Question about premix
07-16-2018, 02:42 AM
#1
Question about premix
Hey guys, newbie here! sorry I didn’t mean to create yet another thread about premix but I couldn’t find an answer to the question i have
okay so I’m a student right, so fuel costs are kinda a big deal. Is it even remotely worth while only premixing lets say every 5th tank or so? I cant afford to premix every tank and i road rip a lot so yea
thanks in advance!
okay so I’m a student right, so fuel costs are kinda a big deal. Is it even remotely worth while only premixing lets say every 5th tank or so? I cant afford to premix every tank and i road rip a lot so yea
thanks in advance!
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Jedi54 (07-16-2018)
07-17-2018, 12:07 AM
#6
I’ve liked the car ever since I was a kid and I got it for a really good price, I know I’m gonna struggle with costs for a bit but that’s Okay, when I’m out of school it won’t be as much of a problem. I just wanna know if adding premix every few tanks is actually worth something to burn the carbon build up off or if it’s a waste of time
07-17-2018, 12:32 AM
#7
Smoking turbo yay
dude here In South Africa it’s about a dollar and a bit for one litre of petrol
I’ve liked the car ever since I was a kid and I got it for a really good price, I know I’m gonna struggle with costs for a bit but that’s Okay, when I’m out of school it won’t be as much of a problem. I just wanna know if adding premix every few tanks is actually worth something to burn the carbon build up off or if it’s a waste of time
And to answer your question, I'd personally say no then. Either you do it every tank, or you don't do it.
And no, the premix isn't there to burn off the carbon. It's there to (at least theoretically) help with the lubrication of the seals.
And I hope you at least have some reserve cash for a new set of coils and/or spark plugs. Skip the maintenance on this car and it will leave you stranded, fast.
Or failed apex seals due to the inadequate oil injection rate on S1...
Or clogged cats...
Okay you know the punchline.
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mtb1102 (07-17-2018)
07-17-2018, 03:18 AM
#8
So basically the same gas price as British Columbia, Canada. Nothing to see here.
And to answer your question, I'd personally say no then. Either you do it every tank, or you don't do it.
And no, the premix isn't there to burn off the carbon. It's there to (at least theoretically) help with the lubrication of the seals.
And I hope you at least have some reserve cash for a new set of coils and/or spark plugs. Skip the maintenance on this car and it will leave you stranded, fast.
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And to answer your question, I'd personally say no then. Either you do it every tank, or you don't do it.
And no, the premix isn't there to burn off the carbon. It's there to (at least theoretically) help with the lubrication of the seals.
And I hope you at least have some reserve cash for a new set of coils and/or spark plugs. Skip the maintenance on this car and it will leave you stranded, fast.
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yea i have reserve cash, just really expensive to get premix here about R100 or like $6-7 for 750ml so yea 😂
anyway thanks for the help guys,i Appreciate it!
07-17-2018, 01:25 PM
#10
Smoking turbo yay
I mean, I pay CAN$240 for a case of Idemitsu Premix, but it takes me more than a year to go through them. You don't need that much, 1/2 ounce of premix per gallon of gas(or 4mL of premix per L of gas)is recommended for street use for those of us who run it.
07-17-2018, 08:27 PM
#11
Water Foul
Once every fifth tank will not do anything useful. Be more concerned about your ignition / cat health. Failures in those areas will kill your engine much more quickly than seal wear.
07-17-2018, 10:01 PM
#12
Try and see if you can buy a case of 12 or some other higher quantity. They may give you a bulk pricing, and it's not like these things expire quickly. If you don't want them anymore, sell them to someone running a 2-cycle engine.
I mean, I pay CAN$240 for a case of Idemitsu Premix, but it takes me more than a year to go through them. You don't need that much, 1/2 ounce of premix per gallon of gas(or 4mL of premix per L of gas)is recommended for street use for those of us who run it.
I mean, I pay CAN$240 for a case of Idemitsu Premix, but it takes me more than a year to go through them. You don't need that much, 1/2 ounce of premix per gallon of gas(or 4mL of premix per L of gas)is recommended for street use for those of us who run it.
07-17-2018, 10:38 PM
#13
Smoking turbo yay
They also ship pretty fast. Gets here in a day.
07-18-2018, 07:09 AM
#14
Water Foul
Also remember it does't have to be Idemitsu. Any JASO FC or FD two cycle oil will do the job. I use Lucas and buy it four gallons at a time. It costs me about $110 per year.
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