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Default 2-cycle oil mix ratio question.

On Mar 11, 10:13 am, wrote:

Using premium gas in all your tools won't hurt anything, and there is
no such thing as too much oil. One mix, 25:1, 93 octane. Done.


Too much oil causes lower operating temps which
in turn causes excessive carbon buildup, premature wear, and plug
fouling.


1. 2-stroke oil burns hotter than fuel (according to Dirt Bike
Magazine - and they know more about 2-strokes than anybody here).
More oil = more heat.

2. More oil = less fuel = lean burn = more heat.

Double whammy.

25:1 in an engine jetted for 100:1 will kill it.