2-cycle Oils - Recommended List

WorkhorseDiesel · 01-17-2007, 02:49 AM

Alright, I made the 2-cycle Oils list into an image file and you can copy it from there if you want the latest version. You can find the list by clicking the link.

Recommended list - Updated (1/17/07)

Hope this helps.
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CTD610 · 01-17-2007, 05:35 PM

Thanks!! :thumbsup This should clear some things up.......

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***sewerdog*** · 01-25-2007, 02:39 PM

if i just pour the oil in my tank will it mix up ok? or do l need to mix it up first? thanks

Hoss50 · 01-25-2007, 10:20 PM

Pour it in at the gas station right before you fill your tank. Then the filling of the fuel will mix it up.

Harley

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bway1341 · 01-25-2007, 10:30 PM

Look at there i was useing the good stuff and did not even know it thanks for the info.

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Hoss50 · 01-27-2007, 01:38 AM

I am using Valvoline 2 stroke. It is any good to use? Usually Valvoline makes good oil but I might as well ask since I didn't see it on your list.

Harley

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WorkhorseDiesel · 01-30-2007, 01:06 AM

The Valvoline 2-cycle is a bit more solvent-based mix than the ones on the list. It should be ok to use if that's all you can get, but if you can get any of the ones on the list, they have the most actual lubricating oil-per-volume. In a quart, you'll get around 80% lubricating oil. With the Valvoline, you're looking at around 28-38% lubricating oil, around the same percentage of light solvent, and the rest is mixing agents and additives. If it's possible, I'd suggest you get something more along the lines of those on the list or at least the Outboard/Marine versions of any of those. Even those, as long as they are TCW-3 rated, will be better for lubrication (because of the oil content) than the Valvoline branded oils. Hope this helps.
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diesel&coffee · 02-09-2007, 03:05 AM

how much do you use per tank?? one quart or half?? I have been using 30 wt non deg. oil..

***cap-j*** · 02-09-2007, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by diesel&coffee

how much do you use per tank?? one quart or half?? I have been using 30 wt non deg. oil..

As a general rule add 1 ounce 2 cycle oil per 1 gallon of fuel added to tank.

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mikebrsa · 02-12-2007, 12:30 AM

I am pretty new to dielsel and was wondering why you put 2 stroke oil in your tank I have an 04.5 cummins will it help my engine any

TEX · 02-12-2007, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mikebrsa

I am pretty new to dielsel and was wondering why you put 2 stroke oil in your tank I have an 04.5 cummins will it help my engine any

read the thread "first time with 2-stroke....." it will answer ALL of your questions.

in short the ULSD (ultra low sulfer diesel) dosnt have as much lube in it as the old LSD so the 2 cycle oil helps put some back.

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TEX · 02-12-2007, 12:37 AM

i noticed that the wal mart universal was on the list but not the reg wal mart TCW3 2 cycle. at my local wal mart the universal only comes in a very small about 8-10 oz bottle. the TCW3 comes in a 16 oz bottle. i noticed that the universal did not say ashless on it but the TCW3 did. can you help me out on this????????????????

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01-17-2007, 02:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
WorkhorseDiesel Tech Specialist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Southwest, TX Posts: 771 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts WorkhorseDiesel's Truck Pics	2-cycle Oils - Recommended List Alright, I made the 2-cycle Oils list into an image file and you can copy it from there if you want the latest version. You can find the list by clicking the link. Recommended list - Updated (1/17/07) Hope this helps. :thumbsup __________________ 2001.5 White 2500 Reg-cab • 4x4 • NV4500 • 4.10 • BHAF • WALBRO GSL392 • Edge Juice + Attitude • VALAIR HD OFE • Scangauge II • 315 Cooper S/T's • Optimas • custom black grille & blue graphics • Diesel Fuel Treatment is here Last edited by WorkhorseDiesel : 01-17-2007 at 03:29 AM.

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01-17-2007, 05:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
CTD610 COAL CRACKER Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Coal Region of PA Posts: 1,026 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts CTD610's Truck Pics	Thanks!! :thumbsup This should clear some things up....... __________________ 2006 RAM 2500 QC SLT 4X4 - THUNDER ROAD PKG - *CTD - 6spd* - AEM Brute Force CAI-HURST T Handle Old Truck: 2001 Silverado 2500 HD 4X4 Duramax/Allison IBEW 1600 .................................................. .....................................

01-25-2007, 02:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
*sewerdog* The Dog Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts sewerdog's Truck Pics	if i just pour the oil in my tank will it mix up ok? or do l need to mix it up first? thanks

01-25-2007, 10:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hoss50 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 292 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Hoss50's Truck Pics	Pour it in at the gas station right before you fill your tank. Then the filling of the fuel will mix it up. Harley __________________ 1998.5 Ram 2500 Quad Cab, 265 BFG's, 4x4, longbed, SRW, 5spd w/SBC Con-O, gauges, SMARTY, Walbro GFS.

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bway1341 Cummins crazy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts bway1341's Truck Pics	Look at there i was useing the good stuff and did not even know it thanks for the info. __________________ 2004 dually bone stock i dont even have fuel lol http://www.farmboysdiesel.com/

01-27-2007, 01:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hoss50 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 292 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Hoss50's Truck Pics	I am using Valvoline 2 stroke. It is any good to use? Usually Valvoline makes good oil but I might as well ask since I didn't see it on your list. Harley __________________ 1998.5 Ram 2500 Quad Cab, 265 BFG's, 4x4, longbed, SRW, 5spd w/SBC Con-O, gauges, SMARTY, Walbro GFS.

01-30-2007, 01:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
WorkhorseDiesel Tech Specialist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Southwest, TX Posts: 771 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts WorkhorseDiesel's Truck Pics	The Valvoline 2-cycle is a bit more solvent-based mix than the ones on the list. It should be ok to use if that's all you can get, but if you can get any of the ones on the list, they have the most actual lubricating oil-per-volume. In a quart, you'll get around 80% lubricating oil. With the Valvoline, you're looking at around 28-38% lubricating oil, around the same percentage of light solvent, and the rest is mixing agents and additives. If it's possible, I'd suggest you get something more along the lines of those on the list or at least the Outboard/Marine versions of any of those. Even those, as long as they are TCW-3 rated, will be better for lubrication (because of the oil content) than the Valvoline branded oils. Hope this helps. :thumbsup __________________ 2001.5 White 2500 Reg-cab • 4x4 • NV4500 • 4.10 • BHAF • WALBRO GSL392 • Edge Juice + Attitude • VALAIR HD OFE • Scangauge II • 315 Cooper S/T's • Optimas • custom black grille & blue graphics • Diesel Fuel Treatment is here

02-09-2007, 03:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
diesel&coffee Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts diesel&coffee's Truck Pics	how much do you use per tank?? one quart or half?? I have been using 30 wt non deg. oil..

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mikebrsa Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts mikebrsa's Truck Pics	I am pretty new to dielsel and was wondering why you put 2 stroke oil in your tank I have an 04.5 cummins will it help my engine any

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TEX Diesel Head Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: TAYLOR TX Posts: 3,635 Thanks: 58 Thanked 32 Times in 28 Posts TEX's Truck Pics	i noticed that the wal mart universal was on the list but not the reg wal mart TCW3 2 cycle. at my local wal mart the universal only comes in a very small about 8-10 oz bottle. the TCW3 comes in a 16 oz bottle. i noticed that the universal did not say ashless on it but the TCW3 did. can you help me out on this???????????????? __________________ 2006 Mega 3500 DRW 4X4 6spd SLT Optix EGT,Boost,Trans-4510 W/Cool hose kit 2005 VW Passat TDI <----Wife's Wake Up America