pre mix

therex · 08-19-2012, 08:25 PM

just curious, what kind of pre mix is everyone using?

NYCGPS · 08-19-2012, 11:41 PM

Idemitsu.

RETed · 08-20-2012, 01:00 AM

Whatever is cheapest of the name brands minus the generic crap like the WalMart house brand...
Right now that's Pennzoil from KMart @ $22 / gallon.
With the prices all over $5 / quart, it's getting expensive!
I used to love the good 'ole days when this stuff was under $3 / quart.

-Ted

therex · 08-20-2012, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYCGPS

Idemitsu.

is it any different from others?

Quote:

Originally Posted by RETed

Whatever is cheapest of the name brands minus the generic crap like the WalMart house brand...
Right now that's Pennzoil from KMart @ $22 / gallon.
With the prices all over $5 / quart, it's getting expensive!
I used to love the good 'ole days when this stuff was under $3 / quart.

-Ted

alright i was leaning towards penzoil, ive heard valvoline/castrol were watered down a bunch?

and how much does everyone add per gallon of gas?

RETed · 08-20-2012, 02:21 AM

I was using Valvoline Multi-Use exclusively, until it started to climb over $6 / quart.
We've used Castro too with good results.
As long as it has the TC-W3 rating, it's good to go.
Yeah, the viscosity is a little different between the brands, but our teardowns show good wear.
We've run race motors (NA) with mostly Valvoline Multi-Use upping the ratio to 50:1 - 75:1 with good teardowns.

I normally just add half a quart (16 oz.) to a fill-up - 1987 Turbo II - which normally comes out to about 12 - 13 gallons, and the ratio comes out to right about 100:1.
For S5's with the bigger fuel tanks, if you do this, the ratio comes to just about 120:1 - 130:1.

-Ted

therex · 08-20-2012, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RETed

I was using Valvoline Multi-Use exclusively, until it started to climb over $6 / quart.
We've used Castro too with good results.
As long as it has the TC-W3 rating, it's good to go.
Yeah, the viscosity is a little different between the brands, but our teardowns show good wear.
We've run race motors (NA) with mostly Valvoline Multi-Use upping the ratio to 50:1 - 75:1 with good teardowns.

I normally just add half a quart (16 oz.) to a fill-up - 1987 Turbo II - which normally comes out to about 12 - 13 gallons, and the ratio comes out to right about 100:1.
For S5's with the bigger fuel tanks, if you do this, the ratio comes to just about 120:1 - 130:1.

-Ted

ok cool and sounds good, last question, since my oil metering pump is deleted, can i use start using synthetic?

FC Zach · 08-20-2012, 02:49 AM

I mix cheapo Wal Mart TCW3 oil in my non injected motor, I also use synthetic motor oil.

therex · 08-20-2012, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FC Zach

I mix cheapo Wal Mart TCW3 oil in my non injected motor, I also use synthetic motor oil.

what weight?

FC Zach · 08-20-2012, 03:05 AM

Castrol SYNTEC 10W-40

RETed · 08-20-2012, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by therex

ok cool and sounds good, last question, since my oil metering pump is deleted, can i use start using synthetic?

Of course.

-Ted

RXTASY · 08-20-2012, 09:35 PM

Klotz Benol Castor Oil

knonfs · 08-21-2012, 05:58 AM

I've been using what ever is available at wallmart, mostly penzoil 16oz bottles. Those are easy to carry around (while they are sealed), and I normally do a full penzoil bottle to a full tank which like Ted said its comething like 125:1 (I just avg the numbers)

therex · 08-22-2012, 07:53 PM

alright cool thank you everyone for your input, really appreciated!!

Sm1nts2escape · 09-05-2012, 05:52 PM

Klotz here as well. Use it for anything that requires pre-mix.

Raksj04 · 09-05-2012, 08:19 PM

What about using an adapter on the omp, what type of oil would you recommend?

08-19-2012, 08:25 PM	#1
therex Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 52 Rep Power: 13	pre mix just curious, what kind of pre mix is everyone using?

08-20-2012, 02:49 AM	#7
FC Zach RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagleville, TN Posts: 2,267 Rep Power: 20	I mix cheapo Wal Mart TCW3 oil in my non injected motor, I also use synthetic motor oil. __________________ 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 1992 Celica Turbo AllTrac 1987 RX7 Sport 1979 Yamaha G1, KM24 powered 1975 Dolmar KMS4

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FC Zach RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagleville, TN Posts: 2,267 Rep Power: 20	Castrol SYNTEC 10W-40 __________________ 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 1992 Celica Turbo AllTrac 1987 RX7 Sport 1979 Yamaha G1, KM24 powered 1975 Dolmar KMS4

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08-19-2012, 11:41 PM	#2
NYCGPS The Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	Idemitsu.

08-21-2012, 05:58 AM	#12
knonfs Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 86 Rep Power: 18	I've been using what ever is available at wallmart, mostly penzoil 16oz bottles. Those are easy to carry around (while they are sealed), and I normally do a full penzoil bottle to a full tank which like Ted said its comething like 125:1 (I just avg the numbers)

08-22-2012, 07:53 PM	#13
therex Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 52 Rep Power: 13	alright cool thank you everyone for your input, really appreciated!!

09-05-2012, 05:52 PM	#14
Sm1nts2escape The Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Klotz here as well. Use it for anything that requires pre-mix.

09-05-2012, 08:19 PM	#15
Raksj04 I have Ultra power in me. Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 457 Rep Power: 14	What about using an adapter on the omp, what type of oil would you recommend?