Homelite Chain And Bar OilĪll chainsaw chains need to be well lubricated to function safely and correctly. Homelite brand engine oil is said to exist, but it does not appear to be available for sale anywhere right now. Many people with the likes of the Homelite Super Ez Automatic use a 32:1 fuel oil ratio, while others stick to a 40:1 mix for all saws. The Homelite chainsaw gas oil ratio will vary from saw to saw, especially with the older models.
Use unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 87 or higher.Pre-mix unleaded gas and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean container.STIHL high-performance 2-stroke engine oilĬheck your specific Homelite chainsaw oil specifications, because requirements vary from model to model.įor example, here is what is recommended for the Homelite 33cc chainsaw:.
Here are some recommended engine oils for use with Homelite chainsaws: The oil will need to be pre-mixed with gas before entering the chainsaw. You can use any two-stroke engine oil with your chainsaw, but using a quality brand will ensure the best results. Homelite gas-powered chainsaws have two-stroke engines – like 99% of all chainsaws! Let’s deal with each type of oil separately. Alternatively, always remember that the chain and bar oil tank is closest to the bar end of the saw!Įlectric and battery-powered chainsaws only need oil for the chain and bar, so it’s going to be hard to get that wrong. Most saws have obvious graphics on the chainsaw itself which indicate which goes where. It’s usually pretty obvious which chamber is for the chain oil and which is for the fuel.
Is homelite super xl automatic the best saw ever made series#
Yes there have been many advances in power, speed, and comfort since these saws were designed, but this series set the benchmark and created a popular saw class. The design outlived many 'newer' Homelite designs that were meant to replace it (360, 300, 330, 350, 410, XL100-series, etc). They still perform well, and are as reliable as a claw hammer. The XL12-AO saw series was built for thirty years, with few changes. All owed their existance to the XL12/SXL-AO. Some were more powerful, some were lighter. Those saws were manufactured with minor variations of displacement, cosmetics, and other details. Many manufacturers made saws that were 'strongly influenced' by that saw family. They ushered in the age of the truely lightweight, portable, handy midrange chainsaw. I also believe that they are the most influencial chainsaw ever built by any manufacturer. In my opinion (there's the disclaimer).the XL12/SXL-AO family saws are the best saw that Homelite ever made. Having said all that (and I believe every word of it).I believe it's Homelite's second best saw. They're durable, dependable, and the design was in production for close to thirty years. They're a very handy, sweet running little saw that does whatever you ask of it. That little sucker will pull a 16" bar of 3/8" chain (not LP) with surprising gusto. It performs beyond its displacement and design age. It was just such a well made, well packaged little saw.
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