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Does brand of bar oil really matter?
Posted on 9/10/24 at 8:45 pm
Posted on 9/10/24 at 8:45 pm
I’ve been buying stihl brand, but I’m starting to wonder if the stuff that’s $4 cheaper would work just as good. I’m not sure if it would really matter that much
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Posted on 9/10/24 at 8:52 pm to CrawfishElvis
I would say it does not as long as it has the basic characteristics of bar oil. For instance, bar oil has some anti-sling properties that normal motor oil does have. So, I would buy cheap bar oil, but not regular motor oil.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 8:58 pm to CrawfishElvis
assuming you're a homeowner, you'll damage the chain in other ways wayyy before seeing the effects of a cheap chain oil.
I buy tractor supply brand for like $9/gal
I buy tractor supply brand for like $9/gal
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:01 pm to CrawfishElvis
Nah, I know people who use regular motor oil
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:07 pm to CrawfishElvis
I use the Walmart bar and chain oil in my Echo. No issues at all
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:12 pm to CrawfishElvis
I used vegetable oil once when I was in a pinch. Worked fine.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:30 pm to CrawfishElvis
Just remember ever time you sharpen your chain or swap out a chain flip the bar 180.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:45 pm to Turnblad85
Full Synthetic Stihl is $8/qt at Northern Tool. Just spend the extra buck or two on the good stuff.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 10:00 pm to KRS
quote:
Just remember ever time you sharpen your chain or swap out a chain flip the bar 180
I’ve seen people flip the bar. I’m assuming for even wear? How often should I do that?
Posted on 9/10/24 at 10:26 pm to CrawfishElvis
I try to flip bar and sharpen the chain every time I run out of fuel. I also use stihl oil. I don’t use it enough to worry about the cost. Any oil would work and have run 10w30 in a pinch.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 11:11 pm to CrawfishElvis
I just get whatever can says “bar oil” on it. I’ve had probably 10 different brands run through my chain saws, never found any to be any better. The only difference is some smell different than others. Only reason I know that is half the time I don’t screw the cap on all the way and get down the trail and say “wtf is that smell” then I see the cap dangling.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 11:58 pm to CrawfishElvis
quote:It does not.
Does brand of bar oil really matter?
Posted on 9/11/24 at 3:46 am to Ncook
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Faaaack NO !!!!
This guy is passionate about his bar oil opinion
Posted on 9/11/24 at 6:40 am to CrawfishElvis
I just use whatever oil I have sitting around.
Posted on 9/11/24 at 10:40 am to Loup
I use recycled engine oil from my truck. It's a diesel so that oil is extra nasty. Haven't had any issues.
Posted on 9/11/24 at 10:42 am to CrawfishElvis
No, its just bar oil in any brand’s bottle. 
Posted on 9/11/24 at 11:02 am to Yewkindewit
I just put a little gear oil in both my saws. They are ready but hopefully I won’t need them.
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