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Title: 2 stroke oil-what do y'all like to use?
Post by: tomheet on October 17, 2010, 12:19:58 AM
Ok, so my 87 octane post stirred up some interesting stuff. Now to start anew. I'm using klotz syntehetic oil. it's a bit pricey at 11.00 qt, but the way I see it, I'm getting about a 1000k mileage per qt. And, silly as it may be, I love the scent of that oil as it burns. As it says on the back of the bottle, "classic racy scent" or something to that effect.
  is this a little overkill, or will cheaper synthetics do as well?
Title: Re: 2 stroke oil-what do y'all like to use?
Post by: juice on October 17, 2010, 12:41:15 AM
I use amsoil interceptor because that is the oil they recommend for injector systems . Also I have read that it is important to always use the same oil and the amsoil is easily available in my area . I use synthetic for many reasons including less carbon buildup and less smell because of the higher burn temps . Good luck .
Title: Re: 2 stroke oil-what do y'all like to use?
Post by: tomheet on October 17, 2010, 01:17:05 AM
thanks juice. Yeah, I've heard that also about sticking with the same oil consistently, but not sure why that is. I will have to google amsoil.
Title: Re: 2 stroke oil-what do y'all like to use?
Post by: tomheet on October 17, 2010, 01:18:44 AM
juice, who's the "they" that recommend interceptor oil? just wanted to read about that, too.
Title: Re: 2 stroke oil-what do y'all like to use?
Post by: tomheet on October 17, 2010, 01:37:39 AM
just thinking/ brain farting here- but could it be once you have air screw/mix screw set properly, adding a different oil can affect the carb performance somehow? I just can't think how changing oil brands could be detrimental, unless you change to some really crap oil.
Title: Re: 2 stroke oil-what do y'all like to use?
Post by: juice on October 17, 2010, 02:12:26 AM
The amsoil site has a graph type chart that shows all sorts of applications from marine , cold temps (snowmobiles) , yard equipment etc . Like you said google amsoil and you will find it . Good luck .
Title: Re: 2 stroke oil-what do y'all like to use?
Post by: oswaldters on October 17, 2010, 02:15:03 AM
classic racy scent

if they come up with a classic burger and fries scent then you'd really have something...
Title: Re: 2 stroke oil-what do y'all like to use?
Post by: juice on October 17, 2010, 02:23:39 AM
I hope this link works www.amsoil.com/storefront/ait.aspx (http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/ait.aspx) . The 2-cycle chart link is near the bottom of the column on the right side of the page .
Title: Re: 2 stroke oil-what do y'all like to use?
Post by: tomheet on October 17, 2010, 02:43:25 AM
yep, got that one also when I googled it juice.

OS- oh yeah, combine the oil scent with a cheap greasy burger and fries and it would be like being at the local 1/2 mi race car track on a summer Saturday night. I'm just gonna convert this ppl 50 to run on fryer grease!!
Title: Re: 2 stroke oil-what do y'all like to use?
Post by: oswaldters on October 17, 2010, 02:46:16 AM
Making me hungry just thinking about it...
Title: Re: 2 stroke oil-what do y'all like to use?
Post by: wordslinger on October 17, 2010, 03:05:34 AM
...i'm listening...becaue i'm learning...

..i just bought a qt of Havoline 2-stroke oil , because it was all i could find...

Title: Re: 2 stroke oil-what do y'all like to use?
Post by: wordslinger on October 17, 2010, 03:06:05 AM
..the lable...
Title: Re: 2 stroke oil-what do y'all like to use?
Post by: juice on October 17, 2010, 03:21:09 AM
I guess if you are  going to pre mix it should be ok .
Title: Re: 2 stroke oil-what do y'all like to use?
Post by: wordslinger on October 17, 2010, 03:22:59 AM
I guess if you are  going to pre mix it should be ok .

..why you say so??



...my ppl has a reservoir and pump...


...should i ad some to the fuel as well??
Title: Re: 2 stroke oil-what do y'all like to use?
Post by: juice on October 17, 2010, 10:12:33 AM
I don't know slinger I was just going by the instruction chart on the label . It didn't mention using in injector applications , it may be fine . Good luck .
Title: Re: 2 stroke oil-what do y'all like to use?
Post by: juice on October 17, 2010, 10:25:25 AM
I found more info here HAVOLINE® TWO-CYCLE ENGINE OIL TC-W3 . It says it is ok with injector applications also , so you are fine . Enjoy your new scoot !
Title: Re: 2 stroke oil-what do y'all like to use?
Post by: wordslinger on October 17, 2010, 05:09:52 PM
..thanx juice...

..gotta lot to learn about 2-strokes...