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Just wondering if there is any issue running Redline synthetic racing oil in this thing. Run it in my kids dirtbike and it's highly regarded in 2-stroke MC. Have a couple gallons of it and would rather not have to buy a different oil just for the truck.
 
ice is right, avoid it for brake in. its hard to get the rings to seat in. i use the redline in everything 2 stroke here. r-c, weed eater, chain saws, bikes. if this stuff sets mixed and unused for a while, the red color seems to fade away, i noted this when i drained the carb bowl on a dirt bike that sat for about 2 months. yea, i know your supposed to drain the bowls when they set--- just never got around to it--
 
Thanks, do you guys follow the crazy excessive breakin recommendations in the manual? Seems like a lot for breakin. I ran two tanks of Echo oil through it at 20:1 taking it easy. Third tank went to the Redline at 25:1 and am now at 30:1 and it's running good. Very little smoke with the Redline once it gets up to temp.
 
You should be good to put the hammer down now... The break in method they suggest is overkill.. There is a sticky on introduce yourself from the fellas at OBR.
 
The method in the manual is not only overkill, it's actually impossible. It tells you to drive around at 5000rpm but the clutch only engages at 6000rpm...
 
all should know this-- when you run less oil than usual in your mix, the engines going to run leaner. gotta richen up the fuel screws.
 
what ratio do you guys use with redline? 32:1 seems rich on the oil if you ask me but I'm no expert
 
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dude? not one person thats ever posted here is a expert. me either. just being real. If you want to use the redline- go for it. its my oil of choice. If you are new to these little engines-- run 24 to 1. as you learn the effects of temp changes- moistures effects on these engines- have it down to a art-- hell, go ahead and lean out the gas oil mix. less oil equils more gas-- so, it will make the engine run richer. just be careful. In real life conditions on these cars, MOST users are in confined areas, not really wide open throttle for long anyways-- about 30 seconds where i live-- distance of a football field. d.b.
 
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alfred e numan said:
dude? not one person thats ever posted here is a expert. me either. just being real. If you want to use the redline- go for it. its my oil of choice. If you are new to these little engines-- run 24 to 1. as you learn the effects of temp changes- moistures effects on these engines- have it down to a art-- hell, go ahead and lean out the gas oil mix. less oil equils more gas-- so, it will make the engine run richer. just be careful. In real life conditions on these cars, MOST users are in confined areas, not really wide open throttle for long anyways-- about 30 seconds where i live-- distance of a football field. d.b.
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Ive been reading a lot of reply's and you are the most correct. I am a certified powersports tech and been tuning and modifying two strokes for over 20 years and can say that you seem to have a good understanding of the different affects on tuning for a two-smoke. I am new to this site but if anyone needs motor help let me know.
 
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welcome to the site. you did see the mistake i told everyone a few posts back--- about the effects of assorted gas oil ratios-- i will correct myself. at the same fuel screw settings-- a 40 to 1 ratio will cause a engine to run richer than a 24 to 1 ratio.
 
alfred e numan said:
welcome to the site. you did see the mistake i told everyone a few posts back--- about the effects of assorted gas oil ratios-- i will correct myself. at the same fuel screw settings-- a 40 to 1 ratio will cause a engine to run richer than a 24 to 1 ratio.
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Yes Sir! Lol
 
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