Originally Posted By: hate2work
Originally Posted By: Chris142
Originally Posted By: Hallmark
I'll pass...thanks!
He's probly thinking like I am. Whats the point of a 4 stroke if your still mixing gas and oil? The reason for looking into a 4 stroke is to get away from mixing gas and oil.
Advantages of the Stihl 4-mix over a two stroke-
1) Produces MUCH less pollution, I have heard figures of 90% less hydrocarbons.
2) The power band is more usable, it doesn't fluctuate like a two stroke.
3) Less vibration.
4) Much quieter.
5) Built in compression release, very easy to start.
6) Uses less gas than a comparible two stroke.
Advantages of the Stihl 4-mix over other brands that use a 4 stroke motor-
1) No wet sump full of oil to pack around, that means it's lighter.
2) No worrying about running the crankcase out of oil.
3) No worryiong about tipping the engine on it's side to edge with.
4) Just have one can of gas with 2-cycle oil in it that runs everything, no way to grab the straight gas and have an accident.
As far as storage over the Winter, I think that's going to be a great selling point for buying a quart of the Stihl Moto-mix. With no alcohol and some very good stabilizers, this stuff will be ideal for the "last run" in Oct/Nov so the Moto-mix will be the only thing left in the carb until Spring.
Well said..