it? Or am I missinng something here. Some input please.

Scott

[Richard Martin]

Im running 80:1 Amsoil in everything I have, Shindaiwa, Husqvarna, Echo, Stihl, Lawnboy and 1 Homelite hedge trimmer. It's actually 100:1 Amsoil but I mix 8 oz. to 5 gallons of gas. I haven't had any problems yet.

[vipermanz]

where can i find it?:blush:

[MOW ED]

www.amsoil.com

[vipermanz]

:blush:

[eskals]

Check out a post on this same topic at ford-diesel.com.

here is the address: http://forums.ford-diesel.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=31&t=001809

Be sure to read the posts by Bob Riley. He is an Amsoil dealer and clears up some misconceptions.

Eric

[Craig Jones]

Mowman, what did they do to your Toro when they rebuilt it? I have been told to remove the carbon to get rid of the knocking sound and other folks have told me to replace the crankcase seals. Just curious since I want to fix mine.

[dhicks]

I'm with Alan. Amsoil works great in all my 2 stroke, 4 stroke, trucks and autos. :blob4:

[lakeviewnw]

With regard to mix ratios, something that a lot of people do not realize is that the mix ratio is determined by the OIL, not the equipment. The various machines do not have a "brain", where they say "I'll work on this ratio, but not that one."

Most equipment mfgr's offer their own brand of oil, which is designed to work at a certain ratio (32:1, 50:1, etc.) So therefore, they have a vested interest in suggesting a mix ratio that matches their brand of oil, so that the customer will assume they must use that particular oil.

So, you can use any oil you desire, and mix it to the ratio it calls for, and you should not have any problems. One thing to remember, however, is that if you change brands of oil, and it is a different ratio mix, than you have been using, then best to start with fresh mix in all your equipment. In other words, don't have 1/2 can of gas with one mix, and then top it off with a different mix.

Another thing to keep in mind is that it is NOT GOOD to change back and forth between "synthetic" products, and "petroleum based" products. If you make a change....stick with it.

[Alan]

Originally posted by lakeviewnw
Another thing to keep in mind is that it is NOT GOOD to change back and forth between "synthetic" products, and "petroleum based" products. If you make a change....stick with it.

Why not? All the synthetics claim complete compatability with dino oils.

[lakeviewnw]

I was merely repeating what I have heard a good many dealers tell their customers, to not switch back and forth between synthetics and petroleum based products in their 2-cycle equipment. I assume through their experiences that they make this statement based on fact.