Off Topic But a Good FYI : 2 Stroke
#1
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Off Topic But a Good FYI : 2 Stroke
CT (and Stihl) are selling premixed fuel for 2 stroke engines
40:1 and 50:1
For gas trimmers, chainsaws, etc
I thought this was brilliant.
No more stupid mixing
Good for 2 years after the can is opened.
Anyway.... I thought this was a really convenient option and pretty good FYI for Y'all
https://m.canadiantire.ca/products/search?query=trufuel
40:1 and 50:1
For gas trimmers, chainsaws, etc
I thought this was brilliant.
No more stupid mixing
Good for 2 years after the can is opened.
Anyway.... I thought this was a really convenient option and pretty good FYI for Y'all
https://m.canadiantire.ca/products/search?query=trufuel
#2
Team Owner
I hate mixing that stuff. I keep a syringe in my garage so I can do it but its still a pain. I actually didn't bother refilling my trimmer in the fall as I just couldn't be bothered.
#3
Drifting
I've used it for a few years now. They make both fuel for 2 stroke and 4 stroke small engines. Best part is absolutely no ethanol!
#4
Burning Brakes
I go through a lot of fuel with my Stihl chainsaw. The premixed is convenient but expensive. Stihl sells mini oils - dump the full container into a 5 litre Jerry can and that’s it.
#5
Drifting
I don't mind mixing small amounts of 2 stroke. I use the Stihl oil currently, and only mix about 750mL at a time... Enough for 3 fills of my homeowner grade stihl equipment. I use a small disposable medicine cup to measure the oil, and a 1L measuring cup from Walmart to measure the gas.
I store it in a small aluminum MSR bottle. I use stabilized 91 octane from Cdn Tire as the base. I usually use the fuel up within 6 months.
I only use about 2L of premix per year. At this rate, I'll have a 20 yr supply of 2 stroke oil...
I store it in a small aluminum MSR bottle. I use stabilized 91 octane from Cdn Tire as the base. I usually use the fuel up within 6 months.
I only use about 2L of premix per year. At this rate, I'll have a 20 yr supply of 2 stroke oil...
#6
Drifting
search for no spill jill on youtube.
Best gas cans ever for small equipment. My 11 yr old started a lawnmowing business with a push mower. Perfect for filling tanks on small engines. I found a 2.5 gallon one on amazon.ca
Best gas cans ever for small equipment. My 11 yr old started a lawnmowing business with a push mower. Perfect for filling tanks on small engines. I found a 2.5 gallon one on amazon.ca
#7
Rennlist Member
+1 it's about as easy as it gets. Just have to remember to use ethanol free 91 fuel.
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#8
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by JimV8
+1 it's about as easy as it gets. Just have to remember to use ethanol free 91 fuel.
#10
Captain Obvious
Super User
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I just eyeball the 2 stroke mix. If there isn't enough smoke, I add a little. If there is too much, I laugh and enjoy to fog show until the tank empties a little and then add some gas. I use regular engine oil. This is a leftover way of doing things from the Easternblock era!
#11
Team Owner
I just eyeball the 2 stroke mix. If there isn't enough smoke, I add a little. If there is too much, I laugh and enjoy to fog show until the tank empties a little and then add some gas. I use regular engine oil. This is a leftover way of doing things from the Easternblock era!
#12
Race Car
I just eyeball the 2 stroke mix. If there isn't enough smoke, I add a little. If there is too much, I laugh and enjoy to fog show until the tank empties a little and then add some gas. I use regular engine oil. This is a leftover way of doing things from the Easternblock era!
#13
At home, all the gardening equipment is electric. I don’t want the hassle of gas. All my equipment at the cottage including trimmer, blower, lawn tractor, chainsaw etc. Is gas.
i always have gas on hand for the boats and atv’s. I just use outboard oil and mix as needed. I always have 20 or 30 gallons of gas around. Only started using premium this year. Never a problem. I just use 40 to 1 regardless of what the 2 strokes call for. Last weed wachker ideas after 16 years.
i always have gas on hand for the boats and atv’s. I just use outboard oil and mix as needed. I always have 20 or 30 gallons of gas around. Only started using premium this year. Never a problem. I just use 40 to 1 regardless of what the 2 strokes call for. Last weed wachker ideas after 16 years.
#14
Drifting
I'm a two stroke mix guy April to October. Burn almost 20 litres in the spring of mix. While the premix can is a great idea, it's too expensive for my taste.
I use this handy measurer. Blower/saw/wipper/9hp outboard are all 50:1, lawn boy is 32:1. Mix with premium only. Toss any unfinished mix in the chevy at the end of the season. 2-3 liters into 120 liter tank has no effect.
993c4_Toronto- If you are using the Stihl mix oil, it will most likely also have fuel stabilizer in it. An added bonus.
#15
Race Car
Ya I've had my Stihl stuff for years with no problems. I really hate when the rechargeable batteries need to be replaced on my drill never mind if I had to throw out good working lawn equipment because the battery was more than it was worth.