Should I Run 2 Cycle Oil In My Fuel?

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May 2, 2011 | 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CountryGirl91

I was adding Stanadyne Performance then was told to run Marval Mystery Oil when I took it to the dealership under warranty when it kept white smoking and missing. I didn't when I saw this (I use 2-stroke oil as of now).
http://www.johnfjensen.com/Diesel_fu...itive_test.pdf

I haven't noticed any difference in MPG, power, etc., though- I always thought it would just lube it up a little better.

Thanks for the reply. The study that you attached had some great information. I think I will run 2 cycle oil now. The price and availability is decent.

May 4, 2011 | 02:31 PM

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Purchased the Wal Mart brand 2 cycle oil. Started running it a couple days ago, I definately notice its a little quieter in the morning when I fire it up. My brother is also going to start running the same. He also said that the Military did a study and found similar results!

May 5, 2011 | 10:43 PM

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AABEAR

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YES I have been from the day that I got some 15PPM fuel. It help me about 1 to 1 1/2 MPG. Truck runs a little quieter.

May 6, 2011 | 07:57 AM

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I tried 2-stoke oil in two tanks of fuel, and didn't notice as big of a difference as when I use Stanadyne. Use what works for you, but I'm going to use 2-stoke for it's intended purpose, the weed eater.

May 8, 2011 | 08:38 PM

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Cummins01

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Now that was a very cool link bullet5.9!!! Thanks!!
I always wondered how they all compare... I'm an amsoil dealer so I just bought a 5 gallon bucket of the stuff.... Saves a LOT of money over buying the 16oz bottles!! I'm glad to see the stuff works pretty good!
I think 2 years from now once it's all I wont bother tho... I'll get stanadyne or one of the cheaper ones...

May 9, 2011 | 11:58 PM

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cole odine

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does it make more smoke tho!

May 10, 2011 | 01:04 AM

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Deezel Stink3r

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No, if done in the right mixture it prevents smoking.

You better read in the alternative fluid, fuel and additive section. There are bunch of 2-stroke threads, questions, and more important, you will find answers there!

Do not expect instant results- it takes it time.
Do not expect mileage gains, it's all about math. Paying a bit to protect injectors and IP or to change the complete IP. Which hurts more?

The ideal mixture is 1 :200 down to 1:250, anything more does not bring any benefits and makes the 2-stroke dealer happy.