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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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Just add oil before filling up.
200\220g per fill up is enough.
Old Nov 10, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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Awesome! What's the best kind of premix to use that I could find at my local autozone or o'reileys?
Old Nov 10, 2012 | 02:01 PM
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doh! I just had mine accessible and missed an opportunity to clean them! I have started premixing though.. 7oz idemitsu per fill up.
Old Nov 10, 2012 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 1RadRotary
Awesome! What's the best kind of premix to use that I could find at my local autozone or o'reileys?
Mighty Premix Oils list These are the ones I tested in an unorthodox way for a wankel. You still get an idea. Since I live across the pond i'm not sure about the brands available there and the models\types available for said brands.

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doh! I just had mine accessible and missed an opportunity to clean them! I have started premixing though.. 7oz idemitsu per fill up.
I bought an ultrasonic cleaner for **** and giggles with a friend of mine. 6L capacity...
Now we are making a 20L one to clean whole engines...
Screw cleaning the conventional way, it's a breeze!
Old Nov 11, 2012 | 08:39 PM
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2 cycle conventional

I just started using 2 cycle conventional motor oil in my RX-8, 1ounce for every gallon of fuel.
The engine runs smoother almost immiadetly and idling is so much calmer.
Old Nov 11, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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1 ounce for every gallon is a bit aggressive...
Old Nov 12, 2012 | 12:48 AM
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If that premix rates fix your idle and the car runs better it's time for a new engine.
Old Nov 12, 2012 | 01:00 AM
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I just premix at 300ml a tank so thats a 200:1 ratio

seems fine to me yo
Old Nov 12, 2012 | 07:13 AM
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paimon.soror i red your post.
What is a good amount of oil per tank?


sliding8 i red yours too.
nothing was wrong with the idle, things got a little smoother.
Car has 26,000miles on it, new engine would not be a good news.
Old Nov 12, 2012 | 07:55 AM
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i mix ~8oz per fill up. idmitsu
Old Nov 12, 2012 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Rosen K Valchev
paimon.soror i red your post.
What is a good amount of oil per tank?


sliding8 i red yours too.
nothing was wrong with the idle, things got a little smoother.
Car has 26,000miles on it, new engine would not be a good news.
How long have you been premixing at that rate? If you have been premixing like that for a few months, it would be interesting to see what your plugs look like. It would be a good indicator if you are using too much premix.

I can't speak from any proven experience, but sticking to 6-8oz per fill up has been working fine for me.
Old Nov 13, 2012 | 04:33 AM
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As for me I premix 8oz then 6oz then 4oz and then back 8-6-4....For hill/track I use 10oz....(Torco RCL mix with MMO)

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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by paimon.soror
How long have you been premixing at that rate? If you have been premixing like that for a few months, it would be interesting to see what your plugs look like. It would be a good indicator if you are using too much premix.

I can't speak from any proven experience, but sticking to 6-8oz per fill up has been working fine for me.
Renesis 231 HP 2008
Picture of my sparkplugs after 12.500 mls Premix 1:120 plus active OMP plus Woorrmser-Adapter 2mm. (Narrowing adapter in vac. line increasing OMP supply with approx. 60%)



Picture of location Woorrmser-Adapter


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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 01:20 PM
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Awesome! What's the best kind of premix to use that I could find at my local autozone or o'reileys?
At o'reillys you should look for this Lucas Semi Synthetic 2-CYCLE Oil : Lucas Oil it works well and has the proper certifications.
Old Nov 13, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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50/50 cheap walmart 2 stroke and MMO. About 8oz per tank. Smells nice too.
Old Dec 1, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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I do .5oz per 1 gallon... plus an extra .5oz on top of it on first fill up of my cycle.. next fill up I just do .5oz per 1gal as recommended by idemitsu... then on third fill up I run 1/4 tank of gas down before premixing then fill up again and start the process over again.
Old Jan 9, 2013 | 03:51 PM
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Anyone used

Castrol Super Snowmobile Oil (Premix)


Its only think i can find in Baltimore, MD local pick up.

YAY or NAY?
Old Jan 9, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by xAgyex
Anyone used

Castrol Super Snowmobile Oil (Premix)


Its only think i can find in Baltimore, MD local pick up.

YAY or NAY?
Haven't used it, but its probably at least a FC approved oil since it's meant to be used in snow mobiles. If it is, I don't see any reason why not to use it. M

Most guys here lean towards other brands. But really as long as you're using a FC, FD, ISO approved pre mix oil you're good...
Old Jan 9, 2013 | 10:40 PM
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Thanks, thats all I needed to hear. I will start of with 2oz for entire fill up.
Old Jan 10, 2013 | 04:41 AM
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That oil is TCW3... 2oz isn't going to do ****. Anything less than 5oz in a full tank is pointless.
Old Jan 10, 2013 | 06:30 AM
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Is this bad as well or ok?

Old Jan 10, 2013 | 06:31 AM
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I'd go for a full synthetic premix. It burns better.
Old Jan 10, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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just finished my Motul 710 and switching to Saber pro for my next fill up.

Jaso FD or nothing for me!
Old Jan 10, 2013 | 08:37 AM
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last year the gf got me a case of idemitsu for xmas, this year she got me a case of saber pro. im a happy camper
Old Jan 10, 2013 | 11:04 AM
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This stuff????



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