Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): 2 Cycle Oil Usage, stihl blower, briggs stratton


Question
I recently bought a Stihl BG55 Blower, the recommended fuel oil mix is 50:1, of course I have several other power tools that use a recommended fuel oil ratio of 32:1, Question #1 is, can I use a fuel oil ratio mix of 32:1 in all my equipment including the Stilh Blower without causing any damage?, Question #2 is I have used Briggs & Stratton 2 Cycle Ash less oil for years with my 2 cycle engines, is this oil acceptable at a ratio of 32:1 for use in the Stihl blower without doing damage or shortening the engines

Answer
Ray
32:1 for all 2 cycles will work, but you may foul plugs allot on some pieces of equipment that use different ratios.......the lower the RPM the more apt this is to happen. Now fouling a plug is no big deal, but its very unlikely to happen if you use the proper mix. Theres also clogging your exhaust ports which might eventually cause a problem that will cost far more than a plug.
50:1 in a 32:1 engine is a bit lean but running a tankful through will do no permanent damage.
You will not get through a tankful of straight gas before seizing a High RPM 2 cycle motor.

Also.........always start with fresh gas every season.
At the end of the season pour your remaining fuel into your truck ( the little bit of oil wont hurt a thing)
Ash oil is fine to use it gives the engine less friction.