2 cycle oil debate
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RE: 2 cycle oil debate
What is wild is that Advance Auto here in Henry County will sell it as follows.
3.2 oz => $1.29
8oz => $1.89
16oz => $2.49
Case of 16oz => $1.49 each.
Someone has some screwed up math!
3.2 oz => $1.29
8oz => $1.89
16oz => $2.49
Case of 16oz => $1.49 each.
Someone has some screwed up math!
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I did a search for the Pennzoil Air Cooled 2 Stroke Oil and found it at the local Schucks for $1..29 for 32 oz. . That's about what I paid for a small 4 oz container of the same oil a few years ago. Gotta go. Heading down to Schucks.
Sam
I did a search for the Pennzoil Air Cooled 2 Stroke Oil and found it at the local Schucks for $1..29 for 32 oz. . That's about what I paid for a small 4 oz container of the same oil a few years ago. Gotta go. Heading down to Schucks.
Sam
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RE: 2 cycle oil debate
Hi all, I run a RCS 215 at 32:1. I started useing Bel-Ray synti. and it was O.K but engine spit barrels out the exhaust, part of this was due to a new engine. After running about a half gallon thru the engine I changed from Bel-Ray to Mobile 1 2cycle and there was so much of a differance on how well the engine ran plus the oil residue was cut by about 85% and engine transitioned from idel to full power much much better.
So I guess my pint is if you are have some doubts about the oil you use try something elese you my have a good surprize like my self.
So I guess my pint is if you are have some doubts about the oil you use try something elese you my have a good surprize like my self.
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RE: 2 cycle oil debate
I have run a few different types of oil from 32:1 to 80:1 in the same engine (synthetic and non synthetic). Once I adjusted the needles I could not tell that the engine ran all that much different.
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RE: 2 cycle oil debate
ORIGINAL: Geistware
What is wild is that Advance Auto here in Henry County will sell it as follows.
3.2 oz => $1.29
8oz => $1.89
16oz => $2.49
Case of 16oz => $1.49 each.
Someone has some screwed up math!
What is wild is that Advance Auto here in Henry County will sell it as follows.
3.2 oz => $1.29
8oz => $1.89
16oz => $2.49
Case of 16oz => $1.49 each.
Someone has some screwed up math!
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RE: 2 cycle oil debate
Just to keep from making anyone upset, go with a fairly standard ratio. Anywhere from 50-70 to 1 will work out fine. If it's hot, go with 50. If its cold or cool go with 70. As long as the bottom of the plane is showing some oil residue and a bit of discoloration then you're using enough oil. A plane that stays dry on the bottom is burning all the oil in the gas and not cleaning the engine at all. Nor will it be cooling as well as it should be. Pretty much the same with all the good two stroke oils. At least that's the way I see it.
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RE: 2 cycle oil debate
Does anybody have any experience or comments about using Klotz Modelube. I've only been flying gas engines for about 6 months, but I've always used Klotz in motorcyles and liked it, so now I'm using it in my planes. I have no real technical reason for using it, I just like the way it smells. The engines I'm using are a Zenoah G26 and a G62 converted by Ralph.
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RE: 2 cycle oil debate
I got it from Tower and used it at 50-1 for a couple years and it sure worked good for me.. Brian
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Does anybody have any experience or comments about using Klotz Modelube. I've only been flying gas engines for about 6 months, but I've always used Klotz in motorcyles and liked it, so now I'm using it in my planes. I have no real technical reason for using it, I just like the way it smells. The engines I'm using are a Zenoah G26 and a G62 converted by Ralph.
Does anybody have any experience or comments about using Klotz Modelube. I've only been flying gas engines for about 6 months, but I've always used Klotz in motorcyles and liked it, so now I'm using it in my planes. I have no real technical reason for using it, I just like the way it smells. The engines I'm using are a Zenoah G26 and a G62 converted by Ralph.
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RE: 2 cycle oil debate
Anyone heard of Lucas 2-cycle oil? Semi-synthetic stuff. Low Ash - TCW3. Says clean burning "smokeless", Reduces carbon build up prevents piston burning, spark plug fouling, ring sticking, and corrosion caused by combustion residues.
Has instructions to mix up to 50-1. I may give this stuff a whirl.
Has instructions to mix up to 50-1. I may give this stuff a whirl.