Does anyone use 2 cycle Premix in the Xb2?
#1
Does anyone use 2 cycle Premix in the Xb2?
Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone is using a 2 cycle TC-W3 type oil mixed in with gas on their XB? I have read a number of forums for other types of vehicle were some people swear by it..claiming it provides more protection, smoother engine,,,even better MPG. I Know Lucas makes an UCL ..but I think that is jus snake oil.
Just curious. It seems it could not hurt IF it was a full synthetic type.
Just wondering if anyone is using a 2 cycle TC-W3 type oil mixed in with gas on their XB? I have read a number of forums for other types of vehicle were some people swear by it..claiming it provides more protection, smoother engine,,,even better MPG. I Know Lucas makes an UCL ..but I think that is jus snake oil.
Just curious. It seems it could not hurt IF it was a full synthetic type.
#5
This sounds like a good way to plug the 12 tiny injection holes for the ultra-fine-atomization fuel injectors found on the 2AZ.
If you want to do additives, why not put in an oil additive like a non-abrasive PTFE in the crankcase?
If you want to do additives, why not put in an oil additive like a non-abrasive PTFE in the crankcase?
#8
Really though man, that Lucas oil additive is super awesome, you'll notice a difference when you change your oil after you use it. And their gas additive is good too. I swear by their stuff, especially after having help build a few dwarf cars that use Lucas products.
#9
OK OK..I got it. No premix. I did some further investigation and discovered it was more of a race track type thing on cars that don't have a CAT or normal emissions control devices.
That said. The idea has left my mind. In response to Lucas Oil..I used to run the Lucas fuel treatment. I honestly could not tell a difference in MPG or smoothness. I'm testing out the other common fuel treatment Marvel Mystery Oil..so far I've noticed a smoother idle and appear to be staying above 30 MPG. However, its going to take a couple of tanks and actual numbers before I make a statement about its effectiveness.
I might later experiment with an xylene + MMO type mix. I will be touring the conocophillips refinery later this week for business...maybe I can snag some info on fuel production to share.
That said. The idea has left my mind. In response to Lucas Oil..I used to run the Lucas fuel treatment. I honestly could not tell a difference in MPG or smoothness. I'm testing out the other common fuel treatment Marvel Mystery Oil..so far I've noticed a smoother idle and appear to be staying above 30 MPG. However, its going to take a couple of tanks and actual numbers before I make a statement about its effectiveness.
I might later experiment with an xylene + MMO type mix. I will be touring the conocophillips refinery later this week for business...maybe I can snag some info on fuel production to share.
#14
Originally Posted by Kiiski
Sea-Foam FTW!
I use this stuff in everything I own that is IC. From chain saws to my cars, truck and boat. Makes a very noticeable difference.
Kiiski
I use this stuff in everything I own that is IC. From chain saws to my cars, truck and boat. Makes a very noticeable difference.
Kiiski
#15
Ive heard of guys using acetone in gas and diesel engines for improved economy. Some swear it works.
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[quote="Chrislbz"]I also heard that at 10,000 miles we need to change our blinker fluid! And oil our muffler bearings!quote]
#16
I used to use MMO in all of my 4x4s (mostly Toyota Land Crushers), and it did seem to help. I've not used it in my Scions, though I might try it for a few tanks to see how it does (MMO is mostly Stoddard Solvent and a super thin oil, and a couple percent clorinated benzene, with a bit if wintergreen scent and red dye added, and at the quantity recommended shouldn't bother the cat at all).
#17
Originally Posted by cobb
Ive heard of guys using acetone in gas and diesel engines for improved economy. Some swear it works
#18
Wha???? Search???? Forum?????
Google+acetone+Metallica
That has been tested out in our engines and it DOES NOT work - search for acetone here on ScionLife.com and you should be able to find info on that...
Google+acetone+Metallica
Originally Posted by Tomas
Originally Posted by cobb
Ive heard of guys using acetone in gas and diesel engines for improved economy. Some swear it works
#19
Motorcycle guys swear by Seafoam as a carb cleaner. It should also clean injectors but I doubt that it's the very best additive for injectors. A lot of old-time mechanics swear by ATF to clean carbs but I wouldn't try it with a FI engine or with cats. I might try ATF in my twin-carb motorcycle.
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