Amsoil for ice auger?

[minnesotamusky]

Wondering where I can buy some Amsoil for my Strikemaster auger. I hear that this is the best stuff to use.

[fadal]

Fleet Farm has it.

[Walleye Guy]

Make sure you buy Amsoil Sabre Professional. There are a ton of Amsoil products. The Sabre works awesome. Better starting, running and less smoke.

[Northlander]

E-mail the oilman he can have it to you in a couple days. He is a sponsor. Look in the sponsor forum or any oil realted post and you will find him,.

[theoilman]

Direct Order Link:

AMSOIL Saber Professional

UPS delivery to your door in 1 or 2 business days

(On-Line ordering will be shut down Dec 30 thru Jan 1 for computer and software upgrades).

[MuleShack]

Just gotta comment that this stuff is good.

My snow blower runs awesome this year since using it. It doesn't smoke and starts on the first pull even after sitting in the back of my truck all night while plowing. Ice auger is running great too.

[minnesotamusky]

Thanks guys. Just wondering if I need the 100:1 or the 50:1. It says on my auger to mix at 24:1. Which one would I need to mix with one gallon of gas????

[Iceboy]

I'm running mine at around 90:1. I have a one gallon gas can, and I just put in a packet of the Saber Pro, then fill it most of the way up with gas. Works great!

[Ironranger]

I run 100:1 and I now have a brand new auger which is no longer a you know what to start.

[mnvikingsfreak]

I had $2,000.00 in repairs for 2 blown pistons over the the past summer running 100:1 amsoil in a 1979 100hp johnson the mechanic laughed when I told him what ratio I mixed it at and told to me to get that 100:1 amsoil out of all my engines or I will see him again very soon. if you do use it mix it at your normal ratio

[mtheis]

Unless Strikemaster or Jiffy will back up their warranties using a 100:1 oil mixture, why do you guys take these chances? Money must grow on trees at your houses!

[germanshorthairs]

I just started using it on my auger at about 80:1. No problems yet. All I can say is that the auger is running the best it ever has with no smoke. Money does not grow on trees but I have read enough posts to trust it. The only thing I have been told is not to run it in an old motor with carbon build up.

[MuleShack]

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I had $2,000.00 in repairs for 2 blown pistons over the the past summer running 100:1 amsoil in a 1979 100hp johnson the mechanic laughed when I told him what ratio I mixed it at and told to me to get that 100:1 amsoil out of all my engines or I will see him again very soon. if you do use it mix it at your normal ratio

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I mixed a gallon batch at 50:1 and my blower wouldn't run right...too oil rich. So i put it in the truck tank and started over with another batch at 90:1 and it runs fine now.

[theoilman]

Saber Professional is NOT for water cooled engines! Use it only in all your air-cooled pre-mix 2-cycle engines.

For water cooled use either Saber Outboard which can be used 100-1 in stock engines, or HP Injector which can be used in all Outboard oil injection systems or pre-mix at 50-1. The AMSOIL guarantee is against lubricant failure when used according to the AMSOIL guidelines.

"Blown Pistons" are generally not a lubricant problem or failure at any mix ratio with any type of lubricant, AMSOIL, any other synthetic, or fossil based. A 'blown piston' is more indicative of a carburetion problem, however impossible to tell without evaluating the parts.

[mnvikingsfreak]

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I had $2,000.00 in repairs for 2 blown pistons over the the past summer running 100:1 amsoil in a 1979 100hp johnson the mechanic laughed when I told him what ratio I mixed it at and told to me to get that 100:1 amsoil out of all my engines or I will see him again very soon. if you do use it mix it at your normal ratio

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I used amsoil outboard for the outboard and used saber pro for the auger I agree its smoke free but if you mix anything 100:1 it will be almost smoke free I learned my lesson im not mixing 100:1 anymore why risk it? if your auger says 50:1 mix it 50:1

[theoilman]

Quite a number of people use it at 50-1, not trusting to go so lean, it is always a safe way to go, especially if you are not comfortable with it.

However, once seeing how it runs, you can evaluate the mix ratio and adjust it according to your needs. If the exhaust and exhaust port are oily/slimy and the spark plug is oily damp you have more oil than you need and can go leaner. If it is dry/fluffy you are probably as lean as would be safe. Most when doing this will adjust 10% at a time until they find what is best for them.

With high performance/modified engines this is a must - start rich, evaluate for a couple of tanks before changing until you find the right mixture for your application.

[kgpcr4]

Why mess with it? Stick with the oil the manufacturer recomends. I just go with the 32:1 that it says in the manual and i have had the auger for 15yrs and it still runs great. a new plug every other year and its good to go. The plug really does not need to be changed but for 1.89 why not? If it works done fix it!

[McGurk]

I switched so I wouldn't have oil slicks, zebra stripes, sore arms from pullingpullingpulling, and burning eyes while fishing in the permanent. My auger wants 24-1 and you could see it spitting out of the exhaust the whole time and it ran like manure. Switched to Saber Pro at 80-1 and it runs like it likes it, and I like it, too for all the reasons mentioned.

[fishorgolf]

I second everything McDerk said. Starts on the first pull, less lung choking smoke, oil spitting everywhere etc. etc. Even if the auger lasts 7 years vs. 15 + I would never go back.

[storm_rider_1]

I will 3rd what McGurk said, I run at 80 to 1 in my auger with no problems so far. I also use in my chainsaw, and string trimmer, good stuff.

[ec30_06]

I switched to amsoil saber this year and love it so far. No smoke and easier starting. It is also nice not having to have different mix ratios between the auger, chainsaw, etc. I just dump one 3.5 oz. bottle into a 2 gallon can and use it in everything.

[Rebeleye]

is there any reason why I wouldn't want to use this in my single stage snow blower?

[Northlander]

I run Amsoil in everything from weed eaters to my 115 Yamaha 4 stroke outboard. Buy the right Amsoil product for what you will run it in and you will be glad you did.

I notice better cold starts, way less smoke and residew in my exhaust and I have found Amsoils customer service is great at answering any questions I may have.

[BIG DS]

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is there any reason why I wouldn't want to use this in my single stage snow blower?

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It would be the best thing you could do for your single stage blower. I would recommend starting with 80:1 for the first tank. Once the Amsoil is in the old oil residue is burned out your blower should run a little better and have a bit more power even.

[dkf]

There are several "Sabre" oils made by Amsoil. Sabre 100:1 is for air-cooled applications. They also have Sabre outboard which is for water cooled 2-stroke outboards. Air-cooled engines obviously run hotter than water cooled engines. Make shure you use the right oil.