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Do I Need to Mix Oil with Gas for My Chainsaw?

By Steve Nix, About.com Guide

Question: Do I Need to Mix Oil with Gas for My Chainsaw?
Get the answers to frequently asked questions about chainsaws. Have a question that isn't answered here? Ask the Forestry Forum.
Answer: "All 2-cycle engines require gas to be mixed with oil. The "oil" tank is for bar and chain lubricant. It has nothing to do with engine lubrication. The only lubricant the engine parts receive is what's mixed in the gas." - Madsen's Shop and Supply

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