Cheap Saw 25:1 "Supmix"

For kicks, I started looking at cheap saws on Amazon, and their system started suggesting various chainsaws. This 62cc Supmix drew my attention with an alleged 4+hp, some coupon deal and a gift card that has been in the drawer, I have another saw for about $106.

We have a place on an island in Maine. I have been wanting a bigger chainsaw to supplement the 2 42cc Jonsered saws. A saw that I won't have to take back and forth.
It arrived last week & I put it together today; easy assembly. It came with a small plastic fuel container designed easily measure the oil & gas in separate compartments then mix. 25:1

It took 15 pulls but it started and seems to run strong for the three test cuts I did. It is noticeably smoky.

I'm planning on breaking it in with a few tanks of 25:1 fuel. I'd like to run less oil. 50:1 would be nice. Having read some posts on FHC about gas oil mixes will 40:1 work safely? Many seem to think so/ do so. Any input on these super cheap quick fixes for CAD would be most appreciated!

 

Eggshooterist huskihl

 

If using a quality oil, yes.
I run 32:1 to 40:1 in every 2 cycle I've ever owned, no matter what OEM calls for, no issues at all.

 

I run paps old ‘59 Pioneer, which calls for 16/1, at 40/1 with absolutely no issues.

 

Agree with above...get any of the big 3's mix oil and you should be fine at 40 or 50 to 1. I'm a 40 guy these days unless I'm feeling wealthy and run some of the canned stuff at 50:1.

 

Oil technology has grown leaps and bounds over the years.
Me personally I run 40:1 in everything and never had any issues at all.
I couldn't tell you the last time I had to change a spark plug or clean a spark arrestor screen, zero on scored cylinders from lack of oil.

 

Ive run 40:1 in my saws for years without issue. I use the same mix in my Echo handheld leaf blower.

Years back the OPE dealer i was doing business with recommended a richer mix to generate some smoke when running. Dont know if thats a good idea today, but id rather have more lube than not enough.

 

What 40:1 brand do you use?

 

Only use Stihl bar oil! Bought a gallon of bar oil from a big box store ONCE destroyed a new bar before the gallon was used!

 

Interesting? Ive always used the cheap stuff without issues that im aware of.

I was actually asking him what 40:1 brand he used.

 

It is such a small amount of oil between the 40:1 and 50:1 that your saw has no clue there is any difference.

I have switched over to Echo Red Armor for mix. I ran out of Mobil 1 2T and switched to Echo.
Cheaper and readily available.

 

Must be a Husky knock off!











Just kidding Husky guys!

 

Oh no.....I know nothing.

 

Exactly. Nothing brings out the tears like an oil thread. Its really strange. Lol

 

Well maybe a Ford - Chevy thread.
If you really want it to turn into a trainwreck throw in some Chrysler into the mix. LOL

 

That too. Men will fight over anything. Deere vs Kubota, Remington vs Winchester and on and on. Lol

 

It's real nice seeing that conrod and bearing just smothered in oil when you pull one apart. A little more oil gives a *slight bump in compression as well.