Do I use mixed oil/Fuel for the C4 Shindaiwa and what about the Honda line trimmers?
Shindaiwa C4 is a hybrid using 4 strokes rather than 2 strokes but still requires 1:50 mixture. Honda is a true 4 stroke engine requiring straight gas in their Trimmer engines. Chain Saw Bar Oil Why use Professional Quality Bar oil? Professional Quality Bar oil is important for the life of the engine, bar and chain. If the oil is too thin, too much of it flies off the end of the bar by inertia. This leaves the underside of the bar and chain dry of oil. If the oil is too thick, the bar and chain will not get enough oil. There is great wear and power loss due to friction. If the oil is the proper consistency, it will pump freely, and will stay with the chain all the way around the bar. Bars and chains have lasted longer with commercial bar oil. Professional quality chainsaw bar oil is more effective as it adheres to the bar and chain optimizing lubrication. Use plenty of bar and chain oil. Oil is cheaper than either a new bar or chain At a speed of 53 miles per hour, four hours of saw ru
