What's everyone thoughts of using Synthetic Blend 2-Cycle Marine oil instead of 2-Stroke Oil Synthetic Blend for a new Poulan Pro blowers i got for xmas? I bought a few gallons of the marine 2 cycle oil that was on clearance a while back and would like to use it up? Any harm?
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The risk is that marine 2 stroke oil is intended for 2 stroke motors that are water cooled and therefore run cooler. Air cooled 2 strokers such as your new blower are supposed to run oil specifically formulated for that.
IMO, you should use Poulan's oil till the warranty period ends then switch to the proper air cooled 2 stroke oil. Save the marine blend for your outboard boat motor.
IMO, you should use Poulan's oil till the warranty period ends then switch to the proper air cooled 2 stroke oil. Save the marine blend for your outboard boat motor.
I only use one oil for my outboard, leaf blower and chain saw. TC-W3. 40 years this way without problems.
My old Weedeater motor went bad . Not sure if it was directly related to the use of TCW3. So now I don't take chances. I'm running TC in my new Huskvarna trimmer.
I don't think it would hurt anything, but like others have said the Marine stuff is meant for water cooled engines, and today's modern 2-stroke stuff runs pretty hot to meet emissions. Probably wouldn't harm anything but not worth finding out, it's not like the correct stuff is expensive.
But, he doesn't have a boat and has two gallons of it. Maybe he can donate it.
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The general rule is to use 32 to 1 in OPE. Especially so if using TCW-3 in lawn equipment.
It may be comforting to note that 125cc motocross bikes and karts that use these dirt bike derived engines, have used TCW-3 for years with good results. Including the air cooled Kart engines. They simply use a LOT of oil to ensure adequate protection.
It may be comforting to note that 125cc motocross bikes and karts that use these dirt bike derived engines, have used TCW-3 for years with good results. Including the air cooled Kart engines. They simply use a LOT of oil to ensure adequate protection.
Ive used nothing but Amsoil Saber at 80 and 100:1. My Sthil loves it.
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Many years ago I had a Suzuki dirt bike with oil injection . The guy I bought it from had run Quaker State outboard motor oil in it . I continued to use it and ran the snot out of it with zero issues .
Valvoline multi purpose dino? 2 stroke by the qt. I mix at 32:1 and the newer stuff spec'ed for 50:1 runs fine on it. The gas is E-10 87 octane. I mix only a qt at a time. Nothing has burned up yet 
