Wyvern
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I did 1/2 gallon 20:1, and since moved to 30:1 and will probably stay there.
I just cleaned up my old Tanaka 4210 Pure fire, 50:1, with a new plug, tubing, & fuel filter, cleanest 2 stroke ever made.A point of confusion for me, that hopefully can be clarified.
I have never run one of the Chinese "C/G" motors. About 20+ years back I did buy one. When it arrived I opened the box, looked it over, re-boxed it and put it on Craigs list.
So that is the extent of my familiarity with those.
I only mention this because a large percentage of the posts on this forum relate to Chinese motors. And I'm supposing that the answer to my question might be based on those.
So..I have read several posts that say never use Full Synthetic pre mix for initial run in. And I have read posts that mention initial mix ratios from 16:1 up to 20:1.
I get it, first start up and first hours of service require all the lubrication they can get.
Which brings me to my question, why hobble the lubrication by only using mineral based pre mix's and crutching it with high oil mix ratios? Why not just start out with a better synthetic oil and mix it at 24:1 or 32:1 ?
I have been an engine builder for over 60 yr's. And I know how critical start up and initial run in lubrication is. So why not use the best available? rather than hope for the best
I personally have used full synthetic in all new engines since the early 1970's and never had a problem with rings seating, bearing failures, or piston seizing.
So, is the higher mix ratio of a lesser oil just something that applies to the Chinese 2 stroke motors?
Thanks
Exactly right.Oil is cheap insurance. Why cheap out?
When I brought up using the best oil available, the general reply was that it's not good for break in with these motors. They need high ratios of cheap oil.
Wait a minute.
Oil is cheap insurance. Why cheap out?
Exactly right.
When we were talking to you it was about breakiin oil and then using synthetics AFTER breakin...We were NOT talking about high or low QUALITY of oil in these postings your pointing at.When I brought up using the best oil available, the general reply was that it's not good for break in with these motors. They need high ratios of cheap oil.
How does that fit in with "Why Cheap Out" & "Exactly Right" ?
Finally, I'm not the target of Uncle Damien's wrath lolReading is fundamental
I've never been wrathful with ya Gordy...lol.Finally, I'm not the target of Uncle Damien's wrath lol