6 best oils for chainsaws

Chainsaws are distinguished by high power and compactness, which is convenient for felling wood, making firewood or building a log house far from a civilization with a power source. But for autonomous work with a chainsaw, you will need not only fuel, but also oil, and the latter need two: for the engine and for lubrication of the chain with the tire. We have compiled a rating of the best oils for chainsaws, dividing it into categories by purpose. When choosing top products for the rating, our experts took into account the feedback from the operators of the gas tool and the characteristics of the technical fluids. This will help you choose an already proven tool that ensures proper lubrication of the piston, crankshaft and working tooling.

Rating the best oils for chainsaws

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best lubricants for chainsaw chains	1	Stihl Forest Plus	299 ₽
	2	Oregon 90844S	448 ₽
The best motor oils for chainsaws	1	Stihl HP Ultra	180 ₽
	2	Husqvarna HP 2	680 ₽
	3	Oregon 90720S	489 ₽
	4	Hammerflex 501-004	319 ₽

The best lubricants for chainsaw chains

Chainsaw chain slides along the tire with an asterisk and a groove, which includes the legs of the links of the cutting blade. From friction equipment heats up and expands, which leads to slippage and poor performance. Sawdust and resin from the tree also slow down the rotation. To maintain the ease of the chainsaw chain, oils are produced that are poured into a special container in the tool. From there it is drip fed to the saw blade during the entire process. The operator adjusts the oil flow with a special valve. During storage, the substance protects the sprocket and cutting elements from corrosion.

Stihl Forest Plus

Rating: 4.9

First place in the rating of oils for chains is the product of the German company. Substance is made on a mineral basis and is produced directly in Germany. Oil is packaged in cans of 1, 5 or 20 liters, which is convenient for buying based on the forthcoming amount of work. The last two tanks already have a full grip handle. If the saw blade is properly processed, then the chainsaw can be stored for an unlimited time, after which it does not pitch and the tooling is immediately ready for operation.

This oil experts added to the ranking as the best for protecting chainsaws from wood tar. The lubricant is highly resistant to adhesion and will not allow the sawing process to be slowed down even with frequent work with conifers, as well as with garden plants emitting a large amount of resin on the trunks. The tool will be able to work freely after a long idle. German quality is always on top and has only positive reviews, but its cost remains relatively high.

Oregon 90844S

Rating: 4.8

This product ranks second in the ranking and is also made on the basis of mineral oils.The manufacturer has managed to maintain a constant viscosity of the lubricant, so it can be used even at frost -20 degrees. Oil significantly slows down the wear of parts, and if necessary, is easily cleaned with a solvent. This product was developed in the UK and is designed for use with any chainsaws. The instruction allows you to pour oil into the tank, even if it contains the previous mineral-based product. In addition to the lubricating effect, the oil also performs a cooling function, effectively taking the temperature from the metal.

Our experts made the oil rating as the best for maintaining viscosity at high speeds. This effect was achieved by the manufacturer due to the use of additional additives. Due to this property, the oil remains on the saw blade and does not splatter to the sides, which is what the owners of chainsaws like in reviews. Reduced evaporation and viscosity provide economical consumption.

The best motor oils for chainsaws

The compactness of the motor chainsaw due to the use of two-stroke units. But this design of the internal combustion engine does not technically provide a crankcase with crankshaft lubrication, therefore the oil is supplied here with gasoline, for which the operator mixes them in advance according to the proportions specified in the instructions. The mixture passes through the carburetor, enriched with air, and in this form enters the combustion chamber, where it ignites and simultaneously lubricates moving parts, protecting them from wear and overheating.

Stihl HP Ultra

Rating: 4.9

This product in the ranking is a development of the German company already described above, only the Ultra line is made exclusively from synthetics. Increased fluidity allows working with oil even at a temperature of -30 degrees. Substance is specially developed for the high-performance engines developing high turns. The composition includes special additives that provide combustion without residue. Unlike competitors, the substance does not contain sulfur, calcium sulphate and sodium. The product has environmental friendliness, completely decomposing in the open air for 21 days. Another set of additives creates a thin film on the friction parts of the engine and reduces wear.

The oil in the line of the German manufacturer from the category HP Ultra is distinguished by increased combustibility without residue. When conducting experiments, it showed excellent results in preserving the cleanliness of the piston from soot, for which it fell into the rating of the best. In tests, the chainsaw engine worked for 500 hours and was not covered with coke.

Husqvarna HP 2

Rating: 4.8

This product is rated by a Swedish manufacturer known for its quality. Oil is developed for any two-stroke engines, including powerful professional chainsaws. Technical liquid is produced and bottled directly in Sweden. The company tries to protect customers and puts a seal on the cover. Some users are divided into reviews that they poured it into chainsaws for 7 years already and the units function perfectly. The manufacturer uses its secret additives in it to reduce the smoke emission, eliminate odor and improve lubricating characteristics. The use of oil contributes to maintaining the cleanliness of the candles and easy starting chainsaws.

Our experts included oil in the rating as the best to combine with low-quality gasoline. If in a particular area you cannot get good fuel, then mixing it with this type of oil will protect the piston group from soot and ensure better combustion.

Oregon 90720S

Rating: 4.7

The product in third place in the ranking belongs to the Oregon brand and is available in the UK and the USA. The development refers to a semi-synthetic line and is evenly mixed with gasoline. At hit in the cylinder differs in high penetrating power and covers all details with a thin film. Technical fluid protects the nodes from premature wear and corrosion while the chainsaw is idle. The oil has an average viscosity that protects the engine immediately after starting, even if the tool was stored in an unheated room. If you have to cut dense wood or push heavily on a snap, then the substance does not collapse as the temperature rises.

The owners approve of the product, emphasizing the preservation of the cleanliness of the spark plug and piston group. According to our experts, the oil should be in the rating due to low smoke. Semi-synthetic composition provides good combustion of fuel and translucent gases from the chamber, which will appeal to those who have to work with a chainsaw in a small fenced area without wind (building a bath) or even in a barn.

Hammerflex 501-004

Rating: 4.6

The product in the ranking is placed on the last place, because it is much inferior in performance to European counterparts. The oil belongs to the Russian brand and is prepared on the basis of semi-synthetics with a number of additives. The manufacturer has provided the possibility of mixing funds with gasoline containing low acanthus number. The mixture burns almost without residue and effectively protects the internal parts of the chainsaw engine from corrosion and wear. The company tried to make a balanced mixture that does not emit a lot of smoke during combustion. This is useful not only for cutting wood, but also during construction from a log house, where it is necessary to do precise cutting under a window or doorway, and here it is important that the smoke does not climb into your eyes.

We included motor oil in the rating as the most affordable for chainsaws. It costs 100-200 rubles cheaper than European counterparts, therefore, with large volumes of sawing, it helps to save money. Owners in reviews say that the engine does not start working worse when switching to this lubricant.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.