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Old 01-14-2011, 12:27 PM
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Default help with a first time gas powered auger owner

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just got a strikemaster magnum ice auger, wondering what a quality 2 stroke oil to run through it would be, and a good fuel staalizer, thanks abunch
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Old 01-14-2011, 12:31 PM
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In my jiffy I just run the oil mix they make and it has the stabilizer already added. But I'm not sure if it's specially designed for the jiffys. Strikemaster might make the same thing? Not to sure though
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Old 01-14-2011, 12:34 PM
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Opti-2 synthetic oil, fuel stabilizer built in.
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Old 01-14-2011, 12:36 PM
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Opti-2 synthetic oil, fuel stabilizer built in.
where can i find this?
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Old 01-14-2011, 12:39 PM
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where can i find this?
Where are you? Any lawnmower/chain saw shop though.

If in Edmonton, someone posted a while back.

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showt...highlight=opti

In Calgary, I'm pretty sure I got mine at Alberta lawn and forestry.
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Old 01-14-2011, 12:37 PM
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Oh and one more thing. 2 stroke engines hate blended fuel (ethanol) so make sure you get your PREMIUM gas from Esso, Shell, Coop, fas gas and not petro, mohawk, husky.
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Oh and one more thing. 2 stroke engines hate blended fuel (ethanol) so make sure you get your PREMIUM gas from Esso, Shell, Coop, fas gas and not petro, mohawk, husky.
Esso and Shell don't have ethanol in any of there grades of gas in Alberta. It isn't law in Alberta yet so some other stations might not either just look for the stickers at the pump.
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where can i find this?
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opps double post, thanks for the advice
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I have a strikemaster mag. 2000 auger and I have just ran that jiffy oil that you can get at wholesale sports. My auger runs like a dream.


Nate
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Old 01-14-2011, 01:02 PM
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You can buy into the hype and spend a bunch of unnecessary money by getting into the high end 2-stroke oils, additives, and premium gas and such if you like. Your machine will not do anything different other than burn more expensive fuel.

Just make sure the fuel you use is always fresh (no older than 3 months) at the correct octane rating (usually 87) and utilize 2-stroke oil with correct classification for an air-cooled 2-stroke motor as recommended by the manufacture in the owners manual. Spend the money you’ll save on some other accessories or new fishing lures.
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Opti-2 synthetic oil, fuel stabilizer built in.

thats the only stuff to use...simply the best.
big plus only one gas can for all your 2stroke engines....leaf blower 24-1...whipper snipper 18-1 etc etc....all get filled with same jerry can.
cut way way down on tune ups

action engines here in Cowtown
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Opti-2 synthetic oil, fuel stabilizer built in.

agree with OPTI in all 2 strokes as well. ran the same jiffy for 18 years, and now have ran a strike lazer-mag for the past two seasons. the jiffy still runs but he's tired. i am a guy who goes thru a dozen or so tanks a season. the chainsaws and wackers get the same treatment.
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maybe its not worth it to some but to me its priceless

1 can that always stays fresh because its always filling something no matter the season.

no smoke

built in fuel stabiizer

no more trying to figure out ratios with the wife measuring cups

1 simple squeeze pack and shake...vroom vroom.

havent needed a tune up in 4 years on anything

garage is safer with 1 jerry can

its idiot proof and i need that
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maybe its not worth it to some but to me its priceless

1 can that always stays fresh because its always filling something no matter the season.

no smoke

built in fuel stabiizer

no more trying to figure out ratios with the wife measuring cups

1 simple squeeze pack and shake...vroom vroom.

havent needed a tune up in 4 years on anything


garage is safer with 1 jerry can

its idiot proof and i need that


exactly!
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