graucho
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I don't really trust any additive that contains powerful solvents to clean deposits and also claims to be a lubricant. Since a two stroke derives its lubrication from the fuel it consumes, it is counterintuitive (IMHO) to put solvents in the fuel. In a four stroke engine crankcase, the addition of such additives will thin the crankcase oil a little, but there is plenty of base oil left. If you are putting a couple of ounces per gallon in a two stroke, the solvent content is more than trivial in relation to the lubricating oil. In the combustion chamber, the solvents will burn off - leaving the lubricant - but I'm more concerned with the bearings in the crankcase.
Good points yet....
Over 36 years. 3 choppers, 1 drag bike, 37 mini choppers, 11 MB's, 4 street rods, 2 racing boats,
hydrogen engine designer, and growing up the son of a small engine repair shop, I think
I know a little about the storage and care of engines.
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