Chainsaw Oil? Two reseveroirs - 1 for gas/oil mixture and the other for oil?

Question

I am borrowing a gas chainsaw from a neighbor - but he is not at home today to answer my question. I have searched high and low for owners manuals - but nothing. I know I need to mix the 2-cycle motor oil with gas (duh). But I noticed a second oil reseveroir that is bone dry - - is this the chain oil? If so, can I use the 2-cycle oil for both the chain oil and gas misture?

Answer 1

NO! It's a special lubricant for the chain;-{ usually red.

Perhaps he doesn't realise he needs it;-{ buy him some.

Answer 2

NO! NO! NO!......You have to use bar and chain oil in the second reservoir. Wal-Mart carries cheap stuff or a local farm store will have better quality bar oil. When you buy two-cycle oil, there is a mixing guide on the back. Just be sure you know what mixture the saw requires and follow the label directions to achieve proper mix ration.

Answer 3

Bar and chain oil is what you need from most auto/hardware stores. In a tight I have used regular 30 weight motor oil. just be sure the 2 cycle oil and gas mix are right.

Answer 4

JMW is correct