mixing 2 types of 2 stroke oil?

[HandsomeRyan]

I clicked this thread thinking it would be a question about mixing different oil to fuel ratios of 2-stroke gas. I was all excited thinking I could answer you._x000D_
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Unfortunately I do not have any idea about the answer to your actual question. Personally, I

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[twiggy]

I switch between syn and non-synth 2 stroke oil all the time depending on whats available I do end up mixing when I add new gas to a partly filled gas tank containing the older stuff and I’ve never had an issue. They both dissolve in the gas anyways.

[allen42b]

You can mix synthetic and non-synth with no problems. basically you’re making a synth-blend, but for a cheaper price i’m sure. just don’t mix regular 2 stroke with marine 2 stroke or something like that. They have very different formulas.

[outdoorsman310]

yes it is for the dirt bike in my picture. i wanted to save money and

[twiggy]

[quote]Quoted From allen42b: _x000D_
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You can mix synthetic and non-synth with no problems. basically you’re making a synth-blend, but for a cheaper price i’m sure. just don’t mix regular 2 stroke with marine 2 stroke or something like that. They have v

[outdoorsman310]

how about snow mobile oil in not snowmobiles?

[HandsomeRyan]

Quoted From twiggy02919:I have used leftover outboard motor oil in my 2 stroke lawn equipment and even in my 4 stroke lawn tractor with no ill effects.

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Using oil mixed with gas to run 4-stroke lawn and garden equipment is likely t

[outdoorsman310]

that will cause excess carbon and the engine is not designed for it but the piston would get a hole before a valve. i am not sure but i guess it could warp a valve

[twiggy]

Thanks for the info guys. Good to know because I don’t want to damage my tractor. Luckily I haven’t run much 2 stroke gas through it.

[outdoorsman310]

i wouldn’t worry about running a small amount through it. i will update with how they mix at some point in time.

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