Anyone else use 2-stroke oil?

[clintonhutson]

http://articles.mopar1973man.com/general-cummins/36-fuel-system/63-adding-2-cycle-oil-to-diesel-fuel

I came across this a few years ago and started doing it myself. Maybe a slight bump in fuel economy (negligible), and it does quite my motor down quite a bit.

I stick between 256:1 and 128:1. I use between ½ oz. and 1 oz. for every gallon of diesel. I usually stick with the 256:1 and the injector pump in my 12V is lubricated by oil as well as fuel, unlike the 24V with the VP44 which is only lubricated by fuel.

Haven't had any issues arise from it...just curious as to who else is doing it. Thanks!

 

[Rand]

did the 2 cycle oil help with your 700hp detune?

 

[skellyman]

Yes , but I drive a 24V Cummins.

 

[Donald]

I do it the majority of the time at 128:1. TCW oil from Walmart. My Cummins has the VP44.

With the cold spell and snow, my Cummins is now collecting snow since its a 2WD it cannot get out of it own way in the snow.

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: skellyman
Yes , but I drive a 24V Cummins.


That is where its needed.

 

[clintonhutson]

Originally Posted By: Rand
did the 2 cycle oil help with your 700hp detune?


Haha no sir. Been running it the whole time. And it's really probably along the lines of 600-650 now I would think. Just a Super B (57/65/14) over an S475. Trying to make it a really nice daily driver that still has pretty good power.

 

[clintonhutson]

Awesome! Glad to hear there are some other people using it! Do any of you notice anything positive/negative by running it?

 

[Donald]

I do not notice anything. Purely prevention for me with respect to a $2500 VP44.

 

[clintonhutson]

Originally Posted By: Donald
I do not notice anything. Purely prevention for me with respect to a $2500 VP44.


Agreed. I can completely understand that. The only reason I do it is because it seems to quiet down the ol' 12V...and it gives me that warm and fuzzy feeling inside. So why not!

 

[Lethal1ty17]

I tried it for about 6 months on my Genesis Coupe. I did a 500:1 ratio if I remember correctly. After 6 months, I noticed some deposits forming on top of my pistons that weren't there before and I quit using it. I didn't really notice any difference in fuel economy either.

 

[boxcartommie22]

I always added red line's 2 stroke oil to the si-1 fuel system cleaner about 2oz to the bottle

 

[dailydriver]

Originally Posted By: boxcartommie22
I always added red line's 2 stroke oil to the si-1 fuel system cleaner about 2oz to the bottle


Their TCW-3 Watercraft Injection Oil?? (If so, same here, but it IS pricey, even when bought by the gallon.

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