Adding 2 stroke synthetic?

[95Strokeee]

I heard adding 8 ounces of 2 stroke synthetic oil to a full tank of fuel is excellent for the injectors and pump because the fuel is low sulfur making it dry. I know that sulfur additives work just fine, but 2 stroke oil is a little cheaper and i heard it works the same. Any thoughts on this?

[Schnot]

Never tried it myself but I've heard that it really quiets the motor down.


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[JD3020]

Its not the sulfur that is the issue, its how they take it out of the fuel.

But yes, 2-stroke oil is fine. I used to run a good bit of it, but quit. Noticed about a 1mpg gain when on it and the engine was quieter/smoother.

[95Strokeee]

Originally Posted by JD3020

Its not the sulfur that is the issue, its how they take it out of the fuel.

But yes, 2-stroke oil is fine. I used to run a good bit of it, but quit. Noticed about a 1mpg gain when on it and the engine was quieter/smoother.

Why'd you quit using it?

Did it affect the engine after you stopped using it? I figured if the engine was used to it, it would act more negative than it did before you added the oil


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[JD3020]

Originally Posted by 95Strokeee

Why'd you quit using it?

Did it affect the engine after you stopped using it? I figured if the engine was used to it, it would act more negative than it did before you added the oil


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IDK really. I bought a couple gallons cheap at one time, and once i burnt it all up i just never bought anymore.

And the engine doesn't get used to it or anything like that. Hell, it doesn't care what you put in the tank for the most part.

[williamc51]

Yea its good i used to run 8 oz a fill up and every few thousand i would add a quart of transmission fluid to the mix helps out alot with maintaining the injectors the 2 stroke oil keeps the o-rings from getting dry and the tranny fluid is a good clean

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[backwoodsboy]

I run 1oz per gallon, even when using red diesel on the farm. Truck seems to like it, and I can get it for next to nothing. Haven't noticed any mpg gain, but the injectors are noticably quieter.

[JD3020]

Originally Posted by backwoodsboy

I run 1oz per gallon, even when using red diesel on the farm. Truck seems to like it, and I can get it for next to nothing. Haven't noticed any mpg gain, but the injectors are noticably quieter.

Farm fuel is just dyed road fuel, same stuff.

[backwoodsboy]

Originally Posted by JD3020

Farm fuel is just dyed road fuel, same stuff.

We've got the good stuff. Boss purchased 1200 gallons in 2009 prior to the 15ppm regulation on non-hwy fuel, and the tanks haven't been filled since due to financial reasons and a partial shutdown.

[JD3020]

Originally Posted by backwoodsboy

We've got the good stuff. Boss purchased 1200 gallons in 2009 prior to the 15ppm regulation on non-hwy fuel, and the tanks haven't been filled since due to financial reasons and a partial shutdown.

No issues with 3 year old fuel sitting?