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Old 06-04-2011, 07:33 AM
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120-150ml for commuting, ~250ml or more if you're going to be tracking the car.
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I have been using 6oz Idemitsu though it hasn't had a noticeable effect on my degrading compression.
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Old 06-04-2011, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by viprez586
120-150ml for commuting, ~250ml or more if you're going to be tracking the car.
Not barely sufficient... 120ml is barely 4oz, i'd go with 8 or more at least for daily driving. Still not a lot for a 50lt fillup.
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I have been using 6oz Idemitsu though it hasn't had a noticeable effect on my degrading compression.
Yeah, premix helps but doesn't solve the center wear issues if you don't start it immediately and consistently
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I use 8oz of Idemitsu per tank. Daily driving.
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Found a good Jaso FC full synthetic for $15.00 a gallon



This should be good stuff, and I noticed on their data sheet that they give the same product # and specs to the Snowmobile oil, too.

This kind of marketing is reasuring for the OCD guys that want magic in their fuel.
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Have been using Lucas semi-synthetic 2 cycle oil but only just started premixing and the engine seems be running smoother. 4oz/fillup

On the bottle it advertises an "exclusive additive" (whatever that means..prolly just a sales gimmick) that burns clean and helps plugs and rings last longer. Smokeless/low ash, reduces carbon build-up, meets ISO GD, JASO FC & FD, and exceeds API TC.

Was the only good 2 stroke oil available nearby without the TCW3 rating.
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Protek from Pettit is only $50 a gallon. Thats cheap in my area.
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Idemitsu 8oz to full tank
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^^ that's a lot of pre-mix
do you notice extra smoke from the exhaust?

I do 3-4 oz. per full tank.


full disclaimer: I also do have the OMP settings turned up via the AP
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
^^ that's a lot of pre-mix
do you notice extra smoke from the exhaust?

I do 3-4 oz. per full tank.


full disclaimer: I also do have the OMP settings turned up via the AP
I'm running the same. Idemitsu 8 oz per tank. Although no OMP.
No smoke of course. Now is this good, bad, or otherwise . All i can say is seems no different for power or startup in the 2.5 yrs its been "gone".
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Premix a reman engine?
I plan to premix idemitsu but just got reman engine installed. Do I wait for a break-in period or start using it right away?
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Old 07-16-2012, 04:16 PM
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Right away.
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Right away.
I don't even know if there IS a break-in on remanufactured. The dealer said to just drive it like I stole it....sooooooo....

I was leaning towards premixing now too.
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SOHN Adapter not AP controlled yet. I use MMO (Marvel mystery oil) or Lucas 2 cycle oil (the blue one) idematsu if I feel like ballin out.
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Lucas Semi-Synth 2-Stroke. It's around 3oz.

One bottle every tank.
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6 oz of Idemitsu here on my reman every fill up for 12K. No issues so far.
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Originally Posted by comebackqid
SOHN Adapter not AP controlled yet. I use MMO (Marvel mystery oil) or Lucas 2 cycle oil (the blue one) idematsu if I feel like ballin out.
Why would you use a solvent like MMO to premix? As a cleaner every once in a while... maybe. As a daily premix hell no.
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its in the title
Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
The huge premix thread is too big. I don't wanna talk about whether or not premix is necessary or not, just tell me what brand you use and where you buy it. Thanks.

Prices:

Redline: $6.95 for 16oz / .43 a oz
Amsoil Saber Pro: $9.85/qt / .30 a oz
Protek R: $3.00/4oz (on back order) / .75 a oz
Idemitsu: $6.09/qt / .19 a oz
Silkolene Comp 2 Plus $15.19/ltr / .44 a oz
Marvel Mystery Oil $4.49/qt / .14 a oz
Quicksilver Premium 2 Cycle $26.70/Gal / .20 a oz
Quicksilver Premium Plus 2-Cycle TC-W3 Oil $28.46/Gal / .22 a oz
PENNZOIL MARINE® PREMIUM PLUS OUTBOARD TWO-CYCLE OIL $44.29 for 3 Gal / .11 a oz
Am I doing something wrong? haven't notice any ill effects.
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Premix is used to lubricate, a solvent-rich lubricant may not be the best option for that purpose. That's pretty much it. Since there are dozens of proper 2 stroke oils I wouldn't take any chances with products whose use is unclear.
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
^^ that's a lot of pre-mix
do you notice extra smoke from the exhaust?

I do 3-4 oz. per full tank.


full disclaimer: I also do have the OMP settings turned up via the AP
No smoke , using it for a year now no issues and omp at stock settings.
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understood!
Originally Posted by bse50
Premix is used to lubricate, a solvent-rich lubricant may not be the best option for that purpose. That's pretty much it. Since there are dozens of proper 2 stroke oils I wouldn't take any chances with products whose use is unclear.
Roger that!
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Been using Castrol 2T lately. It's almost identical to the blue Lucas stuff but way cheaper.

Used to use Idemitsu until I ran out of the case that I had.
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where did you get that castrol 2T stuff? who carries it I went o'rielly's this morning they don't have it so I just got the blue lucas stuff.
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