Redmax 580357204 Pack of 6 MaxLife 2-Cycle Oil - 13oz

What It Is

This is a 6-pack of Redmax MaxLife 2-cycle oil (13 oz bottles), pre-mixed at 50:1 ratio for air-cooled, 2-stroke engines. Designed for string trimmers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, and chainsaws—not for 4-stroke engines or water-cooled applications.

Fitment & Compatibility

• Engine type: Only for 2-cycle, air-cooled engines (e.g., Redmax, Husqvarna, Echo, Stihl, Shindaiwa).
• Mix ratio: 50:1 (2.6 oz per gallon of gasoline). Do not use in engines requiring 40:1 or 32:1 ratios unless you recalculate.
• Bottle size: 13 oz treats 5 gallons of gas. Verify you have enough fuel capacity for the full bottle; partial bottles are hard to seal.
• OEM vs aftermarket: This is Redmax OEM oil. It meets JASO FD and ISO L-EGD+ standards—safe for all brands using 50:1, but not a universal substitute for oils requiring different ratios.
• Check before buying: Confirm your equipment’s manual specifies 50:1. If it calls for 40:1 or another ratio, this oil will run lean (too little oil) and can damage the engine.

Key Things to Know

• Quality: This is high-synthetic blend with fuel stabilizer and detergents. It reduces carbon buildup and smoke compared to generic 2-cycle oils.
• Installation difficulty: Trivial—just pour into a clean gas can, add 5 gallons of unleaded fuel, and shake. No mixing tools needed.
• Common gotcha: The 13 oz bottles are single-use; you cannot reseal them properly for later use. Plan to use all 5 gallons of treated fuel within 30 days to avoid stale fuel issues.
• Shelf life: Unopened bottles last 3+ years if stored in a cool, dry place. Opened, partially used bottles degrade quickly.

Should You Buy It

Buy this if you own one or more 2-cycle tools (trimmer, blower, saw) that require 50:1 mix, and you want a convenient, pre-measured, OEM-quality oil that reduces smoke and engine deposits. Skip it if your equipment needs a different mix ratio, or if you only need oil for a single small job—a single bottle is more practical.