2 Cycle engine out as additive
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2 Cycle engine out as additive
Tried my first tank with 2 cycle engine oil. No - Not used oil, or used trans fluid. Just regular new 2 cycle engine oil. Idles MUCH quieter, overall much smoother and less noisy. I have always added PSDK but after reading two interesting articles and some advice decided to give this a try i have changed my mind. Take a look at these - This is what swayed my opinion about this additive.
General rule is - 1oz to every gallon
http://mopar.mopar1973man.com/2002%2..._cycle_oil.htm
- Read most of everything here - great science to back it up
http://www.johnfjensen.com/Diesel_fu...itive_test.pdf
- Most of you have seen this test - 2 cycle ranks as #7 on the test with good results similar to bio and XPD - Its also extremely cheap.
Any thoughts?
General rule is - 1oz to every gallon
http://mopar.mopar1973man.com/2002%2..._cycle_oil.htm
- Read most of everything here - great science to back it up
http://www.johnfjensen.com/Diesel_fu...itive_test.pdf
- Most of you have seen this test - 2 cycle ranks as #7 on the test with good results similar to bio and XPD - Its also extremely cheap.
Any thoughts?
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i too just experimented with the 2stroke oil. I bought the Super Tech ashless stuff from wally world. I only mixed a ratio of .5 oz to every gallon though. I wanted to experiment with the smaller amount first. Next tank, i may try a 1 oz:1 gal ratio.
I had been ready studies similar to the ones you posted and became interested. A cummins buddy of mine tried her out and saw a 2 mpg increase! I figured, what the heck might as well try it. 2 stroke oil is designed to burn.
alot of people will disagree with this, but to each his own.
I had been ready studies similar to the ones you posted and became interested. A cummins buddy of mine tried her out and saw a 2 mpg increase! I figured, what the heck might as well try it. 2 stroke oil is designed to burn.
alot of people will disagree with this, but to each his own.
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Ya, maybe its a cummins thing! the first link i posted has good stuff from a "Mopar Guy". Have you seen or heard any difference so far? 2mpg?!?! Hmm that would be great but i doubtful. Im getting 13.75 hand calculated last tank. (some towing, alot of snow - some towing in snow!)
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This is very interesting reading. I am curious to know if it makes a difference if you use synthetic 2-stroke oil or dino oil. Being I run synthetic 5-40 in the engine, should I use the synthetic 2-stroke? I am going to be researching this more. Makes sense to me...
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Originally Posted by randomhero1172
General rule is - 1oz to every gallon
http://mopar.mopar1973man.com/2002%20Dodge/Tips%20&%20Tricks/2%20cycle%20oil/2_cycle_oil.htm
- Read most of everything here - great science to back it up
http://mopar.mopar1973man.com/2002%20Dodge/Tips%20&%20Tricks/2%20cycle%20oil/2_cycle_oil.htm
- Read most of everything here - great science to back it up
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To me, the big question is how much does it cost per treatment? If I use one ounce per gallon, I would need a quart basically per tank. How much is a quart of that stuff? About the syn, I'm not so sure in this case if the difference between syn & dino would be worth it. I guess you could try a quart of each and see if there is any noticeable difference. Definitely let us know how it works out for you!!
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I got 32Oz (perfect for me) of valvoline 2 cycle for 2.99 ... I think thats pretty good. Summer blend XPD may be a little cheaper. Its a lot less then DK, and much more benefit.
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i first started using 2 stroke oil last year and i was averaging 12.5-13.5 mpg prior to it. now i am averaging 14.5-16, depending on how i drive it. i love it and put it in every tank! Im hoping to increase my mileage when i put my new injectors in this fall
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Originally Posted by Highmark18
This is very interesting reading. I am curious to know if it makes a difference if you use synthetic 2-stroke oil or dino oil. Being I run synthetic 5-40 in the engine, should I use the synthetic 2-stroke? I am going to be researching this more. Makes sense to me...
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Originally Posted by Highmark18
To the guys that are doing it, approx. what ratio are you mixing it??
it will be another few days before i can report back with any mileage gains (if any) on this 1/2 ounce tank. and another week after that for the full ounce tank. i was averaging abotu 11.8-9 mpg before with just diesel kleen