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01-14-2011, 12:27 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: edmonton
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help with a first time gas powered auger owner
hey guys,
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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01-14-2011, 12:31 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Fort Saskatchewan ab
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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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01-14-2011, 12:34 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Lake Lenore, Saskatchewan
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Opti-2 synthetic oil, fuel stabilizer built in.
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01-14-2011, 12:36 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: edmonton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nicemustang
Opti-2 synthetic oil, fuel stabilizer built in.
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where can i find this?
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01-14-2011, 12:39 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Lake Lenore, Saskatchewan
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Originally Posted by brohymn2
where can i find this?
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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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01-14-2011, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Lake Lenore, Saskatchewan
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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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01-14-2011, 01:06 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nicemustang
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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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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01-14-2011, 12:45 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: edmonton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nicemustang
Opti-2 synthetic oil, fuel stabilizer built in.
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where can i find this?
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01-14-2011, 12:46 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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opps double post, thanks for the advice
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01-14-2011, 12:47 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Lethbridge, Alberta
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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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01-14-2011, 01:02 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Edmonton
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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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01-14-2011, 02:40 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: cowtown
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nicemustang
Opti-2 synthetic oil, fuel stabilizer built in.
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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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01-14-2011, 03:15 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nicemustang
Opti-2 synthetic oil, fuel stabilizer built in.
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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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01-14-2011, 03:22 PM
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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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01-14-2011, 03:30 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chubbdarter
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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exactly!
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