2 stroke oil
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From: Ashland City, TN
I'ma put this the simplest way possible.
in a 2cycle engine. the fuel is the lubricant for the parts. for the crank and everything.
2cycle motors run REALLY hard.
They sometimes do better on wear than regular 4 stroke motors.
Now, lets take 2 stroke and put it into our fuel in a good mixture and reap the rewards.
It scored best bang for the buck in the fuel tests.
I use 1/4 qt per tank.
I mix a bit heavy but oh well.
I got ATF in there right now, which is kinda a no no, but i'd rather have lubricity than none. I'll pour in fresh motor oil if i have no 2cycle.
Problem with 2 cycle is that its sometimes hard to find a qt for 3 or 4 dollars.
they all want 6-8 dollars here in michigan.
Anyways.
2cycle is great.
in a 2cycle engine. the fuel is the lubricant for the parts. for the crank and everything.
2cycle motors run REALLY hard.
They sometimes do better on wear than regular 4 stroke motors.
Now, lets take 2 stroke and put it into our fuel in a good mixture and reap the rewards.
It scored best bang for the buck in the fuel tests.
I use 1/4 qt per tank.
I mix a bit heavy but oh well.
I got ATF in there right now, which is kinda a no no, but i'd rather have lubricity than none. I'll pour in fresh motor oil if i have no 2cycle.
Problem with 2 cycle is that its sometimes hard to find a qt for 3 or 4 dollars.
they all want 6-8 dollars here in michigan.
Anyways.
2cycle is great.
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Here is a study done on the subject.
Comparison chart is at the very end ...
http://www.johnfjensen.com/Diesel_fu...itive_test.pdf
Comparison chart is at the very end ...
http://www.johnfjensen.com/Diesel_fu...itive_test.pdf
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^ Lucky. I just called fleetpride, international and 1 other local place and no one's got it.
I just sent them an E-mail asking if they have a retailer in the area
I just sent them an E-mail asking if they have a retailer in the area
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Also consider that 2 cycle oil is made to be burned in an engine, so the combustion process is cleaner.
No so with other oils that have additives that don't burn so well, which can leave deposits.
No so with other oils that have additives that don't burn so well, which can leave deposits.
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From: Ashland City, TN
I dont think the quality of the 2cycle oil matters. I buy the cheapest on the shelf. Seeing as I over add anyways.
But yes, 2cycle is made to be burned and really made to be slippery stuff.
But yes, 2cycle is made to be burned and really made to be slippery stuff.
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