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Its not something you hear of much these days seizure from lean mix.
Yes engines do run leaner to compensate emissions which then make engine running hotter but cooling systems have been adjusted to suit this.

I would say mix has not been right at one point and basically through usage it has finally worn out.

 

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Slightly off-topic -- are Stihl products that you buy in Ireland made in Germany?

I hope your trimmer is OK.

Like everybody in the world it depends on the product you want.
top end Stihl is Germany/American production but low end is coming out of China.
Europe has a problem with chromium recycling and most countrys are at their limit by certain laws.
China and other countrys dont have these laws so production is not a problem.
So mass market equipment can be made due to large volume.
the Stihl ts cut quick is usually produced in Brazil but think they are pulling out of there.

 

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One thing I forgot to say was that the fuel mixture was made up back in March, but I would have thought if anything, some petrol may have evaporated making the mixture more oily not less. I have been running my Stihl chainsaw on the same mix with no problems. Also would have thought the time that I was cutting with the trimmer was a long time if there was no oil in the mix?

Cool:

I would never use a home brew mixture that was 8 months old.

If you can get the STIHL PRE-MIX called MOTOMIX in Ireland, I highly HIGHLY recommend it for a home user. It is premium fuel, pre-mixed with excellent 2 cycle oil, no additives or ethanol, AND it has a shelf life or tank life of TWO (2) YEARS after opening the can. It's all I use any more. Why not? I'm not a professional Arborist or someone that runs my saw every day. I probably go through 1 gallon of fuel a year, and for the money, you can't beat Stihl MotoMix. It won't gum carbs, or cause issues even when left in the tank/carb for up to 2 years after filling the tank. Worth every penny. And I bet your saw/blower/trimmer will run better with it. Mine sure does.

My 2 cents worth. :thumbsup: