I stocked up at menards last summer. Still have 8 gallons left I think. I used a lot more than I figured I would. Been doing a lot of cutting. For winter I cut it with K1. Mix depending on temperature. Ran 50/50 when it was 30 below a couple weeks ago.
DexterDay I grabbed 6 gallons (the girl and I couldn't carry any more with the other stuff I bought and they took them all out of the cardboard cases.) I had a few gallons still up at camp so only brought 2 home with me. I should make it out sometime soon and may bring you some pellet presents if I get them too. (Got 7 gal. up at camp if you want a road trip, just finished shoveling 2 feet of snow off the porch when I got back from New York this morning so you should be good. P.S. I lost a handful of trees so far this winter so there may be a cutting weekend in the spring/ summer)
So, what's the difference between summer and winter chain oil? I assume the winter oil is thinner so it's not so affected by the cold? And what makes "good" chain oil? Do you want stiff oil that sticks to the bar? OR light oil that comes off.,.... ???
Winter oil is thin so it flows and pours well when cold. You want the oil to stay on the bar and chain where its needed to reduce friction (think heat) and wear. If it slings off that doesnt help either of the above. Nor will it make it back around the bar and lube the chain or bar on the bottom if it slings off.
I've been running the Menard's bar oil recently. I used to use tall timber brand from fleet farm, but the Menard's brand they carry is $6.50 a gallon. It's not winter weight, but the last day I cut a few weeks ago was in the low 30's and it flowed fine. I try not to cut under 20 outside anyway. So I've yet to see a time where I need to thin out the oil.
