Amsoil?

[randallt]

Alright guys. I am still thinking of switching back to a gas auger from my electric. I went electric for my wheelhouse. My question is if I use Amsoil in any gas auger will it eliminate or come close to eliminating the exhaust? I hear how the Nils is almost exhaust free with this stuff. More importantly will it keep the auger from spitting unused oil out the muffler? I would really like to go to gas and want to use it in my wheelhouse but don't want to totally trash the inside of my house.

Anyone have experience with the Strikemasters and Amsoil? This is the brand I would really like to get.

[NDL]

I run the Amsoil Sabre in my Strikemaster and I have virtually no smoke coming out of the muffler and no oil. It took a little while to clean out the old oil from the muffler but after a tank or two it was smoke and oil free.

[Neiko]

Go with the Amsoil Sabre Professional and you won't be dissapointed. I used it in my old auger and it made a huge difference. What I would suggest is empty the old gas out and run some Amsoil mix in there. Do it according to the bottle and not what the Auger says. You actually use less oil because it lubricates so much better then the old stuff. After you have run a little gas through it take the 2 bolts holding the muffler on. Get a bunch of Qtips and spray with Brake Cleaner 1 at a time and scrub out the inside and outside of muffler. Once that looks like new you can see inside the motor and the piston. Advance it enough with the recoil so it is flush with the exhaust port. Take more Qtips and clean the top of the piston and anything else you can reach. You will get a quicker response out of the oil mix that way. I would also change out the spark plug also while you are at it.

[jwhjr]

I run the Sabre Professional in mine and have little to no smoke or oil.

[Catcherman]

Remember, though, you'll still have carbon monoxide coming from the engine. Just because there's no smoke doesn't mean you don't have to vent your house.

[Phred52]

randallt, I started using Amsoil in about '92,in my Strikemaster Mag III. I had a 86 or 87 model year, I believe. Just got fed up with all the different oil/gas mix cans in the garage and thought I'd check it out the claims. Never looked back! No goo splattered on the house walls, I don't smell like I've been standing behind a poorly tuned Chevy with bad valves after a day of fishing. And the best part is, I ONLY have 1 mix can in the garage for my auger, string trimmer, Stihl chain saw and leaf blower. They all seem to run cleaner, have more power, and start easier. BUT, YES you do still need to vent the house while you cut your holes! It's still carbon monoxide. BTW, IF you do try Amsoil, before you run all the old oil/fuel mix out, hold a white kleenex in front of the muffler. Give the auger the nuts and look at the kleenex, that's the stuff you'ld be wiping off your house walls. AFTER you switch to the Amsoil, run a tank or two through, to clean out the power robbing, carbon build-up in your engine and then do the same test. You will NOT believe the difference! Phred52

[TurnUpTheFishing]

Amsoil is great stuff. Bought my new Jiffy last year and ran regular oil. It leaked oil from the muffler and was a little hard to start from cold. Switched to Amsoil and its like a whole new auger! Starts easy in just a few pulls, doesnt smoke, doesnt leak any oil.

[hanson]

Not sure what else I can add that these other guys haven't talked about. I've been running Amsoil Sabre Professional mixed 100:1 in my 5 year old Lazer Mag Xpress and I experience what these other guys have said.

- No Smoke

- Easier Starting

- No Oil Residue spitting or dripping from muffler

Good Stuff!

[MuleShack]

Amsoil keeps my Arctic Armour clean

[OLY]

Are there stores in the cities that carry it, or do you have to order it online?

[Catcherman]

Go to an auto parts store.

[randallt]

Thanks guys. This is just what I wanted to hear. I appreciate everyone sharing thier experience.

[shadypaddler]

Can anyone be more specific on where to buy amsoil in the cities, preferably north metro? I have gone to numerous autoparts stores and no-one carries it.

Thanks for the info

[eyebjim]

I just checked out their HSOforum. You can order online or they have a dealer locator that should get you to a local dealer.

[ec30_06]

No more oil on my fish house walls

[anyfishwilldo]

Where is the oilman? Is he not a sponser anymore? Throw him the business.

[Phred52]

If you contact "the oilman" (a sponsor on FM) he'll get you set up in short order. The Amsoil you want for the augers is the Saber Professional 100:1 Pre-mix. It's available in 1.5 oz pillow packs that mix with with a gallon of gas for the 100:1. If you're leary about 100:1, start out with 80:1. Won't take long though you'll be at 100:1. I was just out woodcutting today, I ran 4 tanks of fuel through the saw (at 100:1) and I felled and cut up 4- 60' ash trees, 20"+ diameter. Saw never sputtered. You're really gonna like Amsoil! Phred52

[theoilman]

Thanks for all the comments. Yes, I agree, AMSOIL is that good. (It makes it easier and more enjoyable to sell when you work with great products and a great company.)

Yes, I am a sponsor - ads in Equipment/Expert forum, and I appreciate your business. Just use any of my links and I get credit for it. Or if you want my personal service just give me a phone call. Saber Professional. If you go direct to oil.com please use my referral number 52257.

[Neiko]

Try Napa. That is where I found it.

[Phred52]

Hey oilman... If an order is placed with you, online, does that order ship out of FL or WI??? I made my purchase before you were a sponsor, that's why I ask. Or do you express ship?? Thanks, Phred52

[MuleShack]

Mine was shipped out of Superior WI.

[troutmadness]

I got some Interceptor Amsoil for my auger, mixed it 80:1, about and ran two tanks through, with out any problems. I see from previous posts that people are using another kind of Amsoil. My questions is, Am I going to hurt anything by using the Interceptor or is that ok?

Thanks.

[DanS]

I just bought a new lazer mag express. Can I use Amsoil to break it in and at what mix ratio? Thanks.

Dan

[BKB]

Just got a new auger myself and called the oilman with that question, he said to mix 50 to 1 for the first couple of tanks and then you can go to 80 or 100 to 1 whichever one you are comfortable with. I run 100 to 1 in my 9 year old Lazer mag and it runs really well.

[blackdog1101]

I'm about half way through my first tank of 80:1 gas/Saber blend on my 7 y/o Jiffy and the difference is power is very noticable. Great stuff.