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Would any of you like to guess some of the risks involved in formulating a lubricant and printing a mix ratio on the container AND COVERING THAT WITH A WARRANTY?Are you also aware of the test facility, the chemist, the engineers, the scientist, that are required for such a venture?Are you aware of the financial risks involved?The policy of the founders of such a company DEMAND THAT QUALITY SHALL NOT BE COMPROMISED and price will never become issue.Strict adherence to these policies was the goal at the onset and has not been compromised, nor will not be forthcoming, ever.It seems to me the wealthy want the best.The intelligent require the best.The poor and frugal need the best.Any idea who I'm referring to?
I talked with a Petroleum Engineer at Amsoil before I started using the stuff. He told me that Amsoil will replace an engine that is damaged due to using Amsoil. If your auger is under warranty and you use Amsoil, the engine warranty covers the engine unless they can prove it was damaged from using Amsoil Saber in which case Amsoil will warranty the engine. I can remember when my neighbor's Lawnboy mower broke down and Lawnboy refused to replace the engine because my neighbor wasn't using Lawn boy oil. He was dumb enough to accept this and bought a 4 stroke for his next mower. There is no way a manufacturer can force you to use their name brand oil. As far as mix ratio is concerned Amsoil Saber Professional 100;1 oil is engineered to be safe at that ratio, but a person can use it at 50:1, 40:1 or whatever your brand recommends. It won't do much but smoke more and have a snotty exhaust. Just my .02.
Hey Dawg, too bad your neighbor was not aware of the Federal Magnuson-Moss Act. To wit: any manufacture that specifies a lubricant must supply it free of charge.
You can buy it direct from them at the distribution center at 6625 Tomken Rd, Unit 12-14, Mississauga, or, there are other independant dealers. Some Motorcycle shops, snowmobile shops and marinas also carry the stuff. One litre will last you a long time.
I run the Amsoil saber in my 14 year old Jiffy legend lightning and in my 23 year old Eskimo shark and they both run the best they have ever run, I use it in all my small engines ! The Stabil stabilizer contains 20 percent alcohol by weight and it doesn't prevent the phase separation from the ethanol in today's gas ! The only gas stabilizer on the market that does prevent the breakdown is Startron !www.mystarbrite.com/startron
Feel free to ask questions no matter how trivial you think they are, thats the best part of this site someone, some where can answer any question or know where to find the answer ! You got it the first time BaitBucket, , you only need a ounce of the startron in a gallon, 1 heathy capfull will do it and shake it up good and you are off to the races ! I'd make sure the blade guard is on tight and fire that bad boy up and get a whiff of that 2 stroke smoke, it is truely one of lifes little pleasures !
not quite certain i,m following this. i can go to advance & buy enuff 2 stroke oil to mix 10 gal of fuel for auger at 40:1 for bout 4 bucks. they,re open 7 days a wk. 8 til 7. so to save 2 oz. per gal (100:1) i have to look all over he** ,pay more &risk my warrenty. seems like expensive bragging rights. has anyone shown that this stuff makes my auger drill faster, or last longer? my guiding principle has been K.I.S.S. since i first heard this saying.may be dense, but like i said, i don,t get it.
I talked to the jiffy service manager about running the amsoil at 100:1 and he said absolutely not!!!! He said for conventional oil run 24:1 and for a good synthetic like amsoil run 40:1 to get optimal performance and longevity for the power unit.
Wow what a sore subject this is turning out to be. I'm going to keep my 2 cents out of it. However, I am switching to Amsoil Saber this year and will probably mix at around 70:1 with some Amsoil Quickshot. Synthetics are far superior.