is this 2 cycle oil any good compared to the new stuff?
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Where tc-w3 is acceptable. Some OPE is not compatible.
TC-W3 is still a current standard. I also found an oldie. This is Tech 2000, Walmart store brand in Canada prior to Super Tech showing up. This bottle is probably about 20 years old and unopened. It’s also TC-W3 for both injection and mixing.
Right fine in an outboard and some other engines, but for example the stihl ms250 chainsaw prohibits the use of tc-w3 or mixed use 2 cycle oil.
For the boaters, TC-W3 goes back to at least 1997.
Send it to me. I use it in my diesel fuel.
ISO-L-EGD or JASO FD is best for modern OPE 2-stroke engines. I've seen a few owners manuals (for air cooled OPE) specifically state DO NOT use a TC-W3 oil.
For Stihl 4-mix engines, it's probably best to use what's recommended by Stihl due to the unique design of their engines.
For Stihl 4-mix engines, it's probably best to use what's recommended by Stihl due to the unique design of their engines.
Send it to me i will use it in my lawn boy it specs TCW3.
Mix it 1 oz to 5 gal of gasoline for your lawn mower and other small engines. It helps fight corrosion in the fuel system and carburetor.
I use it along with Stabil every time I fill the gas can and run it all year long. When I store the mower, I run the carb dry and the oil leaves a thin protective film inside. Mower and generator always start 6 months later on first or second pull.
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I do the exact same thing and ever since I started 6 or 7 years ago, no more rebuilding the junk chinese carb on my B&S Craftsman mower. In fact, I run TCW3 1oz to 5 gallons of gas in all of my vehicles, as well as in the Kubota L2501. It's useful stuff.
Millions of people use TCW3 in power equipment with no issues but it’s not ideal. Maybe keep it around as a general purpose lube for door hinges and locks and whatnot. I’d probably use it as undercoating as well. I found 2 stroke oil to be great for outdoor padlocks. Keeps them working smooth and rust free. Maybe because of the corrosion inhibitors.
The idea that TCW-3 won't protect is in error. Racers have discovered that it works quite well in high output engines. Including air cooled engines.
If it bothers you that TCW-3 is slightly diluted for pumpability in oil injection systems, add a touch more. I run everything at 32 to 1.
As 92saturn mentions, EGD/FD oils are likely the best choice for most people.
Same here on my Lawn Boy 2-strokes, and older chainsaws.
I have a bunch of two stroke oil left from when I had a couple Evinrudes on my previous Lund boat. I don't have anything that is two stroke anymore. I am all electric or 4 stroke on everything.
