Hot/Cold Weather Oil/Fuel Ratio

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Hi guys,

I haven't been able to find a straight answer to this. I am using regular Dino oil (Walmart Super-Tech 2-stroke blue colored oil - works fine) and I regulerly mix 30:1 ratio. Some times have been saying that you should go a little richer in hot weather. is that true? What about cold weather?

Advice is appreciated.
 
Hi guys,

I haven't been able to find a straight answer to this. I am using regular Dino oil (Walmart Super-Tech 2-stroke blue colored oil - works fine) and I regulerly mix 30:1 ratio. Some times have been saying that you should go a little richer in hot weather. is that true? What about cold weather?

Advice is appreciated.

First of all I'd use a better oil, as oil is relatively inexpensive, I myself use Amsoil, but there are others that are good, and a 2 cycle oil made for these (HT if that's what you are asking about) small engines. Not outboard oil, if that is what it is. As far as mixture in hot/cold weather I feel the same mixture is good. These small air cooled engines get up to temperature and I really doubt that 50 degree difference is going to make that much difference. Let experimenting guide you, as each type of and each engine runs differently. The oil/fuel ratio depends on the engine manufacture. On a HT I like a little more oil then say a weed eater which today is 50:1
 
Ron Amsoil oil is really expensive. A litre (1000ml) of Dino oil is $4 while Amsoil for the same quantity is almost $14 in canada + tax. I use 30:1 ratio with Dino oil. what ratio do you use with Synthetic oil?

Is it really worth paying $10 extra everytime for an engine that costs $70 or less. Thanks again.
 
If i could know where to buy quality 2 stroke oil product at a great price then that would be appreciated. I am traveling to MI next week so would appreciate some input.
 
Ron Amsoil oil is really expensive. A litre (1000ml) of Dino oil is $4 while Amsoil for the same quantity is almost $14 in canada + tax. I use 30:1 ratio with Dino oil. what ratio do you use with Synthetic oil?

Is it really worth paying $10 extra everytime for an engine that costs $70 or less. Thanks again.

I'm just stating what I use... Use a oil MADE for NON marine air cooled engines. Air cooled engines run hotter then water cooled engines. I run a 32:1 mix.
 
I bought some of Spooky's Maxima Scooterpro Blend.

I am sure Amsoil is better. I ran that in my Kawasaki 1000cc inline 4 for years with success.

How does the Maxima do? Middle of the road? 8 out of 10? What do you all think?

I wonder about summer weather also. I guess I will stick to 24:1 for a couple gallons and then go to 30-32:1.

Foon:cool:
 
Maxima is very good oil, it is just not as well known as the other big name oils out there.
 
Can anyone tell me where to buy oils at a decent price?
 
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