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@_AndromedaGalaxy_

2 жыл бұрын

i use Amsoil Saber @80:1 exclusively. what say you?

@LukaArtelj

2 жыл бұрын

In Europe, it is forbidden to use a sparks arrestor, which is awesome to have one less problem and more power. And standards fuel is 98 octane ethanol-free gasoline at a current cost of 1,2€/l

@user-fn9st2fs9m

8 ай бұрын

@@_AndromedaGalaxy_ My stuff requires 50 to 1

@_AndromedaGalaxy_

8 ай бұрын

@@user-fn9st2fs9msame and it all runs better on 80:1 Amsoil Saber. new id mix it heavy but my stuff is all used.

In case anyone is looking for this and doesn’t know, Shindaiwa and Echo are the same company. Around here, you’ll only find Echo Red Armor.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

Hey just want to say thank you!! For me growing up without a father and no one to teach me things I have learned tremendous amounts of knowledge from guys like you. And it’s not just small engines I can work on by myself but pretty anything. Guys like you give guys like me something that i can pass on to my kids. Knowledge is everything. So thank you and god bless. Keep up the great work

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

Now do another with your regular fuel mix. I think the extended run time Is the answer. Most blowers get ran just long enough to blow a few clippings. I'd bet 90% never see a continuous 35 minutes at full tilt

@kenbrown2808

2 жыл бұрын

I hear so many people running small power equipment at idle with the occasional throttle blip, especially blowers and string trimmers.

@joefudd

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. These 2 strokes carbon up the most from idling a lot and the lube oil in the fuel mix just chars and collects instead of vaporizing off into fine ash. Running full throttle heats up the screen until it's glowing really good then the carbon burns off. That's also how spark plugs clean themselves. They have to glow just enough to lift off the carbon. But, this additive probably does work however. I do like how Steve tests these things for us to see if they are BS or not. Definitely thumbs upping this video.

@Broddi169

2 жыл бұрын

Does the same in chainsaws so that theory is dismissed

@markbernier8434

2 жыл бұрын

Can't agree there, my backpack blower runs wide open till I can't stand it any more, two three maybe 4 fills at a session.

@Sounds_about_right

2 жыл бұрын

I often do at work, Im a grounds keeper for a retirement village and we often get everything done in one sweep, meaning the blower will run for up to two tanks sometimes three, back to back

If KZread gets a hall of fame museum that leaf blower is going to be there as one of your greatest tool props. Keep up the great work Steve and keep the saloon well stocked!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Larry! Thank You...

Hi Steve when i got my STIHL FS55R before i restored it the engine was all carboned up just like that and i ran ECHO Red Armor oil mixed with VP fuel through it for at least 2 months and my piston,cylinder and spark arrestor are near spotless it truly does work as advertised when i shined my flashlight down the spark plug hole it was blindingly clean and it even cleans the spark plug over time except for a reddish tinge and now runs like a champ since.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank You...

@leadnsteel1428

11 ай бұрын

My Stihl equipment runs great even on the regular Echo Power blend. Gonna try this on my stuff. I run fs 70rs and a couple of echo handheld blowers.

Thanks Steve , I imagine if I used red Armor from new I would never have to worry about carbon build up . That was a great example of the quality of the products that we run through our equipment . I'm a "whatever is on sale" guy, I think you just changed my mind!

Thank you Steve! I have come to appreciate your channel as the "Encyclopedia Britannica" of small engine repair and maintenance. Thank you so much for sharing this info with us!! Time for a cold one!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

Love your "tests". Nice to have a site on the internet that can be trusted! Thank you once again.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

I used to manage a small engine shop and we saw the results using red armor right away. And it’s amazing to see how much it improved the longevity of commercial units especially those used by municipalities. It’s a good fix for 2 cycle engines that run bad due to inferior oil.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@philliphall5198

3 ай бұрын

It’s crazy but it works great and keeps them clean 😊

Great video Steve, thanks so much - I was sceptical about this stuff too, but looks good. Brilliantly presented, appreciate your time and effort 👍👌👏

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Simon! Thank You...

Steve your video on how to clean a bunch of different air filters has helped me learn how to clean the air filter on my lawnmower. Thanks!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

Cheers, Steve! I always find your vids informative and engaging. Keep up the good!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Thanks for this video Steve! Pretty impressive a simple mix oil cleaned the carbon like it did.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

Jason Egan of Egan Performance Saws says he’s never seen carbon buildup in a saw that’s been running Red Armor… great stuff, and thanks for the great test!

Hi Steve, that was quite impressive especially the spark arrestor that came up super clean. I suppose with the piston it can’t work miracles but it was definitely a marked improvement. Turned out to be decent stuff which does what it says, even though it was two tanks but all in all I’d give that product a 👍 up. Good video Steve 🙂👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Luke! Thank You...

@garychandler4296

2 жыл бұрын

Well, just imagine if you used it all the time. I get same results from outboard motor oil.

That is very cool. I’ve been using Red Armor premix that I got when I bought a shop out. Good stuff.

Thank you again Steve! You provide really great information. I will use Red Armor for a couple tanks intermittently. I like your newly painted Husqvarna orange bench.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...and Thank You...

Another great video to watch while I'm quarantined in my basement with the covid, thanks Steve!

The spark arrester surprised me after it cleaned the piston as it did and I have been running Red Armor exclusively for over 4yrs. The carbon from the piston had to pass through that spark arrester on it was out of the engine. My 31yr old Suzuki 2-cycle powered Toro Recycler loves Red Armor.

Always a fair assessment of products. My most trusted "go to guy". Go Steve.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 ай бұрын

Thank You...

Great video buddy. I just got myself some and can't wait to use it. Thx again. Great vid 👌

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

Now this was cool to see. I guess there is some honesty in the oil business. Well done.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

Hi Steve... I've been repairing mower's and small engines for around 37 years now, not any longer I've retired though arthritis has caught up! anyway, I've had my own mower business and been a golf course manager working on Toro's and John Deere machines to name a few so I have quite a bit of experience in this field, based on that I would like to congratulate you on your educational KZread channel I love the way you deliver content and I'm actually learning stuff.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Great work Steve! I have a 12 year old BG 55 that I took the spark screen out of years ago because it alwasy clogged. The Red Armor is good stuff. Been running it for the last year . Worth the extra money.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Jeff! Thank You...

Great test, thanks for sharing it with us. I didn't even run the tank of Stihl Ultra that the dealer put in my 500i. Dumped it out and refueled with Red Armor. Very pleased.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Right on

Ive been using red armor and its great!. All my enginea are clean clean clean now. Runs better than any other oil and it smells good

Great video Steve - wish you a nice week. Cheers from Sweden!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, Thank you buddy!

I use the Red Armor mix in my blower and weed trimmer and chainsaw tool. Never had any problems with them. The best I thank.😊

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

10 ай бұрын

Right on

I use a kitchen chiefs blow torch to clear the spark arresters takes about 3 minutes - and a few gentle taps with a screwdriver . In the past I used a fine brass wire brush. I have to say in Australia the blue sthil 2 stroke seems to be clogging up the spark arrester faster than the shell 2stroke I have switched to. Love ya work Steve 👣🦘🇦🇺🍻

Doing this test was worth it Steve ! Thanks

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

Isn't it fun to try something you've been thinking about for years. I might try this. As I use Stihl 2 stroke oil but I have to see what they look like right now. Great video Steve Thanks from Alberta

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Bruce!

Well that was the one good thing that i learned today. Thanks Steve. Who would have thought that it would work that good.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

Cool test, thanks Steve

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

Hi Steve. Just heard about Red Amor from a friend. I was as always, skeptical but after watching this video and reading some of the comments I think I will switch over and try it. Now to be clear, I’m using a small Stihl weed trimmer for hours at a time on a private road. The other neighbours that help have larger Stihl and Echo trimmers that help have to stop and clean spark arrestors between tanks. The machines work beautifully full throttle, otherwise, they need TLC. Great video again. Thanks.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

The Stihl dealer I use actually recommended that I switch from Stihl HP Ultra to Shindaiwa Red Armor. This dealer is highly reputable and said Red Armor was the oil they used back in their repair shop to service 2 cycle and Stihl 4-Mix equipment. Thanks for the video. Keep up the good work. By the way, your video on cleaning Briggs and Stratton plastic carburetors allowed me(along with the help of a neighbor) to resuscitate a Poulan Pro 500 series push mower my brother in law had written off after only one season or less of use. I now have a free lawn mower as an extra as he doesn’t want it back. Thanks Steve!

@jameswyeth8223

2 жыл бұрын

Grey, also Briggs & Stratton do a fuel additive called fuel fit ( here in UK ) it stops the jets from gumming up.

@graysinclair6572

2 жыл бұрын

@@jameswyeth8223 Currently using Stabil to prepare it for winter storage and will burn the gas out of the tank and carburetor before doing so. I'll look into fuel fit though and thanks.

@RICHIE_RICH89

19 күн бұрын

Shaindiawa and echo are super similar two very very good companies they may own eachother im not sure. But both very good.

@RICHIE_RICH89

19 күн бұрын

​@@jameswyeth8223red armour fuel treatments the best . Its suoer good.

Very impressive Steve. Sadly I've never seen that product here in Australia.

That’s very interesting! I did not know this but have heard of it !

👍 Your work bench looks good!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

nice demonstration Steve Iam going to pick up some Red Armor for sure

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Right on

For decarbonising i like to run 32 : 1 red armour mix . It made a believer outta me few yrs back when i heard from a friend . Have an old blower was getting tired and hard start , ran coupla tanks thru and continues to run like new . I♥️my 620 an 7310🔥

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Cool!

Great testing Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

I switched over to the Red Armor oil about three years ago. I do use premium fuel. In my trimmers. Great demo……..

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great experiment, going to get some, thanks Steve.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

Right on, Steve 🤙 I already use the stuff, so I appreciate it greatly.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Cool!

WOW! Tempted to buy a can for myself. I’ve been burnt a few times on spark arrestor a before I figured out what they were and symptoms they emit. I just remove them before I move the machine on. I run Husky Syn Mix with Regular Gas and Cap full of seafoam in the tank.

Interesting ideas. Thanks

That was a great review using that red armour. I will try that myself.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

Great video and great experiment. I’m thinking that the red armor fuel in a can might be even more effective because of the higher octane non ethanol fuel

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Great point!

One of the best channels for information

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

love the test ,shows oil really works

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Right on

Thank you!!! Try the same thing with AMS OIL at 100 to one ! Saber amsoil

This is a great test. I think running a full tank with this stuff should be a bi annual preventive maintenance. Awesome 👌 and thank you!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Great point!

Thanks for the information Steve.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Any time!

I just ordered some red armor through your Amazon. Thanks for the video

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Oh yel, thanks for the scope link also Steve I bought one. Never knew they were that cheap. Thanks again man!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Any time!

I have had good luck with the cylinder clearing up, but my spark arrestor clogged and a mps gas torch was unsuccessful at clearing the buildup, after using ECHO Red Armor for a year. Of course my dealer had a quick fix, cut the screen off the spark arrestor, because it is not used in the woods! Recently I saw the often laughed at can of small engine fix it, on sale! So I bought one. Two tanks on an old FC-44 (bought in 1996) edger that had not been startable for maybe 4 years, yay it goes!

Interesting stuff Steve. Probably best to use it over a period of time with every tank of petrol and that would clear the piston head completely. 👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Probably!

Hey Steve before I forget, I was told to use red armor in my echo blower, and Stihl oil mix in my Stihl chainsaw.

Nice work, love your videos. They have helped me out alot. Need to stand up the can in the back ground.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

I like the comments, I'll try that red armor, my saws set for awhile and then use them, they get plugged up and I rebuild carbs.

I have to look for some of the Red Armor oil to mix with some fuel and I use pure premium fuel in my 2 cycle machines to make sure they are clean. Thanks Steve for the tip and I hope it works for me also.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Sid!

That’s crazy!!!! Gonna have to try it myself.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

real-world test with real-world results. Great video

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Well am so happy u finally got round to it awesome video Steve. Peace and love from Scotland stu and

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Another great video! Thanks again!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Steve doing the good stuff for the users again.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Right on buddy! Thank You...

Good stuff Steve. Thanks

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Claus....

I've Ben using red armor for a wile I like the stuff on saws I tear down it puts a nice coating on all the parts an seems to work great in all my ported saws as well

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Cool!

Interesting. I wonder if any properly mixed tank of fuel would have done the same thing. Could have run that first. If no change, you could have tried the red armor. Hard to experiment with one test specimen (blower). :) Last guy could have been running a rich oil mix, etc.

Great Video Steve

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Hi Steve. Would it be considered when needed maintenance or would you recommend running two tanks per engine each year? You have greatly increased my competence in small engines. Thanks

Interesting. I use this in my little Toro snowthrower, the 98cc Powerlite. Red Armor reduces the intensity of that 'motorboat' smell by about 80%, by my WAG test methodology. I can peacefully co-exist with a little carbon, but I hate that lingering premix stench once I'm done using the machine.

That was impressive. Shindawa machines are not bad either. Thanks for sharing that it's very good to know Steve!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I wonder if adding seafoam to other oils would have the same results. This is my channel to watch for small engine repairs.

Thanks Steve thought it did pretty good

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

Steve, I'm using Huskvarna Saws Big to small, Husky XP oil at 50/1, works Fine, I have Also used Marine Two Stroke oil, for Years, Looking in Cylinder, bore scope ,I think it works as well or better. I'm Talking 395XP, Modern Saws X Torque 372 XP All the way Down, Even Vintage Huskies,40 years old. Ran it by a Tech I knew at Baileys I CA. No Worries, 91 O. pump fuel.

That video was great!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow! That was unexpected clean

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

I use this every couple tanks and opti mix 2 as regular go to both excellent products

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Right on

Excellent great test something that worked

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Grouse stuff Steve mate amazing what armor all can often do etc cheers from Australia to your area.

That was impressive Steve.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Thanks for sharing!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

I purchased a 1984 MZ 250cc motorcycle brand new. In the first ten or 15 years of ownership I had to burn out the clogged exhaust on a few occasions. Since then I have not had that problem which is probably due to the availability of JASO FC oils. A few years ago the brand of oil I use became JASO FD. Back in 2017 I had to dismantle the engine for the first time to repair the gearbox, odometer was at 128,000km. I was surprized that the piston crown and cylinder head were free of carbon and the piston rings and grooves were in excellent condition.

Thanks Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

Good video brother.. so it does work.. so say every 10 weeks run it with the petrol and it will be a clean as a whistle

I agree to some degree. It will clean out a partially clogged spark arrester screen but not a fully blocked screen. I have an ms 241 that had been giving me problems for several years burning Stihl Ultra two cycle oil. I changed over to Red Armor two cycle oil earlier this year in all of my two cycle gas. I run PNE gas and mix at 50:1. All of my saws love Red Armor. My 241 CM was still not starting as it should, if at all. I finally pulled the spark arrester screen from it and it was fully blocked with carbon. I burned it off with my LP torch and it now runs fine. It was partially my fault because I do not use my 241, like I should

I've never seen that around my area but I I do I'll be getting some.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Right on

Gee, it's nice when things work they way they are supposed to. Cheers for that presentation. BTW, Stihl do say that, with their oils at least, to run their products flat out to avoid carbon build up. Because this rarely happens, you get carbon build up.

Started running it in my equipment and found the same, much cleaner. Stihl chainsaw went through 3 tanks last week and the screen and plug were spotless. Peeked in the cylinder with the muffler off and it was impressively clean. Local small engine shop recommended Red Armour instead of Stihl oil based on what they see during maintenance and repair and I'm sold on it.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Right on Mikey! Thank You...

@mharrison1325

Жыл бұрын

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon top notch content Steve, appreciate your work and share it whenever I can, keep it up man.

I agree with Jake C. I would like to see a plug spark arrestor ran with regular fuel mix for 35 minutes straight to see if it’s actually the extended continuous run time or if it’s the actual product doing the cleaning.

I have always been weary of magic in a bottle but those results were surprisingly 👍

good vid steve keep up the good vids stay safe lee

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Thank you for telling me to turn the Pull Starter around so I can Easilly Pull the Starter rope ( in one of your Videos ) this is a New Generator and is alot easier to Start THANKS alot .... You are worth at least Five stars if not more

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

I agree, Red Armor will clean up your two cycle equipment. I have been using it for almost a year, after using that filthy Stihl Ultra for several years. I now do not have to clean black ash from the muffler and front of my saws, anymore. They are clean as a bell. Spark arrestors are also very clean.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Right on

I want a pouring spout like that for my gas can. Thanks steve

Great Vid Steve! It did work well. Cleaning the carbon off the top of the piston isn’t as important as cleaning the spark arrestor screen which literally chokes off the engine.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!

Thank you Steve. My dad always swore by the stuff I guess he's right!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

Fantastic experiment . Might have to pick some up for our Stihl gear. Ours tend to carbon up the exhaust screens .

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@Mechanicturfgear

Жыл бұрын

Trying it out with the shop gear and home gear . So far no one brought equipment back for starting issues . Home gear running great.