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The UNofficial FHC mix ratio poll/thread

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by SquareFile, Jan 13, 2015.

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Which do you prefer

  1. 32:1

    19 vote(s)
    22.4%

  2. 40:1

    28 vote(s)
    32.9%

  3. 50:1

    36 vote(s)
    42.4%

  4. 80:1 or leaner

    2 vote(s)
    2.4%
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  1. SquareFile

    SquareFile

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    I've read Amsoil @80:1 or leaner is AWESOME

    Not like Florida this time......cant change votes nor multiples vote are not allowed, sorry.
     
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    Leaner!
     
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    I run e free 50:1 with 92. Have access to e free and the saw manuals say 50 so that's what I do..
     
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    I like 32:1 but would have no problems going back to 40:1.

    Leaner the better more work for me:picard::rofl: :lol:
     
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    +1
     
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    40:1 on everything,even the vintage Mac's.All my old literature & shop manuals from the 60's & 70's calls for that.
     
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    Local station has 90 octane ethanol free for about $4.25 a gallon. My 2-stroke stuff I just mix 40ish to 1. All my tools plus the kids go-cart gets this fuel and they all start quick and get a good clean burn.

    Since I started using that fuel I haven't had one single carb/plug/poor performance issue or starting problem so I'm staying the course.
     
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    40 to 1 E free !!

    Don't care about getting the most out of my saw, I want longevity and the protection.
     
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    I do 50:1 cause that's what the little silver bottles are pre measured to do :D
     
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    Was going 45:1 as a little added protection, but just about to start mixing 40:1 using Belray H1R - looking forward to trying it out. Cheers!
     
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    Carry on gentlemen.
     
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    Oil threads... soft and gooey, they just never go away!

    I voted for 40:1 but I actually use 42.6:1, because that is 3 oz. per gallon, and there are 33 oz. in a one liter oil bottle. 50:1 seems to be some stupid EPA requirement, and at 32:1 synthetic starts to smoke on me.

    [pic removed: keep it family friendly folks!]
     
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    I can't vote. ... (I voted anyway)

    My 36:1 is not listed..


    Sits perfectly between 32:1 and 40:1. So there is NO argument.

    Plus, I drink the H1R Kool Aid. .Much like the OP's Avatar ;)
     
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    40:1 Stihl Ultra and Efree 90. I use the little 2.5 gal mix bottles in 2 gallons of gas, gives me 40:1.

    I used to run 50:1 and didn't have any problems. When I had my first ported saw, I switched to 40:1 in all of em.
     
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    32-1. :campfire:
     
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    During the season I mix 89 octane at 50:1 by the gallon. Off season I keep a couple of quarts of 93 e-free 50:1 pre-mix in the garage for emergencies & opportunities.

    KaptJaq
     
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    I run 50 to 1 but I may switch over to 40 since I'm about to start milling!:dex:

    Side note, my 2 stroke auger takes 25 to 1. It doubles as my skeeter smoker
     
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    100-1, 50-1, 40-1, 32-1. Been there, done that. No problems with any of it. Currently, Amsoil at 40-1.
     
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    32:1
     
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