gas oil mixture ratios

I'd compromise on 32:1 to be safe. Look into synthetic oils also. Some allow for a much leaner ratio. My Stihl saw is 32:1 for regular oil, but

Hi, Ditto. At 36:1 Ryobi will not be happy. Tony

As Ed P said, but motors are motors no magic here to warrant leaner mixes. 32-1 lubricates, leaner ratios are more an apeasement of Ca pollution rules as 2 strokes are being faised out in many areas. Your Poulan may not run as well needing carb adjustment. For longest life use synthetic at 32-1 for everything.

Another thing to remember is that if you are using a one gallon can to mix and store the fuel, make sure it is empty each time you refill it. Years ago, we had a boat that took a 24:1 mix. It had 6 gallon tanks, and my Dad would run about 4 gallons out of it, then dump in a qt. of oil and top it off with gas. After doing this enough times, we ended up with about 10:1 mix. Larry

The smaller number 32:1 is more oil.

More oil will not hurt a two stroke engine. (aside from possibly fouling the spark plug sooner). Less oil might fail to lubricate, and sieze up the engine.

My suggestion is to run 32:1 in both engines. Four ounces of oil per galon of gasoline.

That works for large values of 10 :-)

If he started with 24:1, the initial 6 gallons of mix would have contained 6/24 = 0.25 gallons of oil with a 6/0.25 = 24:1 ratio.

After removing 4 gallons of mix, there is 2/6(0.25) = 0.083 g of oil in the tank. After adding a quart, we have 0.33 gal of oil, with a 6/0.33 = 18:1 ratio...

fill oil in gas/oil # tank (g) ratio

Nick

Actualy much better to be rich on the oil and not burn up the motor. You can always buy a hotter plug to keep it clean

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Better for the repair guy, too, no doubt... :)

I'd recommend never going below manufacturer's recommendation...they fix the lube ratio for a reason.

Red , to Rich and it runs cooler less oxygen, lean is hotter more oxygen, running richer gives more lubrication and cooler temps. Get your self a 15$ infrared thermometer at Radio shack and see. RC motors are my hobby, to lean will melt the motor....If you foul use a hotter range plug usualy an order item. All plugs are temp rated.

A 2 stroke is a 2 stroke size is irrelevant Running cooler will not hurt a 2 stroke or decrease its life it will increase it due to more lubrication from more oil. This is relevant to oil gas mix, more oil = longer life. I can even site where Evinrude upped the oil amount in their recommended mix years ago after major early failures. Failures brought on by their attempted EPA appeasement to lower pollution. This EPA appeasement has led to many manufacturers lowering oil ratios for CA EPA requirements, and we all pay with less engine life. You want it to last, use synthetic at 32-1 or even a greater oil mix, plug fouls, get a hotter plug. Did you notice Lawn Boy has no more 2 strokes. Why, the EPA.

I had a repair guy tell me to pretty much use 32:1 or something close for everything. Better to be a bit light on the oil instead of too much oil which seriously fouls everything up. (light would be a bigger first #). probably

Too rich will cause the engine to run at the wrong temp. That will greatly shorten the time between rebuilds. Too rich is no better for the engine than too lean. In either direction, it's a mater of degree. For best and most economical use, follow the manufacturers directions.

rusty

Yes, too rich will make an engine run cooler. That is BAD for the engine. Your puny toy RC engines are not germaine to the discussion.

rusty

You, sir, are a babbling idiot.

Neal

Of course, you can always nearly fillt he gascan. Look at the pump, and add the right ammt of oil for the volume of fuel showing at the pump.

A lean mix (less oil) risks siezing up the motor. A rich mix (too much oil) fouls spark plugs.

Me, I'd rather run rich.