New Clam Edge Gas Auger

[Savage Brewer]

So just unpacked my new auger, and noticed in the manual it states do not use synthetic oil.

This seems real odd to me, does anyone know the reasoning behind this?

[RebelSS]

Check and see where it was printed...may be due to Germany having the different API/TCW oil standards, without going into a lot of detail to explain it. (The Solo engine on that was originally made in Germany) Most of the 2 stroke air-cooled mixes are now synthetic, as some of the name brand chain saws, etc, now use. I would give their customer service a call, out of curiosity.

[brian6715]

A lot of synthetics suggest blending to 100:1 or even higher, and I think some small motor companies get nervous with that little amount of oil. If it was mine, I wouldn't worry about it and I would go synthetic, but that's not what I am telling you to do

[Chad Peterson]

That's a good question. I just unpacked mine and was wondering what type of oil. Or if Clam has a oil in mind. I'll do some checking on this.

[Charlie Mason]

I was told you can use either Jiffy or Strikemaster 2 stroke oil when I was last in MN

[JuanArellano]

I would not think twice about running ams oil saber in it...

[Northlander]

Amsoil saber 70 to 1 at break in and 90 or 100 to 1 has always served me well. I run amsoil in everything I own.

[Corey Bechtold]

Amsoil rocks! I use it in my auger, leaf blower, push mower, pressure washer and almost everything that requires a mix of oil and gas.

Good fishing,

Corey Bechtold

[Jim Kusuda]

Yes, I agree. Amsoil Saber at 100:1. I remember being nervous when I first used it, and mixed it more richly, which works fine and won't hurt anything. Gradually I went to 100:1 and still have no problems. It is designed to run at that mix ratio. If there were engine damage issues associated with running Amsoil Saber at 100:1, I am sure that the company would not keep selling it. They have a good reputation and do extensive testing. I run their 0W-40 powersports four stroke oil in my ATV all year long. It is thin for less windage when cold starting in winter, yet has 40 weight thermal protection properties. Manufacturers of 2-cycle engines do not know the quality of the oil being used, so they want to be cautious.