Due to the risk of stale fuel you shouldn't store 2-stroke mix for more than 30 days. If you have no plans to use your machine within the next 30 days, we'd recommend either draining your fuel tank or running it dry before storing your machine away. What is the ratio for 2-stroke fuel mix? There are many different grades of 2-stroke oil and it's important that you use the correct oil for your engine. Your owners manual will specify the correct grade of oil. Most manufacturers have oils developed specifically for use with their engines, so where possible we'd always recommend using the brand of oil to match the brand of engine. Occasionally, some engines do have separate tanks for fuel and oil and will meter them automatically - but this is rare with garden machinery. The best tool for the job is a fuel measuring bottle, which is sometimes supplied free with your machine.

2-Stroke Mixing Bottle Pre Mix 40/1 25/1 32/1 50/1 1Ltr 2-Stroke Mixing Bottle Pre Mix 40/1 25/1 32/1 50/1

a dedicated, semi-transparent mixing bottle with a fill line at 5 litres and another line 100ml above Please be aware that some older 2-stroke engines (and some lower quality modern engines) may require a different petrol to oil ratio, such as 20:1, 25:1 or 40:1. It's important to ensure you use the correct ratio for your engine and the grade of oil used. Prolonged use of mix with too much oil can result in carbon deposits in the engine, which will lead to performance issues and potential long term damage.Your first step should always be to refer to your user manual to find out what the required ratio of fuel and oil is for the machine in question. Too much oil will mean that you are burning more oil than needed, making your engine "smokey" and you'll see oily residues around the exhaust. For example, if you need to mix 5 litres of 2-stroke fuel at a 50:1 ratio, you will need 5 litres of petrol and 100ml of oil. To correctly mix to this ratio you will need a means of measuring both 5 litres of petrol and 100ml of 2-stroke oil. litre bottle (with 100ml Measure) of STIHL HP Super 2-stroke semi-synthetic, low-smoke oil. Specially developed for STIHL engines to provide excellent lubrication and combustion properties.

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For many machines you will have a choice between 25:1 with mineral oil, or 40:1 with semi-synthetic oil. litre bottle of STIHL HP Super 2-stroke semi-synthetic low smoke oil. Specially developed for STIHL engines to provide excellent lubrication and combustion properties. It's important that you be as accurate as possible when mixing your fuel-oil ratio. If there is too little oil The marks on a measuring bottle will make it simple for you to see which lines you need to pour both fluids up to. Either way, you could face costly repairs so it's strongly recommended you are able to mix your 2-stroke fuel accurately. What grade of 2-stroke oil do I need?

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Mixing 2-stroke fuel for your small engine is relatively straightforward so long as you have a means of accurately measuring your petrol and oil in the quantities you require. Litre bottle (with 100ml Measure) of STIHL HP 2-stroke mineral oil. Specially developed for STIHL engines to provide excellent lubrication and combustion properties. The required petrol to oil ratio can differ between engines and brands of oil. The best thing to do is refer to your user manual and follow manufacturer guidelines.

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Simply find the ratio which is correct for your machine, which in this case is 40:1, and pour the petrol up to the first marker, and the oil up to the second. bottle of Stihl HP Super 2-stroke Semi-synthetic low-smoke oil. Specially developed for Stihl 2-stroke engines to provide excellent lubrication and combustion properties.litre bottle of STIHL HP 2-stroke mineral oil. Specially developed for STIHL engines to provide excellent lubrication and combustion properties. With so many machines powered by 2-stroke fuel, especially garden equipment, knowing how to correctly mix it is essential. litre bottle of Stihl HP 2-stroke mineral oil. Specially developed for Stihl engines to provide excellent lubrication and combustion properties. Too little oil in your 2-stroke fuel will lead to serious damage in the engine because of a shortage of lubrication. If there is too much oil Green liquid was used to easily highlight the bottle markings in this photo.2-stroke fuel should not be green. So what does 40:1 mean?