Serge C
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« on: November 27, 2011, 07,35:38 AM » |
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My experience of 2 stroke engines is limited to my Victa lawn mower.
My Suzuki parts man recommends Castrol TTS oil at a mix of 30:1
My Suzuki manual recommends oil mix of 25:1
I'm so confused!
Opinions.....!
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Ian Robinson
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« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2011, 07,46:51 AM » |
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My experience of 2 stroke engines is limited to my Victa lawn mower.
My Suzuki parts man recommends Castrol TTS oil at a mix of 30:1
My Suzuki manual recommends oil mix of 25:1
I'm so confused!
Opinions.....!
Castrol TTS at 40:1 would be fine. I ran my old PE and IT (and chain saws, brush cutters, generator and 4 stroke Honda mower)on that ratio and never had a problem. I am now using 50:1 in everthing with the same oil. |
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« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2011, 07,50:58 AM » |
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No worries running 30:1 with Castrol TTS.
I run my 300 on 60:1 with Motul 800
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« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2011, 07,52:23 AM » |
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I'm guessing that the different ratios will depend on whether you are running a mineral-based oil or a synthetic-based oil (which TTS is).
Being an air-cooled engine, the recommendation of 30:1 for the TTS sounds about right, but I probably wouldn't go any leaner than 32:1 myself.
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« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2011, 08,04:09 AM » |
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40 to 1 is right on the money like robbo i run all my toys at 40 to 1 that includes my vintage bikes (2 czs, bultaco and a 1979 pe 175) and have never had any problems. dont confuse the issue  use a good brand of synthetic oil made for 2 strokes. peter ellard |
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many thanks
peter ellard
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« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2011, 09,12:05 AM » |
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Thanks Pete (and everyone else)
Good to see you back here, and sorry about Castella!
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« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2011, 02,31:03 AM » |
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I run 20 to 1. Its to produce a smoke screen to psyche out the opposition.
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« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2011, 03,39:23 AM » |
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I run 20 to 1. Its to produce a smoke screen to psyche out the opposition.
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« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2011, 10,18:18 PM » |
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Ran my PE250B on TTS for 13 years and my KDX200 for 7 years both at 30:1.
Sold the PE on it's second piston, 4th set of rings, and the KDX on original piston 3rd set rings.
And they have to smoke a bit, it's tradition!! and it's also a bit of insurance - yes I did put the oil in.
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