I was in an Esso (EXXON, Imperial Oil) gas station the other day and i happened to notice this 2-stroke oil on the shelf called
"Esso Easymix". I wouldn't have given it a second glance but it says "premium quality synthetic blend" on the bottle and it only costs $3.50 a litre!
I bought a bottle just for the heck of it. I am debating whether to try it in my 2006 KTM 300XCW (modern power valve equipped dirt bike motor).
It also says on the bottle that it meets API TC, JASO FB, JASO FC, and ISO EGD specs. Did i mention it's only $3.50 a litre!
The back of the bottle reads as follows:
A premium synthetic blend, low ash 2-cycle oil for all air cooled and some liquid cooled engines. Recommended for 2-cycle engines requiring API TC, JASO FB, JASO FC, or ISO EGD quality oil. Also recommended for chainsaws, motorcycles, mopeds, ATVs, generators, water pumps, lawn/garden equipment requiring the above quality oil.
-Formulation gives low-temp protection down to -40 degrees
-Excellent low-smoke performance and reduced odor
-Suitable for oil injection and pre-mix up to 100:1 fuel/oil ratio where recommended - see owners manual
Now I am no oil expert but i have done some research and it seems that JASO FC and ISO EGD are fairly tough standards to meet.
Not being made of money, it would be nice to run an oil that costs roughly 1/5 what Maxima Super M runs if it will work as well or almost as well.
What do you think? What should i watch out for if i do decide to try it? I would mix it at 40:1 BTW.
[ August 13, 2006, 01:32 AM: Message edited by: Steveo_supremo ]
"Esso Easymix". I wouldn't have given it a second glance but it says "premium quality synthetic blend" on the bottle and it only costs $3.50 a litre!
I bought a bottle just for the heck of it. I am debating whether to try it in my 2006 KTM 300XCW (modern power valve equipped dirt bike motor).
It also says on the bottle that it meets API TC, JASO FB, JASO FC, and ISO EGD specs. Did i mention it's only $3.50 a litre!
The back of the bottle reads as follows:
A premium synthetic blend, low ash 2-cycle oil for all air cooled and some liquid cooled engines. Recommended for 2-cycle engines requiring API TC, JASO FB, JASO FC, or ISO EGD quality oil. Also recommended for chainsaws, motorcycles, mopeds, ATVs, generators, water pumps, lawn/garden equipment requiring the above quality oil.
-Formulation gives low-temp protection down to -40 degrees
-Excellent low-smoke performance and reduced odor
-Suitable for oil injection and pre-mix up to 100:1 fuel/oil ratio where recommended - see owners manual
Now I am no oil expert but i have done some research and it seems that JASO FC and ISO EGD are fairly tough standards to meet.
Not being made of money, it would be nice to run an oil that costs roughly 1/5 what Maxima Super M runs if it will work as well or almost as well.
What do you think? What should i watch out for if i do decide to try it? I would mix it at 40:1 BTW.
[ August 13, 2006, 01:32 AM: Message edited by: Steveo_supremo ]