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Is lucus upper cylinder luburcant/ injector cleaner safe?

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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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Reciprocating engines generally don't burn their lubricating oil, let alone purposely inject it into the combustion chamber. Just something for all you mad scientists to consider ....
are you implying to not premix?
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by C-PHLAT
are you implying to not premix?

Pre-mix is an entirely different subject. I wouldn't recommend pre-mixing with a product that wasn't intended to be burned in the combustion chamber. Using the same product in your engine oil with the MOP feeding from the oil pan is essentially the same thing.
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
Pre-mix is an entirely different subject. I wouldn't recommend pre-mixing with a product that wasn't intended to be burned in the combustion chamber. Using the same product in your engine oil with the MOP feeding from the oil pan is essentially the same thing.
So roughly 4oz of either UCL or low ash 2-stroke oil per tank is... harmful, helpful, or doesn't matter?
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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if you go to fuel-tester.org you can check to see just what is safe for engines. some of them are nothing more than an alcohol based fuel attitive which a lot of fuel stations now do for you already. The real additive that you want is zinc (Zinc DialkylDithioPhosphate). Its what they removed from fuel when cats came into play. Zinc burns up catalytic convertors but is just a wonderful engine system cleaner.

http://www.enginebuildermag.com/Arti..._got_zinc.aspx

do yourself a favor and do some reading up on whats in each cleaner before you use it. also check on the www.fuel-tester.org site to see which additives are just alcohol, and which ones truely help your engine.
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 10:16 AM
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Going to try the lucas. Can we just say yes or no not argue. Is this safe to run . Is it even reccomended. Im not premixing in alberta we have 94 -96 octane.
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by C9H13N03
Going to try the lucas. Can we just say yes or no not argue. Is this safe to run . Is it even reccomended. Im not premixing in alberta we have 94 -96 octane.

You bumped this thread just to post that?
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
You bumped this thread just to post that?
Did u seriouly just post that as a reply lol. Im assuming bump means notify? Your answer is useless . A reputable member answered in a PM. Thanks anyways!
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 10:48 AM
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Good to know there are still some reputable members out there.
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by C9H13N03
Did u seriouly just post that as a reply lol. Im assuming bump means notify? Your answer is useless . A reputable member answered in a PM. Thanks anyways!

You're welcome
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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
You're welcome
you know what these forms are designed for people to ask questions

Thx for your help and keeping it professional.

Mod Edit: Keep it clean
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Old Feb 21, 2016 | 01:45 AM
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Sooooo what did he say? Is it safe?
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Old Feb 21, 2016 | 10:34 AM
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UCL is not premix and was not designed to be burned in the combustion process. And it may gum up the fuel pump sock (see my pic above). All this has been discussed already but apparently reading and searching is tough for some.
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