Cost Range

Two sources of lubrication are necessary for most chain saws to work perfectly. For two-stroke engines, the lubricant is fuel, which is composed of 2–5% oil liquefied in fuel. On the other hand, external lubrication is needed for bar and chain. The standards of performance of motor oils like chain saw oil is fixed by the Society of Automotive Engineers or SAE in United States. SAE is likewise adopted as their numbering scheme in illustrating the performance of motor oils under low and high temperature conditions. For that matter, SAE 30 oil bar and chain oil must be used if work is to be done under the heat of the sun. On the other hand, SAE 10 oil bar and chain oil must be used during winter.

Lubrication extends a chain’s functionality. Many users do not realize the importance of using chain saw oil. Chain oil or bar oil must be applied on regular basis for chainsaw maintenance. To prevent damage to chainsaw, correct viscosity of chain saw oil must be used; otherwise, the bar will be worn quickly. Further, this will cause malfunction or jamming off the bar. Continued use of chainsaw with the bar-oiling mechanism not functioning correctly can cause serious injury to the chain and bar can take place in split of a second. Smokes emitted from chain while operating are indications that the chainsaws are not properly lubricated. The guide bar can also be damaged due to poor lubrication.

So before checking out what you have, you should not only consider the price of chain or bar oil. Always make sure that your preferred brand can give proper lubrication for standard applications. It must be economical in both value and performance. This is to ensure that you are making your chainsaws perform at their best. Some of the trusted and leading chain and bar oils are listed below.

• STIHL Chainsaw Chain Oil for £3.49/ $5.67

• Ryobi Chainsaw Chain Oil for £4.64/$7.55

• Husqvarna Chainsaw Chain Oil for £ 4.49/ $7.30

• Black & Decker Chainsaw Chain Oil for £4.64/ $7.55

• Makita Chainsaw Chain Oil for £10.00/ $16.26

• Oregon for Chainsaw Chain Oil £7.79/ $12.67

• Bosh Chainsaw Chain Oil for £7.09/ $11.53

The above quoted price for each chain oil brand is available in one-liter volume. It can be compared that STIHL Chainsaw Chain Oil is the cheapest among the leading brands, while Makita Chainsaw Chain Oil is the most expensive. STIHL Chainsaw Chain Oil is a semi-synthetic lubricant formulated for all types chainsaw providing premier chainsaw quality and protection against hasty wear and tear and during prolonged use.