stihl fuel ???

Anonymous-0 · Jul 4, 2011

For the stihl folks??? Can get a fuel here called "motomix" that is supposed to keep for 2+ years..... Can also get 250 ml stihl oils that you mix with 5 liters of gas... one is more expensive and says "fuel stabilisor" on it.... Is the moto mix and mixing gas with the stabilisor oiul the same? Can I just get normal 2 stroke oil, mix it with gas, and add stabilisor to get the same as the motomix?? Or, is normal gas mixed with the stihl fuel stabilisor the same?

Thanks, Dave

GVSII · Jul 4, 2011

Dave,
I've been mixing regular 2 stroke oil with gasolene ( a little heavy on the oil) on my engines that are being stored at the end of their season. I run the engines until I smell oil in the exhaust then shut them down and oil down the cylinder. The above is on the 4 strokes. On the
2 strokes I just add a little extra oil to the fuel and run them. I'm not useing synthetic oil when doing this. I've had no problem starting these engines at the begining of their season.

hayray · Jul 4, 2011

I just bought a new Sthil saw and there is no mention in the manual about stabilizer. The manual says to only mix enough fuel to be used in a few days not to exceed 3 months storage. Use mid grade 89 Octane and do not use 2 cycle oils that are for use in both water cooled and air cooled engines. I always store mine empty on fuel. Fuel ages and can destroy the diaghram in the carb.

Goose · Jul 4, 2011

When I bought a new Stihl a year ago, the dealer told me to just add an appropriate amount of stabilizer to the gas whenever I mix a batch in a can or jug.

That way it's always in the gas and you don't have to worry about it if you let the saw sit longer than you plan.

MarkB_MI · Jul 4, 2011

Like I told you the last time you asked the question, the only way you can concoct a fuel with the same shelf life as the premix is to start out with a low vapor pressure fuel, such as avgas. All the stabilizer in the world won't make high vapor pressure fuel last. However, I suspect that Germany sets a maximum vapor pressure for summer fuel, so it might not be too bad. You'll have to check the local regulations for Reid Vapor Pressure.

JerryS · Jul 4, 2011

I have a Stihl 70 cc Magnum. My manual tells me to use only high-octane gasoline (93) in it. Does that sound right?

tjdub · Jul 5, 2011

I'm not any help, but I wish I had that problem. A straight line wind knocked down trees all over my fences Friday night (and one got the power lines too boot). I've never had the pleasure of worrying about fuel stabilizers

Cutting firewood in 90F under a cloud of mosquitoes and deer flies is not very fun, but I guess it keeps the fuel fresh at least.

mkirsch · Jul 5, 2011

The premixed fuel you buy at the Stihl dealer doesn't have ethanol in it.

It also works out to around $25/gallon, so it's really only practical for someone that only runs their saws once or twice a year. Anyone that runs a saw for a living, or cuts firewood, would be better off mixing their own for a lot less money.

daman · Jul 5, 2011

It stays fresher because it's pure gasoline NO crap ethanol and it does contain some stabilizer,i like this mix it's a premium fuel 92 oct. no ethanol and the right stihl HP synthetic oil,great for the occasional user.

i bought a MS311 and the saw just screams on this stuff hopefully tho the price comes down some.

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