diffrence between motor cycle fuel mix and outboard ????

[madxbri]

ok all i have heard about not to use 2 stroke motor cycle mix in an outboard but ??<br /><br />can you use outboard oil mix in a 2 stroke motor cycle <br /><br />ie i have an outboard 50/1 fuel mix with proper outboard fuel mix water cooled <br /><br />and a motor cycle 50/1 normal mix is 50/1 and is air cooled <br /><br />can i use the same mix in my outboard to run my bike ie left over fuel from my outboard <br /><br />if not anyone know why not ????<br />thanks all

 

[Forktail]

Re: diffrence between motor cycle fuel mix and outboard ????

Most outboards are liquid cooled and require an oil that is NMMA TC-W3 rated. These oils will be formulated with a lower flash point than oils for air-cooled engines because they have cooler combustion temperatures than air cooled engines. <br /><br />Using a TC-W3 oil in an air cooled engine can result in excessive carbonization and eventual ring sticking. Likewise, using an air-cooled oil in a liquid cooled engine can also cause deposits.<br /><br />There may be some oils that claim they are both TC-W3 rated and can be used in air cool engines. But be careful, and make sure the oil is actually certified as a TC-W3 oil, and not just claimed by the manufacture of the oil to meet the TC-W3 spec.<br /><br />Best thing is to use an oil type that the manufacturer specifically recommends for each engine. You can find that in the owner's manual.

 

[Terry H]

Re: diffrence between motor cycle fuel mix and outboard ????

Righton Forktail...

 

[JB]

Re: diffrence between motor cycle fuel mix and outboard ????

I wish I had known that before I destroyed a Poulan chain saw by using TC-W3. <br /><br />That was a lesson I will never forget.

 

[LubeDude]

Re: diffrence between motor cycle fuel mix and outboard ????

Couldnt have said it better myself.

 

[gss036]

Re: diffrence between motor cycle fuel mix and outboard ????

My owners manual for my Husky 359 plainly says "DO NOT USE TCW OIL" in this chain saw. Doesn't go into the why not, but above makes it pretty clear.

 

[madxbri]

Re: diffrence between motor cycle fuel mix and outboard ????

no probs you lot thanks it just saves me knackering my bike just had to ask to make sure <br />i wont be using the same fuel then <br />thanks all