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Re: Break In and Synthetic oil
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2013, 08:17:52 pm »
The ones I've seen that got gouged up by carbon had plugged exhausts .The screen got gummed up .Now for me that's not a problem because as far as I know none of my saws have screens in them . ;)

It just boils down to "reading the plug " it tells the tale if you have it set right .

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Re: Break In and Synthetic oil
« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2013, 08:23:00 pm »
i use 4:1 dr. pepper :)
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Re: Break In and Synthetic oil
« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2013, 10:43:23 pm »
Running 32:1 I assume it's just a matter of setting the carb correctly, I kind of like the idea of 32:1 > More oil for lubrication, I've always run STIHL synthetic 50:1 No problems yet, I've never fried a saw, Knock on wood.

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Re: Break In and Synthetic oil
« Reply #13 on: March 17, 2013, 10:50:33 pm »
Running 32:1 I assume it's just a matter of setting the carb correctly, I kind of like the idea of 32:1 > More oil for lubrication, I've always run STIHL synthetic 50:1 No problems yet, I've never fried a saw, Knock on wood.

Many people run Stihl Utra at 50:1
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Re: Break In and Synthetic oil
« Reply #14 on: April 30, 2013, 01:13:26 pm »
That's a very good question! From what I heard is; friction is what does the break. So it would just take longer to break in. It would safe to say that, keep using the 100% synthetic oil & don't switch oils... I personally think to a little rich for several tanks, but probably not needed... Thanks!
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Re: Break In and Synthetic oil
« Reply #15 on: April 30, 2013, 01:31:19 pm »
My idea is that if you are going to be running Stihl Ultra at 50:1, run your chainsaw with that oil from the beginning.

On a new chainsaw, I like to have the mixture a little rich for the first couple tanks.
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Re: Break In and Synthetic oil
« Reply #16 on: April 30, 2013, 02:58:57 pm »
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