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mod11 Wed, July 21st, 2010 08:47 PM

Snake oil?
 
Been reading a post on another site bout 2 stroke oil in your fuel for lubricating pumps,injectors and such.Without starting a huge contriversy,what do you think.Maybe Cleatus could call the inj rebuilders they use to make sure their warranty will hold up if used.I don't see a prob with it at all,just my opinion.Sleds,bikes whatever run extreme rpms at 40/50 to 1 mixes.Worst case your deisel will "smoke".:hmmm:

Longshot270 Wed, July 21st, 2010 11:19 PM

I've also heard about it being used as a lube and a smoking agent. I'm curious about the opinions of it too.

907DAVE Wed, July 21st, 2010 11:49 PM

Just about everyone that I talk to up here runs 2-stroke in there diesels. Most people use Yamalube (Yamaha's brand) and swear by it. They all say they get better MPG's and the engine runs smoother and quieter.

I personally have not tried running any yet, the only thing I have run is ATF with similar results. Of course during the summer months my pickup runs on a special blend of SVO so I dont think any more oil is needed.:D

hayjayhorses Thu, July 22nd, 2010 12:38 AM

my dad is anal about MPG last year I gave him a 1 gallon jug of Walmart 2 stoke he ran it about 265:1 ratio (just like he ran Lucas). With Lucas he got almost 10% better fuel mileage and a little better than 10% with the 2 stroke oil and the 2stroke is 9 bucks a gallon vs. Lucas at $22 ish.
This is in his '99 F450


I run it off and on in every thing, my Russian made Ledda 35 (basically a Belarus 310) , 35hp air cooler 2 cylinder diesel, likes the two stroke, I think it make a huge difference, especially when running pump fuel, the same results with my 1750 Case uniloader

my mechanical Cat 3116 did like 15% better on 2 stoke an made a little more boost

also have an '86 6.9 that had more git up and go with 2 stroke.

WD40 Thu, July 22nd, 2010 02:39 AM

I try to use it when pulling the fifthwheel, seams to help a little.:woot:

Doug

mod11 Thu, July 22nd, 2010 07:39 AM

The other thread I read at Deisel bombers was about the same,just worried bout the warranty on my new injectors.I'm sure Cory or Bill will find out and chime in.

KT Performance Tue, August 17th, 2010 10:59 AM

I run 2 stroke in my truck. You just need to make sure it is ash-less. It will say on the back if it is.

Kenny

epowers777 Tue, August 17th, 2010 08:32 PM

Ashlesss is marine 2 stroke. I run the 2 stroke from Walmart. Make sure its marine. 1 oz per gallon.
I am a locomotive mechanic and the diesel eats up our investors and pumps. We change them all the time bad or good.

DoneDunIt Wed, August 18th, 2010 11:32 AM

I have not tried the 2 Stroke Oil as of yet. I have used the Ford Cetane Booster and found it helps some with throttle response and the seat of the pants dyno.

I recently tried the Red Line Diesel Fuel Catalyst and it has a better feel than the Ford Booster. I had some in and was low on fuel and added only $10 at $2.89 and I could tell it was not performing as well. Filled it up with 1/2 a bottle and it was back to the Wow factor.

Runs about $7 to $9 depending where you can find it. My local O'Reilly Auto Parts.

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