Fuel Ratio

[Matt Barrack]

So I bought a 2 stroke engine from a store and on the ad it said tbe break in ratio is 10:1 but everywhere else I see selling them it says break in is 16:1. Should I just go with their ratio because it's the only place I found with a different ratio.

 

[Deleted member 12676]

I think 16:1 is too excessive.
Just use regular oil (non-synthetic) at 20:1 and don't ride it full speed for more than a short time for the first couple weeks

 

[Matt Barrack]

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I think 16:1 is too excessive.
Just use regular oil (non-synthetic) at 20:1 and don't ride it full speed for more than a short time for the first couple weeks

Ok thanks. Still a bit worried but sounds good

 

[butre]

10:1 likely won't even start. I recommend 32:1 for most people

 

[Deleted member 12676]

32:1 is a ratio for synthetic oil only

 

[Frankenstein]

32:1 is a ratio for synthetic oil only

Now I just think you are yanking chains...

 

[Deleted member 12676]

30 and up is only for synthetic oils

I use a semi-synthetic oil and at 25:1 it was allowing the cylinder to wear down too fast so now I use it at 22:1

 

[gary55]

Use 32:1 after break in. 6ozs. in first gallon. It works with syn. or non syn.. As far as 32:1 being for syn. oil only? Oh please.
I usually ad just a hint more than the 32:1, but I also check that my front door is locked 2 or 3 times when I leave the house and I'm guessing most don't feel the need to do this sooo .

 

[butre]

I do 50:1 with semi-synthetic and have no problems. it's all in how you ride. used to do 40:1 with dinosaur squeezings and had no problems there either.

 

[Deleted member 12676]

do any of you naysayers have any research or anything to back up your twisted beliefs?