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Is OK to use all season bar oil in Chinese saw

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  1. dennish

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    I have all season bar oil and just ordered a Chinese saw that requires 10w30 as per instructions. Is it OK to use my Husqvarna bar oil. I read that all season bar oil is 30-40 weight. Not too much difference.
     
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    Bunch of bs. Bar oil has tackifiers and anti wear additives. It is closer to gear oil than engine oil. Don't use engine oil in a saw.
     
    isaaccarlson, Jun 24, 2023
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    I run all season bar oil in all seasons. I would not run motor oil or any other oil unless it was a pos saw I was cutting roots out with or something.
     
    Eggshooterist, Jun 25, 2023
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    No 10-30 ,
    Use Wok oil in a Chinese saw :rofl: :lol:

    All season bar oil is fine.
    Pick one ,
     
    buzz-saw, Jun 25, 2023
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    I’ve had no issues using store brand bar oil in my Steal or my holszforma saws.

    yes, I now spell it “Steal” for a reason. Nothing like an Austrian assembled Chinese parts kit.
     
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    Use the bar oil...save the motor oil for motors (engines)
     
    brenndatomu, Jun 25, 2023
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