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wooly0000 ****
Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 490 Location: wigan
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Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 17:42 Post subject: two stroke |
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After a conversation with Scotspea, I've started adding 2stroke mineral oil to the diesel, at 440ml to 90ltr, I've just towed with it in the tank and found the engine much smoother with the power improved, its a bit early to see if the mpg has improved but there's a definite all round improvement. Anyone else on here using it? |
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marlot *******
Joined: 27 Dec 2007 Posts: 1073 Location: worcester
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Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 17:43 Post subject: |
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I use 2 stroke, especially when towing. I'm not sure it makes that much difference, but doesn't seem to do any harm. |
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wooly0000 ****
Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 490 Location: wigan
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Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 20:32 Post subject: |
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cheers marlot, i honestly think its smoothed the engine but its early days |
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nick j ****
Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 435 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 22:16 Post subject: |
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I've been using it for a couple of years, quieter and smoother engine.... _________________ 2004 4.2 Landcruiser Amazon |
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fast but dim ***
Joined: 06 Aug 2009 Posts: 147 Location: CHORLEY
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Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 21:29 Post subject: |
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I've used it for a few years on and off, 1:200, which is about the same ratio as you. Not all the time, mainly due to laziness, but if I'm towing the caravan a long way I use it religously, and make a point of using it every few fills just in case!
Anyone find anywhere cheaper than morrisons? |
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nick j ****
Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 435 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 21:37 Post subject: |
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Unfortunately no, I also use Carlube at £2.00 per 500ml.... _________________ 2004 4.2 Landcruiser Amazon |
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wooly0000 ****
Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 490 Location: wigan
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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 13:35 Post subject: |
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Again after taking Scotspea's advice, i bought 5 liters off flea bay for £16-17 delivered, a couple of cheap measures from a quid shop and hey presto, oddly enough I've not used the LC properly for the last few weeks but i honestly think its better. Next tip please Scotspea |
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Bookend **
Joined: 16 Apr 2010 Posts: 58 Location: Shefield
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Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 11:02 Post subject: |
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Dragged the caravan to the lakes with two stroke in the tank for the first time yesterday engine was defiantly quietr than normal.
Looks like I'll run it that way all the time now. |
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wooly0000 ****
Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 490 Location: wigan
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Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 21:29 Post subject: |
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same here bookend, it seems so much smoother and quieter, not sure if its improved the mpg though, does anyone know if it will it pass an emission test with the 2stroke oil in the tank? |
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nick j ****
Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 435 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 16:38 Post subject: |
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You will find the test results are far better than the previous years results once you use 2T _________________ 2004 4.2 Landcruiser Amazon |
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wooly0000 ****
Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 490 Location: wigan
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 21:30 Post subject: |
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cheers nick, to be honest i,m chuffed with the results so far, its the best tip I've had! Ive got a few more trips out with the van left this year but I'm gonna keep adding it on a regular basis ! |
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nick j ****
Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 435 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 22:18 Post subject: |
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We pulled our 2 x tonne twin axle down to the Dordogne this year and it ran so sweetly.... _________________ 2004 4.2 Landcruiser Amazon |
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wooly0000 ****
Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 490 Location: wigan
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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 20:02 Post subject: |
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Nice 1 Nick, I'm going to start some touring in France next year me self, first with just the LC to Normandy and then if i go on Ok i will drag me van with me next time around, any tips or advice would be gratefully appreciated as I'm pretty clueless especially with driving abroad |
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nick j ****
Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 435 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 20:21 Post subject: |
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PM me any time, we are going down to Spain next August.... _________________ 2004 4.2 Landcruiser Amazon |
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