I just purchased a Craftsman Blower 40:1 oil mix. I have a Stihl Weedeater with a 50:1 oil mix. Any recommendations on which mixture to use or do I need to use the correct ratio?
I would run the 40:1 richer mixture. I always add a little more oil than called for just for safety sake. I'll never lose an engine because it didn't have enough oil. If a little smoke bothers you, buy a 4 stroke engine.
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BKBrown
I'd also error on the side of too much oil -- that is the only lube a two stroke gets. That's one reason all my 2 stroke equipment is Stihl -- One oil mixture. :thumbsup:
I would run the 40:1 richer mixture. I always add a little more oil than called for just for safety sake. I'll never lose an engine because it didn't have enough oil. If a little smoke bothers you, buy a 4 stroke engine.
I use synthetic two stoke oil and use it in everything that I own and have for ten years and never had a problem that's 4 string trimmers a leaf blower,5 chainsaws 1 hedge trimmer and that's a 50 to 1 mix.
