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Amsoil 2-cycle oil?

Discussion in 'Lawn Mowing' started by rja, Jan 5, 2001.

  1. rja

    rja LawnSite Member
    from NJ
    Messages: 25

    Has any body used the Amsoil 2 cycle oil? From what I have read, (correct me if I am wrong) is that you mix a can of 100-1 and use this for all of the 2 cycle engines. If I am reading this correctly, this is grate! Thanks.
     
    rja, Jan 5, 2001
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  2. Keith

    Keith LawnSite Gold Member
    from Central Florida
    Messages: 3,977

    You can get away with mixing errors, better than most. We usually throw in 8 ounces with 5 gallons of gasoline for an 80:1 ratio. A little richer or leaner isn't going to hurt at that point. We've been using it for about 8 years, no failures
     
    Keith, Jan 5, 2001
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  3. awm

    awm LawnSite Gold Member
    from stanfield nc
    Messages: 3,354

    I recently went to amsoil from stihl 50-1.
    I also recommend 80-1.At 100-1 motors sounded
    like they might be turning a little to much rpm.
    Also i did have to replace plugs in some of my
    2cycles.Im not sure why.THE STUFF DOES RUN CLEAN
    THO. TM
     
    awm, Jan 5, 2001
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  4. MOW ED

    MOW ED LawnSite Fanatic
    from N.E. Wisconsin
    Messages: 5,028

    100-1 is what I've been mixing in all 2 cycles for 4 years now with no problems at all. If you are currently using petroleum based oil you may have to change plugs because of the carbon buildup.
    I use it in a Husky blower, Lawn Boy 4.5 hp and string trimmers. No problems, after a lot of hours. Good Luck.
     
    MOW ED, Jan 5, 2001
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  5. Administrator

    Administrator Administrator
    Messages: 865

    Do a search on amsoil. You will find a lot of past discussions on this topic.

    Chuck Keough
     
    Administrator, Jan 5, 2001
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  6. Paradise Yard Service

    Paradise Yard Service LawnSite Senior Member
    from Formerly Kailua, Hawaii. Now Sacramento, CA
    Messages: 447

    If you want lots of smoke, are into decarbonizing, enjoy replacing spark plugs and don't mind premature breakdowns then use anything but Amsoil 100:1. As for me its mow, blow,doe,go.
    Been using Amsoil since 1979. No problems, just LESS SMOKE!
    Aloha,
    P.Y.S.
     
    Paradise Yard Service, Jan 6, 2001
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