STIHL Oil, Petrol and Fuel Cans
STIHL fuel cans keep your saws and cutters running without spills, stink, or guesswork, so you can refuel fast and get back on the job.
When you're on site clearing scrub or cutting all day, the last thing you need is a leaky jerry can or mixing fuel by eye. This range covers proper storage and clean pouring, plus STIHL 2 stroke oil and the STIHL combi can setup for carrying fuel and chain oil together. Pick the right can, keep your mix consistent, and you'll save time and avoid wrecking kit.
What Are STIHL Fuel Cans Used For?
- Refuelling chainsaws, brushcutters, and blowers on site without sloshing fuel over the casing, your gloves, or the back of the van.
- Mixing and storing two stroke safely so your fuel stays consistent from first start on Monday to the last cut on Friday.
- Running a STIHL combi can so you carry petrol mix and chain oil together, which stops you turning up to a clearance job missing half the essentials.
- Keeping STIHL 2 stroke oil to hand for topping up and mixing properly, instead of guessing ratios and risking hard starting or a cooked top end.
Choosing the Right STIHL Fuel Cans
Sort the can to match how you work: how far you're carrying it, how often you're refuelling, and whether you need fuel and chain oil together.
1. Standard fuel can vs STIHL combi can
If you're just running a strimmer or blower, a straight fuel can is simple and does the job. If you're on chainsaws all day, a STIHL combi can is the sensible choice because it keeps petrol mix and chain oil together so you are not hunting around the van for the second bottle.
2. Pour control and cap design
If you're refuelling over grass, gravel, or in the back of a pickup, go for a setup that gives you controlled pouring and a cap that seals properly, because even a small leak will stink out your kit and soften plastics over time.
3. Buy oil with the can and stick to one mix
If you're mixing on the go, keep STIHL 2 stroke oil with your can and stick to the same ratio every time, because swapping oils and guessing measurements is how you end up with rough running, plug problems, and avoidable wear.
Who Uses STIHL Fuel Cans?
- Groundworkers and landscapers doing site clearances who need clean, quick refuelling without wasting time or soaking the van in fumes.
- Tree surgeons and arborists who rely on consistent two stroke mix day in, day out, because a bad mix shows up fast when you're cutting hard.
- Maintenance teams and estate workers who want a tidy, safe way to store fuel and oil between jobs without split caps and cracked plastic.
The Basics: Understanding Two Stroke Fuel Mixing
Two stroke kit relies on oil mixed into the petrol for lubrication. Get the ratio wrong and it will let you know quickly, either by smoking and fouling up or by running hot and wearing out.
1. The oil to fuel ratio is the whole game
Too much oil and you'll get excess smoke, carbon build up, and plugs that don't last. Too little oil and you are starving the engine, which is when you see scoring and early failure under load.
2. Mix clean and keep it consistent
Use a proper can, measure properly, and keep the lid sealed so dirt and water do not get in. Consistent mix means consistent starting, cleaner running, and less downtime when you are miles from the yard.
Why Shop for STIHL Fuel Cans at ITS?
Whether you need STIHL fuel cans for straight petrol mix, STIHL 2 stroke oil to keep your ratio right, or a STIHL combi can for fuel and chain oil in one carry, we stock the range ready for site work. It's all held in our own warehouse and ready for next day delivery, so you can get sorted without losing a shift.
STIHL Fuel Cans FAQs
What is the correct oil to fuel mix for STIHL?
Check your exact tool manual first, because the correct ratio is set by the engine spec and the oil type. The key is to measure properly every time and stick to one ratio, because guessing or changing mix is what causes smoky running, fouled plugs, or premature wear when the saw is working hard.
What is a STIHL combi can used for?
A STIHL combi can is for carrying two stroke fuel mix and chain oil together in one unit, which is ideal for chainsaw work. It keeps your refuelling setup tidy and stops you turning up to a cut with fuel but no bar oil, or vice versa.
Do STIHL fuel cans actually stop spills, or is it still messy?
Used properly, they make refuelling noticeably cleaner because you are pouring from a stable can with a proper closure, not a soft bottle or a cheap jerry that glugs everywhere. You still need to slow down and seat the cap properly, but it cuts down the usual splash and fumes in the van.
Can I store mixed two stroke fuel in the can between jobs?
Yes, that is exactly what these cans are for, but keep it sealed, stored upright, and out of heat so it does not vent or stink out your storage. If the fuel has been sat a while or you are seeing hard starting, do not try to nurse it through a big job, mix fresh so the tool runs right under load.
Is it worth buying STIHL 2 stroke oil instead of any generic two stroke oil?
If you are running STIHL kit day in, day out, it is worth sticking with STIHL 2 stroke oil because you know the mix behaviour is consistent and it is made for the way these engines are used on site. The main thing is not the badge, it is using the correct spec oil and measuring it properly every single time.
