Well that depends where you are from. The English dialect has hundreds of ways to enunciate an idea or thought. I am a very proud Canadian with roots to England.
People pronounce everything in their own way, there is no ONE correct way to pronounce anything. Like Bruce said, it depends on where you are from, your accent and so forth; I think that as long as you are understood then who cares if someone pronounces a word a bit differently.
I use Amsoil Saber mixed at 85:1 for all my 2-stroke equipment including my Lawn Boy lawnmower that per the manual required 32:1. 1 mix for everything regardless of the manufacturers requirements. No issues or hassles.
I have a two stroke chainsaw and a two stroke weedeater. I do not weedeat every time i mow, so my 50:1 needs are irregular. Because the tanks on both are about 500 ml, I use a medicine cup like you do Bruce. I take a 1/2 liter empty water bottle, measure 10ml oil in the medicine cup, add that to the empty water bottle and fill the water bottle with gas, and put the lid on and shake. Once mixed, I immediately fill the empty weedeater or chainsaw. My needs are sporadic, so this eliminates the need for a separate two stroke gascan and eliminates risk of someone grabing the wrong can or getting stale fuel. It works for me.
Many years ago I had the opportunity to discuss the oil mixture question with a engineer from OMC. (who made the 2-cycle engines for LawnBoy) He told me that the amount of oil needed in the gas is determined by the design of the engine and it's components like needle bearings, piston rings, and metallurgy of the jug/cylinder wall. He stated that an engine designed to run on 16:1 fuel mix will always need a 16:1 mix regardless of the 2-cycle oil you use. He stated that the oil labeled as 50:1 is simply stating that this particular oil is capable of being diluted to a 50:1 mix and will be able to provide sufficient lubrication for an engine designed to run on an fuel/oil mix of 50:1. You can not take an old 32:1 oil and mix it to 50:1 and expect it to provide the correct amount of lubrication for a engine capable of running on a 50:1 mix. So, the "50:1" labeled 2-cycle oil is just an indicator of the quality of the oil and to what extent it can be diluted and still provide sufficient lubrication. It in no way is telling you that your old engine, which needs a 16:1 mix, will suddenly and magically change it's designed stripes/specs and run well on oil mixed at 50:1. If you have an old engine that requires a 16:1 oil mix, you still need to mix it's fuel at 16:1 regardless of using an oil labeled at "50:1".
Thanks, it's that technical writing class I had back in college. ;^) I have been reading some of the other comments here and find them interesting. (your favorite word) I happen to be an American that wishes we would change to the metric system. I remember, as a young child in the 60's, getting several "Weekly Reader" magazines (small 4-page news print publications) at school that talked about the pending conversion of the U.S. to the metric system, but, sadly, it never happened. I suppose it's a testament to the strong will (or obstinance) of us good ol' Americans. For the amusement of all those non-Americans around the world, I present a primer on the old "English measure" system. (I blame England for it :-) Just don't ask me how the English arrived at a "gallon" for a unit of measure. :-( It may have had something to do with the making of those old wooden barrels they originally stored fluids in a few centuries back. 1-cup = 8oz. (minimum amount of a morning coffee) 1-pint = 2-cups (16oz) (a good "sip" of beer) 1-quart = 2-pints (32oz) (a "quarter" of a gallon) 1-gallon = 4-quarts (128oz) For fuel/oil mixing, convert everything to ounces (oz) and then divide your total number of fuel ounces by the the ratio you want. If you have 2 gallons of gas (256oz) and want a 40:1 mix, simply divide 256 by 40 and you'll get 6.4. So simply add 6.4 ounces of 2-cycle oil to your 2 gallons of gas and you're all set. Five gallons of gas would require 16oz of oil for a 40:1 mix. (640/40=16) Five Gallons of gas would require 40oz of oil for a 16:1 mix. (640/16=40) Isn't math grand?! ;^D Personally I use this stuff frequently as I have some yard power tools, like a chain saw, that I use very infrequently and I don't want to mix a lot of fuel for them and have what's left over sit for months and go bad. So I mix up only a quart of fuel at a time. As it needs a 40:1 mix this means that I need to add only ".8" ounces of oil to my 32 ounce quart of fuel. So the problem became finding "containers" and "measures" that made this easily possible. I found a "measuring" glass made by "Anchor" at a local grocery store that had the glass marked in ounces, teaspoons, tablespoons and milliliters which held a little over 150ml of fluid. More or less a very overly large shot glass with a lot of markings on the outside. For the "mixing" bottle I like using a clear 32oz Gatorade or Powerade bottle, though I have used others. But what ever I use I pick a bottle that has a cap that reseals well and has a larger opening at the top than something like a soda bottle, as it makes pouring fluids into them easier. Just make sure that after rinsing the bottle you let all the left over water evaporate fully before adding any fuel to it! Be sure to use a black permanent marker to label the cap and bottle with the ratio of the mix it contains. Happy mixing to all.
@@InquisitiveSearcher, UK, 1 pint = 20 fl oz, 2 pints, a quart, 4 quarts, a gallon. 1 UK gallon being approx 4.54 litres. A litre, being approx 1.75 pts UK.
You are right, we have to be scientific in our measurements of the ingredients to make two cycle gas. The days are over when you could fill a coke bottle with automotive oil and pour it in a gallon of gas for a 16 :1 mix. Now, I have a graduated glass in the shop to make my two cycle gas. It measures ounces, ml, TBS and even tsp.
Canada wasn't always entirely metric! We used to vacation in Ontario in the 60's, and it took a little extra caution preparing our premix for the watercraft, since Canadian gallons = five US quarts = 1.25 US gallons. Screw that up and you wind up with inadequate lube for your costly boat motor! In the US, premix typically comes in 3.2 ounce containers. That's because 1 full container yields one gallon of 40:1, or 1.25 gallons of 50:1. I'll take metric any time, thanks.
Suggest rinse the measure with mixed fuel & add back to can to ensure correct mix ratio. Especially important for smaller quantities as residue film, will be disproportionately higher, than when mixing a larger volume.
I have never had an issue with any residue in my fuel cans, once I mix them properly, by stirring the oil and gas with a stick for at least 5 mins. before I begin using the mixed fuel. My fuel remains fully mixed right down to the very last drop. Residue... that's a new one for me, unless your just shaking the fuel can to mix the oil, and gas, and that's not the real proper way to mix the fuel for a 2 cycle engine. Make a stir stick, and stir the daylights out of it for 5 mins., getting into every area of the fuel, by tilting the can. I've had fuel sit for a year, and was still able to use that fuel, because it was properly mixed, like it should be mixed.
@@waynedavies3185, the residue, I was referring to was the film coating the inside of the oneshot measure oil vial. Told that decades ago, the straight mineral oil used, started to separate out after a few days & to shake fuel can before every refill. Reputedly, ambient temperature also affected the rate of this happening. Happy for you that you have not had any obvious problems with equipment, yet. Fuels are, I understand, being blended differently compared to ages ago. Hope your techniques & luck hold out.
How I remember is I get 1 2 circle oil container that is for 1 gal. Then use it as a serving size container for 1 gal At 40:1 is what all. My 2 cycle equipment uses. And I alway use synthetic 2 stroke oil and ethanol free fuel in 2 cycle.
I'm just a homeowner with the weekend warrior spirit. best thing i did was switched from mixing the fuel myself to purchasing the pre-mixed 92/93 ethanol free gas from Stihl and a few other brands. It may cost more but you can leave it in the engine and dont have to worry about it eating your fuel lines and it has a super long shelf life. Maybe not the best economical deal for heavy users but for the typical homeowner you can't beat the convenience
I will be getting one for my 40-1 chain saw as that is the only machine I have with that mixture. Thanks. Yes i go through too much 2 stroke stuff to buy it at 50-1
Thanks Bruce, a very informative video personally I have never used a 2-stroke engine they are a little before my time but you guys from the Civil War era I guess you had to use these ancient lawn mowers. Lol. Seriously I'm not that much younger than you and when I was a kid we actually used push mowers. People don't even know what those those are anymore. LOL. You make excellent tutorial videos, I've learned a lot from you.
We have to measure ounces to gallons in the states. 2.8 ounces per gallon for 50 to one 3.2 for 40 to one. And I only mix one gallon at a time 3.8 litres give or take.Thanks for the refresher course Professor.
Hello from Pennsylvania. Looks like you friends go through a real hassle to mix oil to gas ratio in a fuel container, its easy here. I have a CHART behind my jug of oil and its in columns. Above each column is the different ratio, the first column is 32:1, then 40:1 and etc. To the very left of the first column line by line down is the fuel container size/s. Just point to your size container and slide you finger to the right until you move it to the ratio column you desire, there it will show the measure of oil you need. I use a NEW Synthetic Oil for these fuel mixes. Anyway, dump the specified amount of oil in your container, and top it off at the pump to the amount of the specified container size (its 2 gallons for me). On my oil jug chart; its 4 oz per gallon for 32:1 Ratio, 8 oz for 2 gallon container and etc. Now, I don't really need to look that chart anymore to refill my containers, no calculator, no math, just a measuring cup. Thanks to a simple chart provided by this oil product manufacturer. I enjoy your videos. Old guy signing out.
With metric you don't need a chart. Just take the amount of fuel and divide by 50. 1 liter is 1000 ml divide by 50 and you need 20 ml of oil. Just for fun there are only 2 other countries than the U.S. using the old non metric standard. Burma and Liberia in Africa. Crazy eh!!! That is an interesting one to Google
I've enjoyed a lot of your older videos. I discovered your channel when attempting to diagnose a leaky carburetor on an older Tecumseh mower. Thank you for that one too! Greetings from our nation's capital.
Bruce, I use Amsoil Synthetic oils and we mix it at 100:1 or any variation up to that. We as you know go by gallons in the U.S.A., so I have to figure that one out.
Bruce, you suggest to use premium gas for small engines. You have the same wrong info on gas that I HAD and probably 99% of the general population has. Octane is the ability to RESIST explosion. The higher the octane, the more the gas will resist explosion. High compression engines need high octane because you don't want the gas to ignite before TDC (top dead center). Small engines typically aren't high compression so you want to use lower octane needed for the low compression. Medium octane like 89 as opposed to 87 is suggested but 87 works fine, too. Just wanted to get that out there. Love your videos!
The premium fuel is the only fuel in his area that does not contain alcohol/methanol, that's the only reason he is promoting it's use. And premium/high octane fuel can be used in lower compression engines, its just that there is no benefit or requirement to do so, as there is with higher compression engines.
Just to add..when measuring oil..always go above the line a little..as it curves upwards...I always add alittle extra anyways and don't have fouled plugs.
Nice and easy for us metric users but for others it's ounces and that's a bit different. I couldn't go back to the old measurements. I have noticed something on my reg gas pressure washer it doesn't like premium for some reason and will run for about 20 minutes and slowly sputter and stall. It does restart and does the same thing. I put regular 89 in and it runs great. I can't figure out that one. Haha
I only use "High Test" fuel in all my small engines, whether it be a 2 cycle, or a 4 cycle engine. I never use a lower grade of fuel. Next, I never just shake the can to mix the oil with the gas. I use a stir stick, and put it trough the mouth of the fuel can, and stir the mixture up very well. I may have to tilt the Gerry can slightly to reach the root bottom, but everything get thoroughly stir mixed for at least 5 mins. I then absolutely know for sure, the oil I put into my fuel can, is properly mixed from the very top to the lowest bottom of the can, and it will never separate in the can while sitting waiting for use, right down to the very last drop, before the can is finally empty. More damaged, and ruined engines, are caused by owners just shaking their fuel can for awhile, and thinks the oil is thoroughly, and properly mixed from top to bottom, but the real facts are, "it's not as well mixed as you might think". You can shake the can like crazy, and still not mix the oil with the fuel properly, so stir the fuel with a long stick, and get the ratio of mix correct, right at the beginning. Oil sinks to the bottom in fuel, and some of it will refuse to mix with the gas, no-matter how hard you shake it. That means your fuel is not mixed properly from the top of the can, to the bottom or the can. The top will be leak, lacking the right amount of oil mixture, while the un mixed oil will sit on the bottom of the can, and when you pour it int your fuel tank, the mixture is far too rich with oil. You can notice this if you watch how the fuel burns while you use the fuel completely in the fuel can. Engine will run, but shows not much smoke in exhaust, while engine is running, but once you fill you tank with the fuel at the bottom of your fuel can, you will notice the engine really smokes much greater than it did when the fuel can was full, and so-called freshly mixed. That means your fuel mixture in the fuel can, is wrong, and un-mixed oil is still lying at the bottom of your fuel can, when you pour it into your fuel tank. I have fixed engines for many years, and the main cause of engine wear and damage, is from improper fuel mixtures. In other words, they didn't take the time to stir their fuel, and oil together properly. That means expensive repairs, and shorter lifespan of an engine. Save money, and stir your (oil/gas), fuel with a stick for at least 5 mins., before using it. It will save money in your pocket book, from nasty repairs. People get in too much of a hurry, and don't do it, when they should be doing it. This rule applies to all mixed fueled engines, from weed wackers, to high priced outboard motors that need mixed fuel. Use only High Test fuel in small engines, because it doesn't have ethanol, which harms engine carbs. You want an engine that runs, not one sitting in the repair shop. Take my advise, and you will be thankful you did. Your engine will last a long time, and start right when you need it most of all. I keep telling people, but the refuse to listen, so I say to them, run it the lazy way, and not stir your fuel, cause it gives me a living, and I get all the profits, while you lose in the pocket book.
Might also add one more piece of advise, use an old marked liquor shot glass, of you plan on using the ounce method of measuring your oil for small fuel can mixes. The glass is marked in ounces, along it's side.
I understand the fully mixed idea. I only mix a liter at a time. I am fully Metric. So that makes it easier. Thanks for the rest of the information. great stuff.
I use a 1 gallon can for my weed eater, and a 2 1/2 gallon can for my mower. I only go through maybe 2 gallons of 2 stroke mix all summer long so I use the small can to keep it fresh. Also do some searching to see if there are any places near that sell ethanol free gasoline. I have a couple near me so I'm good to go.
Buy "High Test" fuel, it won't hurt the engines, and doesn't have ethanol in it. That's all I ever use in all my engines, and I have quite a few 2 cycle engines.
Hi Bruce the correct way to make 2stroke is put your good quality 2stroke oil into a container first then add the correct mount of fuel then give a good shake.
I disagree. When I was a youth (and lived where it was very cold) and I mixed fuel for my snowmobile I was advised to put some fuel in the can first. If you put the oil into a cold empty (steal) can first it can freeze (thicken) against the sides which makes it harder to mix with the fuel. If you pour the oil into a partially filled can, the oil never gets a chance to stick to the sides and the action of adding fuel to the can helps mix the fuel and oil. The can should still be given it a good shake though.
This video just make me realize how i would love to watch a "Back to basics" series from you, especialy about carburators ;P Thanks Bruce for your videos, i learn a lot!
Hi when you mix fuel for older engines do they really need more oil than 50:1?I think 45:1 or 40:1 seems to work fine for both new and old engines so thats what I use.All sparkplugs are light brown as thet should be.You have very good repair videos.Thanks.
@@BrucesShop Ok thanks. By the way do you know what fuelmixture i should use in a Evinrude yachtwin 3 hp 1968 model 3832?I cant find the owner manual for that engine on the web.According to google thay say that Evinrudes made after 1964 use 50:1 mix and before 1964 24:1 or 1950 even 16:1.My 1975 BRP belgium made johnson outboard have a sticker that says fuelmix 50:1 so thats what I fill in the Johnson engine. Do you think 50:1 is safe in Evinrude?
The new regular fuel has methanol up to 15 % which dissolves the rubber components in the fuel systems of small engines. Newer autos do not have this problem and are built accordingly.
The pumps where I'm at in Arkansas are up to 10% ethanol on all grades, and then there are the E85 pumps which is the 15% you are referring to. As far as advising people to run higher octane fuel than what's in the owners manual, I disagree. And if ethanol free gas was easily available close to me, I would run that too, if I felt they were gouging on the price of it. I've seen it what I consider to be rediculous prices for it so I do not run it. For years now, I have been running my small engines on a regular basis (usually at least a 2 or 3 minute run) every third week or so just to get some fresh fuel (ethanol gas btw)ran thru the carbs. And no problems. I keep a dry erase board on the storage building where I store them and keep up with the start up dates that way. Btw, those that say it gums up carbs, carbs gummed up from neglect ever since I was a kid in 60s. Just my personal opinion though and I respect yours as well.
Thanks. It is great that you keep track of the gas. That is the key I think. Gas up here in Canada is $1 a liter which is about $4 a gallon for you. We are all getting ripped off.
@@arciefan I use mainly High Test fuel through all my small engines. Where I live there is no ethanol in that grade of fuel. A couple of years ago, I got a call from my Brother-in-Law, and he was all upset, because he couldn't get his snow blower running, after it started and ran the week before. It refused to start, when being cranked over. I shot a bit of "quick Start in the carb, and it fired right up fast. That meant it had a carb issue. I took the cab apart in front of him, and what he saw was the carb was filled with a gassy gel (ethanol gel), and it plugged up his machine from getting fuel. I brought his cab home, and gave it a real good cleaning in gunk, changed all the inner guts, and put it back together. I mounted tha carb back on his machine, and away it went. I told him to use "HIGH TEST" gas, and that's what he has done since. He has had no other issues with his machine, and uses less fuel as well, so he states. It purs like a kitten, because I now own that machine, and I will use it this winter. Runs like a top for an old blower. I even have an old 1950's Eaton, single stage machine, that runs perfectly as well. It also is ready for use this winter, and it really plows through high drifts.
@@waynedavies3185 Sorry about your brother in law's bad luck. I've used ethanol fuel for years (the whole time it's been out) and never had an ethanol gel in my carbs. Guess I'm lucky. I'll continue using it. Thanks
A quality synthetic 2 cycle oil like Stihl or Amsoil can overcome the needs of maintaining multiple mixes. Stihl or Amsoil Saber at 50:1 performs at every mix ratio I've ever encountered. I add some Marvel Mystery Oil to bring my mix to 40:1 but I do it more for the fact Amsoil Saber smells horrible than for protection. I run my 32:1 Lawn Boy Duraforce mower , my 40:1 McCulloch chainsaw, my 50:1 snow thrower, blower, string trimmer and hedge trimmers with equal results. 93 octane with synthetic 2 cycle oil = 1 can to handle all.
Ah. I will stick to ounces and Gallons thanks. Its just easier at least for me don't get the metric stuff and would rather not deal with that. Luckily places like John Deere still make 2 stroke oil with imperial measurements on it for old guys like me. :) I do remember my Dad doing the same thing. You are correct today you need to be as close as you can get to the correct mixture.
The biggest problems with gallons and ounces, is that their are at least 2 different systems in use, US and UK, and each comes with a liquid ounce that is also different, and products tend not to state which one is used. Was a US product sold in Canada remarked for UK gallons and ounces, rather than US ones? Some companies did convert and some didn't and you sometimes saw two product lines from the same company where some were converted and some were not, with neither being marked as to which was which. Metric measure is fully standardized. It also has a finer granularity, which is better for critical measurement.
Ok, I am pretty lazy. I sometimes use my 50:1 mixed fuel in my 4 stroke lawn mower so I don't have to go to the store an hour round trip. Honestly I really don't notice a difference. Not really much additional smoke either. In addition I use my old fuel in my beater pickup truck to get rid of it, a couple gallons diluted in 15 never seems to hurt it. Sometimes ill even dump some aged 50:1 in the truck to get rid of it.
m ph: I agree, we do the same thing,,,I won't waste the fuel,,,and yes, I am also a bit lazy when it comes to going back to the store ,,, again,,,and again,,,,and again.
Hi can we just put the 5 bottles of the 2.6oz 2 stroke oil which says mix with 1 gallon of gas on the label into the 5 gallon gas tank with 5 gallons of gas , will it be correct 50:1 mix？
hi. my 2stroke motorbike fuel tank sticker says "Add 3% oil " so it counts to 30 ml per litre of petrol or 30 ml oil in 1000ml of petrol. Am I correct?
For us Canadians, ONLY get 91 octane from either Esso, Shell, Irving or Ultramar. I've personally e-mailed them and ONLY those gas station have 0% ethanol in their 91 octane gas.
Well here in Alberta we don't have Irving or Ultramar. . But Co-op Esso, Shell Husky gas and the others have Premium fuel with 0%. There aren't too many refineries out here. I have had good luck with those. I think Co-op get their gas from a major.
I think in Alberta, you have a Shell refinery. Should be a no-brainer: Treat your small engines to Shell's V-Power Nitro+ and you won't have any issues. :)
I bought a small Pulsar generator at KMart a few years ago about $100.00. The manual says one amount of 2 cycle, the sticker on the generator says a different amount. : /
Your taking somthing very simple and making it complex and when u were talking about useing 2 much oil in the gas u said it makes it run rich that is wrong it will run leaner because it has less fuel.rich lean has only to do with the air fuel not the amount of oil.
I recently bought a Stilh hedge trimmer. Great piece of equipment. The dealer gave me half a tank of bright red fuel with the trimmer. The red colour got me thinking. I then entered the internet twilight zone of synthetic, semi-synthetic and non synthetic [oils aint just oils any more]. That is how I ended back here watching your video. I note you have cleverly avoided this issue however I was wondering if you have any preference? Just to confuse everything I have a number of machines that are suppose to run on 50:1 [like most old school guys I give them 40:1], but then our Victa lawn mowers down here are meant to use 25:1 as is my old Seagull outboard. I'm thinking two separate petrol cans...
Hi there Mr Prickle. Well the amount of hate mail receive when I comment on synthetic oil is crazy. But here we go. I don't use synthetic oil in air cooled motors as they run a few hundred degrees hotter than liquid cooled motors. Also I don't use synthetics in my vehicles either just because I don't. I know lots of people who do and lots who don't. Thanks for the comment and it is a good thing we all think differently it makes the world go around.
Thank you for your prompt reply Mr P. Synthetic 2 stroke oils are very expensive. I think I will just stick to the cheap 2 stroke oil that has kept my old Stilh 034 purring since the 1980s. People send you hate mail? I don't understand people that give videos thumbs down. If you don't like it don't watch it giving it a thumbs down isn't going to change it! Like you said, it makes the world go around...
Suggest that a semisynthetic oil is better for a high revving air cooled engine. Straight mineral, understand better for main bearings, but less so for upper cylinder / ring lubrication. JASO, standard was introduced because older mineral oils failed, & high revving bikes were suffering from heat seize. 1980's, I understand.
I need 1:25 ratio for my kids dirt bike so with a 16 oz bottle of 2 stroke oil I need 3.125 gallons of gas. I just use the oil ratio calculator on Google.
Hi, Bruce. I've been watching a number of your mower videos and am hopeful for advice. I have a Toro self-propelled 22" recycler mower with a Briggs and Stratton engine. I was mowing a week ago, turned it off, and it wouldn't start up again. I've tried changing the oil, cleaning the carburetor, new spark plug, blew out the air filter... Nothing seems to be working. After sitting a long while, it will start/sputter if tilted back a bit. It will even eventually grow to almost full speed, but then abruptly stops. I'm really strapped for cash and am desperate to fix this on my own if possible. Do you have any other suggestions? Thanks for taking the time to read and consider this!
Most likely needs a new carburetor, or a serious deep cleaning of the carburetor involving disassembling the carburetor completely. The ethanol in fuel today quickly destroys carburetors.
Hi cookie, make sure your jet is clean. A lot of people look at how the jet looks on the outside when the holes are still plugged! good luck. Oh ya make sure you have new gas in the tank too! :)
now days the 2 stroke oils are so good you can add a tiny bit more but do not go from 50-1 to 25-1 I like 45-1 unless the machine is old like my old Homelite saw. 30-1
Searched for "Mixing 2 stoke oil with petrol". Just watched 5 videos about this. None of them including this one actually demonstrate what I searched for. Why would that be?
Metric is awsume to use; when you want to make less fuel towards the end of the season you can make as little as you need; 1 qt=1 tbs &1tsp; or.. 20ml SIMPLE!!!
Bruce Pender it was actually his neighbor's. when he was done using it, he topped it off with what he had, and later, Google told him it was the wrong mixture. With what was left in the tank, it is probably closer to 40:1. I would plead ignorance lol 😳
Some engine are 4 stroke. On those the oil goes into the crankcase of the engine to lubricate. . On a 2 stroke engine the oil is mixed with the gas to lubricate the engine when it is running. There is no oil inside the motor. Chain saws and weed eaters are the types of tools that are 2 stroke.
You will go to metric. There are only 2 countries that don't use metric. I am not being disrespectful. You can't export business if you aren't on Metric. Here is a link FYI. www.google.ca/search?rlz=1C1CHBD_enCA740CA740&q=Which+countries+don%27t+use+metric&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi3jdvEjbDWAhWKrlQKHfPdADsQvwUIJSgA&biw=1057&bih=620
It is just sizes that are different. Nothing else. It is based on water. 1000 ml in a litre. (litre is similar to a quart) 1 cubic centimetre (CC) is a square cm of water which is a centimetre in length. 100 centimetres is a meter which is just more that a yard. 2.54 centimetres in an inch. One litre of water is a kilogram of weight. It is basic science. Not just words that mean something different in each measurement like the old system. We converted up here in Canada years ago and to be honest the old system (What the U.S. uses) is becoming confusing and I am 61. Temperature. Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius (32 F) and boils at 100 degrees (the old 212). It takes a bit of work but today in Alberta we were at 10 degrees Celsius which is about 50 F.
Bruce Pender I appriciate you for tyna help, But this aint gonna work for me. if i do something wrong and burn up the engine imma be all the way messed up so i just aint gon mess with weedeaters. If only I actually had someone to show me what the hell to do then id learn but its whatever. Ima just leave it be. i aimt got 100 to buy another weedeater if i put too much/little oil. Have a great day man.
I understand. There are only 2 countries that are not metric now The U.S. and Liberia in Africa. Your military uses it all the time. www.google.ca/search?q=contries+that+don%27t+use+metric.&rlz=1C1CHBD_enCA740CA740&oq=contries+that+don%27t+use+metric.&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.9511j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Well I understand. However, you are not watching a Steven Spielberg production. I went to your channel and noticed you have not made any videos. So, I will make you a deal!!! I will make sure I improve my videos and at the same time I want you to make one video of something you like. I will watch it and enjoy your effort. This is a very difficult thing to do on a budget as there is only one person producing the entertainment. There is no one else doing this. Including----- Ideas, Filming, Production and Editing, Sound and Lighting. I hope you enjoy my other productions and I truly want you to enjoy my other videos. Bruce Pender A Retired Guy Making Videos.
@@BrucesShop Your tolerance shames me. And I apologise if I seemed rude at all. I just found myself saying " oh do get on with it. The very last thing I want is a poor attempt at an American film. Although I am inclined toward the famous quote from Dragnet "just give us the facts madam - we just want the facts" Regarding your challenge, I wouldn't stand a chance I decline defeated.
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The word is oil not oiyl there is no y in oil say it the proper way if you going to make a video to advertise
Well that depends where you are from. The English dialect has hundreds of ways to enunciate an idea or thought. I am a very proud Canadian with roots to England.
People pronounce everything in their own way, there is no ONE correct way to pronounce anything. Like Bruce said, it depends on where you are from, your accent and so forth; I think that as long as you are understood then who cares if someone pronounces a word a bit differently.
I use Amsoil Saber mixed at 85:1 for all my 2-stroke equipment including my Lawn Boy lawnmower that per the manual required 32:1. 1 mix for everything regardless of the manufacturers requirements. No issues or hassles.
I have a two stroke chainsaw and a two stroke weedeater. I do not weedeat every time i mow, so my 50:1 needs are irregular. Because the tanks on both are about 500 ml, I use a medicine cup like you do Bruce. I take a 1/2 liter empty water bottle, measure 10ml oil in the medicine cup, add that to the empty water bottle and fill the water bottle with gas, and put the lid on and shake. Once mixed, I immediately fill the empty weedeater or chainsaw. My needs are sporadic, so this eliminates the need for a separate two stroke gascan and eliminates risk of someone grabing the wrong can or getting stale fuel. It works for me.
Right. Thanks for the comment.
Many years ago I had the opportunity to discuss the oil mixture question with a engineer from OMC. (who made the 2-cycle engines for LawnBoy) He told me that the amount of oil needed in the gas is determined by the design of the engine and it's components like needle bearings, piston rings, and metallurgy of the jug/cylinder wall. He stated that an engine designed to run on 16:1 fuel mix will always need a 16:1 mix regardless of the 2-cycle oil you use. He stated that the oil labeled as 50:1 is simply stating that this particular oil is capable of being diluted to a 50:1 mix and will be able to provide sufficient lubrication for an engine designed to run on an fuel/oil mix of 50:1. You can not take an old 32:1 oil and mix it to 50:1 and expect it to provide the correct amount of lubrication for a engine capable of running on a 50:1 mix.
So, the "50:1" labeled 2-cycle oil is just an indicator of the quality of the oil and to what extent it can be diluted and still provide sufficient lubrication. It in no way is telling you that your old engine, which needs a 16:1 mix, will suddenly and magically change it's designed stripes/specs and run well on oil mixed at 50:1. If you have an old engine that requires a 16:1 oil mix, you still need to mix it's fuel at 16:1 regardless of using an oil labeled at "50:1".
Great comment. I hope that is what I was trying to say but you said it better. I was trying to say don't mess with the mixtures. Thanks
Thanks, it's that technical writing class I had back in college. ;^)
I have been reading some of the other comments here and find them interesting. (your favorite word) I happen to be an American that wishes we would change to the metric system. I remember, as a young child in the 60's, getting several "Weekly Reader" magazines (small 4-page news print publications) at school that talked about the pending conversion of the U.S. to the metric system, but, sadly, it never happened. I suppose it's a testament to the strong will (or obstinance) of us good ol' Americans.
For the amusement of all those non-Americans around the world, I present a primer on the old "English measure" system. (I blame England for it :-) Just don't ask me how the English arrived at a "gallon" for a unit of measure. :-( It may have had something to do with the making of those old wooden barrels they originally stored fluids in a few centuries back.
1-cup = 8oz. (minimum amount of a morning coffee)
1-pint = 2-cups (16oz) (a good "sip" of beer)
1-quart = 2-pints (32oz) (a "quarter" of a gallon)
1-gallon = 4-quarts (128oz)
For fuel/oil mixing, convert everything to ounces (oz) and then divide your total number of fuel ounces by the the ratio you want. If you have 2 gallons of gas (256oz) and want a 40:1 mix, simply divide 256 by 40 and you'll get 6.4. So simply add 6.4 ounces of 2-cycle oil to your 2 gallons of gas and you're all set. Five gallons of gas would require 16oz of oil for a 40:1 mix. (640/40=16) Five Gallons of gas would require 40oz of oil for a 16:1 mix. (640/16=40) Isn't math grand?! ;^D
Personally I use this stuff frequently as I have some yard power tools, like a chain saw, that I use very infrequently and I don't want to mix a lot of fuel for them and have what's left over sit for months and go bad. So I mix up only a quart of fuel at a time. As it needs a 40:1 mix this means that I need to add only ".8" ounces of oil to my 32 ounce quart of fuel. So the problem became finding "containers" and "measures" that made this easily possible.
I found a "measuring" glass made by "Anchor" at a local grocery store that had the glass marked in ounces, teaspoons, tablespoons and milliliters which held a little over 150ml of fluid. More or less a very overly large shot glass with a lot of markings on the outside. For the "mixing" bottle I like using a clear 32oz Gatorade or Powerade bottle, though I have used others. But what ever I use I pick a bottle that has a cap that reseals well and has a larger opening at the top than something like a soda bottle, as it makes pouring fluids into them easier. Just make sure that after rinsing the bottle you let all the left over water evaporate fully before adding any fuel to it! Be sure to use a black permanent marker to label the cap and bottle with the ratio of the mix it contains.
Happy mixing to all.
@@InquisitiveSearcher, UK, 1 pint = 20 fl oz, 2 pints, a quart, 4 quarts, a gallon.
1 UK gallon being approx 4.54 litres. A litre, being approx 1.75 pts UK.
You are right, we have to be scientific in our measurements of the ingredients to make two cycle gas. The days are over when you could fill a coke bottle with automotive oil and pour it in a gallon of gas for a 16 :1 mix. Now, I have a graduated glass in the shop to make my two cycle gas. It measures ounces, ml, TBS and even tsp.
Canada wasn't always entirely metric! We used to vacation in Ontario in the 60's, and it took a little extra caution preparing our premix for the watercraft, since Canadian gallons = five US quarts = 1.25 US gallons. Screw that up and you wind up with inadequate lube for your costly boat motor! In the US, premix typically comes in 3.2 ounce containers. That's because 1 full container yields one gallon of 40:1, or 1.25 gallons of 50:1. I'll take metric any time, thanks.
I looked it up 1970
Great 2 cycle oil video congrats on 38000 subs sir
Thanks 40K still seems a way away at 400 subs per month of growth. 4 months. Snowblower season. LOL For me not you.
Suggest rinse the measure with mixed fuel & add back to can to ensure correct mix ratio. Especially important for smaller quantities as residue film, will be disproportionately higher, than when mixing a larger volume.
Thanks Interestng for me this video was made in spring of 2016. Thanks for the input.
I have never had an issue with any residue in my fuel cans, once I mix them properly, by stirring the oil and gas with a stick for at least 5 mins. before I begin using the mixed fuel. My fuel remains fully mixed right down to the very last drop. Residue... that's a new one for me, unless your just shaking the fuel can to mix the oil, and gas, and that's not the real proper way to mix the fuel for a 2 cycle engine. Make a stir stick, and stir the daylights out of it for 5 mins., getting into every area of the fuel, by tilting the can. I've had fuel sit for a year, and was still able to use that fuel, because it was properly mixed, like it should be mixed.
@@waynedavies3185, the residue, I was referring to was the film coating the inside of the oneshot measure oil vial. Told that decades ago, the straight mineral oil used, started to separate out after a few days & to shake fuel can before every refill. Reputedly, ambient temperature also affected the rate of this happening.
Happy for you that you have not had any obvious problems with equipment, yet.
Fuels are, I understand, being blended differently compared to ages ago. Hope your techniques & luck hold out.
How I remember is I get 1 2 circle oil container that is for 1 gal. Then use it as a serving size container for 1 gal
At 40:1 is what all. My 2 cycle equipment uses. And I alway use synthetic 2 stroke oil and ethanol free fuel in 2 cycle.
Cool
I'm just a homeowner with the weekend warrior spirit. best thing i did was switched from mixing the fuel myself to purchasing the pre-mixed 92/93 ethanol free gas from Stihl and a few other brands. It may cost more but you can leave it in the engine and dont have to worry about it eating your fuel lines and it has a super long shelf life. Maybe not the best economical deal for heavy users but for the typical homeowner you can't beat the convenience
I will be getting one for my 40-1 chain saw as that is the only machine I have with that mixture. Thanks. Yes i go through too much 2 stroke stuff to buy it at 50-1
Carravagio16 complete waste of time and money.
Too each his own. One person may only burn a quart a year.
Thanks Bruce, a very informative video personally I have never used a 2-stroke engine they are a little before my time but you guys from the Civil War era I guess you had to use these ancient lawn mowers. Lol.
Seriously I'm not that much younger than you and when I was a kid we actually used push mowers. People don't even know what those those are anymore. LOL. You make excellent tutorial videos, I've learned a lot from you.
My Stihl blower is new and a 2 stroke. haha Thanks for the comment
@@BrucesShop 1:33 oil mix ok ?
Good tip bruce. I use a smaller can for my mixed gas also
Yes like I said above the folks watching this probably don't need to watch.
We have to measure ounces to gallons in the states. 2.8 ounces per gallon for 50 to one 3.2 for 40 to one. And I only mix one gallon at a time 3.8 litres give or take.Thanks for the refresher course Professor.
I think it is a good reminder.
Good lesson I have seen a few chain saws and weed eaters that people messed up by not mixing the right amount
Right me too.
Hello from Pennsylvania. Looks like you friends go through a real hassle to mix oil to gas ratio in a fuel container, its easy here. I have a CHART behind my jug of oil and its in columns. Above each column is the different ratio, the first column is 32:1, then 40:1 and etc. To the very left of the first column line by line down is the fuel container size/s. Just point to your size container and slide you finger to the right until you move it to the ratio column you desire, there it will show the measure of oil you need. I use a NEW Synthetic Oil for these fuel mixes. Anyway, dump the specified amount of oil in your container, and top it off at the pump to the amount of the specified container size (its 2 gallons for me). On my oil jug chart; its 4 oz per gallon for 32:1 Ratio, 8 oz for 2 gallon container and etc. Now, I don't really need to look that chart anymore to refill my containers, no calculator, no math, just a measuring cup. Thanks to a simple chart provided by this oil product manufacturer. I enjoy your videos. Old guy signing out.
With metric you don't need a chart. Just take the amount of fuel and divide by 50. 1 liter is 1000 ml divide by 50 and you need 20 ml of oil.
Just for fun there are only 2 other countries than the U.S. using the old non metric standard. Burma and Liberia in Africa. Crazy eh!!! That is an interesting one to Google
Good educational video Bruce.
Thanks Dan
Yet another excellent video Bruce, thank you.
Hey thanks This is an older video. Good to see it viewed.
I've enjoyed a lot of your older videos. I discovered your channel when attempting to diagnose a leaky carburetor on an older Tecumseh mower. Thank you for that one too! Greetings from our nation's capital.
Bruce, I use Amsoil Synthetic oils and we mix it at 100:1 or any variation up to that. We as you know go by gallons in the U.S.A., so I have to figure that one out.
I am sure you do it right.
You should have wore your Lab Coat, it would have looked more convincing eh!!☺
I have my favourite Browning shirt on.
Bruce, you suggest to use premium gas for small engines. You have the same wrong info on gas that I HAD and probably 99% of the general population has. Octane is the ability to RESIST explosion. The higher the octane, the more the gas will resist explosion. High compression engines need high octane because you don't want the gas to ignite before TDC (top dead center). Small engines typically aren't high compression so you want to use lower octane needed for the low compression. Medium octane like 89 as opposed to 87 is suggested but 87 works fine, too. Just wanted to get that out there. Love your videos!
Thank you. I get that. It is the methanol that is the enemy. Your reason is why you need to advance that timing on a racing motor. Am I correct?
I'm not an expert on timing but what you said about racing engines makes sense. Thanks
The premium fuel is the only fuel in his area that does not contain alcohol/methanol, that's the only reason he is promoting it's use. And premium/high octane fuel can be used in lower compression engines, its just that there is no benefit or requirement to do so, as there is with higher compression engines.
Just to add..when measuring oil..always go above the line a little..as it curves upwards...I always add alittle extra anyways and don't have fouled plugs.
Right surface tension causes a distortion on the visual. I remembered that from school in the early 70's
Nice video Bruce I don't know how many of my employees I have seen get this wrong, might just send them to your video :).
just make sure they are receptive. It is easy to get angry.
Nice and easy for us metric users but for others it's ounces and that's a bit different. I couldn't go back to the old measurements. I have noticed something on my reg gas pressure washer it doesn't like premium for some reason and will run for about 20 minutes and slowly sputter and stall. It does restart and does the same thing. I put regular 89 in and it runs great. I can't figure out that one. Haha
Bad gas from the station maybe. That is a good one.
So a little regular oil in a gas might will work during the apocalypse! Great tip!
Maybe.
...I bought a case of 2 cycle a few years ago! : D
I only use "High Test" fuel in all my small engines, whether it be a 2 cycle, or a 4 cycle engine. I never use a lower grade of fuel. Next, I never just shake the can to mix the oil with the gas. I use a stir stick, and put it trough the mouth of the fuel can, and stir the mixture up very well. I may have to tilt the Gerry can slightly to reach the root bottom, but everything get thoroughly stir mixed for at least 5 mins. I then absolutely know for sure, the oil I put into my fuel can, is properly mixed from the very top to the lowest bottom of the can, and it will never separate in the can while sitting waiting for use, right down to the very last drop, before the can is finally empty. More damaged, and ruined engines, are caused by owners just shaking their fuel can for awhile, and thinks the oil is thoroughly, and properly mixed from top to bottom, but the real facts are, "it's not as well mixed as you might think". You can shake the can like crazy, and still not mix the oil with the fuel properly, so stir the fuel with a long stick, and get the ratio of mix correct, right at the beginning. Oil sinks to the bottom in fuel, and some of it will refuse to mix with the gas, no-matter how hard you shake it. That means your fuel is not mixed properly from the top of the can, to the bottom or the can. The top will be leak, lacking the right amount of oil mixture, while the un mixed oil will sit on the bottom of the can, and when you pour it int your fuel tank, the mixture is far too rich with oil. You can notice this if you watch how the fuel burns while you use the fuel completely in the fuel can. Engine will run, but shows not much smoke in exhaust, while engine is running, but once you fill you tank with the fuel at the bottom of your fuel can, you will notice the engine really smokes much greater than it did when the fuel can was full, and so-called freshly mixed. That means your fuel mixture in the fuel can, is wrong, and un-mixed oil is still lying at the bottom of your fuel can, when you pour it into your fuel tank. I have fixed engines for many years, and the main cause of engine wear and damage, is from improper fuel mixtures. In other words, they didn't take the time to stir their fuel, and oil together properly. That means expensive repairs, and shorter lifespan of an engine. Save money, and stir your (oil/gas), fuel with a stick for at least 5 mins., before using it. It will save money in your pocket book, from nasty repairs. People get in too much of a hurry, and don't do it, when they should be doing it. This rule applies to all mixed fueled engines, from weed wackers, to high priced outboard motors that need mixed fuel. Use only High Test fuel in small engines, because it doesn't have ethanol, which harms engine carbs. You want an engine that runs, not one sitting in the repair shop. Take my advise, and you will be thankful you did. Your engine will last a long time, and start right when you need it most of all. I keep telling people, but the refuse to listen, so I say to them, run it the lazy way, and not stir your fuel, cause it gives me a living, and I get all the profits, while you lose in the pocket book.
Might also add one more piece of advise, use an old marked liquor shot glass, of you plan on using the ounce method of measuring your oil for small fuel can mixes. The glass is marked in ounces, along it's side.
I understand the fully mixed idea. I only mix a liter at a time. I am fully Metric. So that makes it easier. Thanks for the rest of the information. great stuff.
I use a 1 gallon can for my weed eater, and a 2 1/2 gallon can for my mower. I only go through maybe 2 gallons of 2 stroke mix all summer long so I use the small can to keep it fresh. Also do some searching to see if there are any places near that sell ethanol free gasoline. I have a couple near me so I'm good to go.
Good for you Bassman. Most people watching this know already. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Buy "High Test" fuel, it won't hurt the engines, and doesn't have ethanol in it. That's all I ever use in all my engines, and I have quite a few 2 cycle engines.
Or if I don't have mixed gas on hand right at this moment I use pre mixed gas
Best advice ever. Thanks for this.
The chart on a quart of two stroke outboard motor oil, Is displayed in gallons. Easy peasy👍🏻
Great point!
Hi Bruce the correct way to make 2stroke is put your good quality 2stroke oil into a container first then add the correct mount of fuel then give a good shake.
You are probably right. good point.
I disagree. When I was a youth (and lived where it was very cold) and I mixed fuel for my snowmobile I was advised to put some fuel in the can first. If you put the oil into a cold empty (steal) can first it can freeze (thicken) against the sides which makes it harder to mix with the fuel. If you pour the oil into a partially filled can, the oil never gets a chance to stick to the sides and the action of adding fuel to the can helps mix the fuel and oil. The can should still be given it a good shake though.
Immediately liked this guy ha ha....brilliant advice too
Well not everybody does. Thanks Mr. sporting.
This video just make me realize how i would love to watch a "Back to basics" series from you, especialy about carburators ;P
Thanks Bruce for your videos, i learn a lot!
You are welcome.
great info for two strokers
Thanks
Thank you very much for the infos, it helped me alot
You are welcome
Hi when you mix fuel for older engines do they really need more oil than 50:1?I think 45:1 or 40:1 seems to work fine for both new and old engines so thats what I use.All sparkplugs are light brown as thet should be.You have very good repair videos.Thanks.
Well i do mix up special gas for the older ones. at least 40-1 or even 30-1 on the real old ones.
@@BrucesShop Ok thanks. By the way do you know what fuelmixture i should use in a Evinrude yachtwin 3 hp 1968 model 3832?I cant find the owner manual for that engine on the web.According to google thay say that Evinrudes made after 1964 use 50:1 mix and before 1964 24:1 or 1950 even 16:1.My 1975 BRP belgium made johnson outboard have a sticker that says fuelmix 50:1 so thats what I fill in the Johnson engine. Do you think 50:1 is safe in Evinrude?
@@danielsvensson356 Well I would go 40-1 with good 2 stroke oil. Thanks for watching. I stili have a saw that i put 24-1 in but it is OLD
Hi Bruce , nice job. Why premium fuel when most all owners manuals recommend regular unleaded fuel?
The new regular fuel has methanol up to 15 % which dissolves the rubber components in the fuel systems of small engines. Newer autos do not have this problem and are built accordingly.
The pumps where I'm at in Arkansas are up to 10% ethanol on all grades, and then there are the E85 pumps which is the 15% you are referring to. As far as advising people to run higher octane fuel than what's in the owners manual, I disagree. And if ethanol free gas was easily available close to me, I would run that too, if I felt they were gouging on the price of it. I've seen it what I consider to be rediculous prices for it so I do not run it. For years now, I have been running my small engines on a regular basis (usually at least a 2 or 3 minute run) every third week or so just to get some fresh fuel (ethanol gas btw)ran thru the carbs. And no problems. I keep a dry erase board on the storage building where I store them and keep up with the start up dates that way. Btw, those that say it gums up carbs, carbs gummed up from neglect ever since I was a kid in 60s. Just my personal opinion though and I respect yours as well.
Thanks. It is great that you keep track of the gas. That is the key I think. Gas up here in Canada is $1 a liter which is about $4 a gallon for you. We are all getting ripped off.
@@arciefan I use mainly High Test fuel through all my small engines. Where I live there is no ethanol in that grade of fuel. A couple of years ago, I got a call from my Brother-in-Law, and he was all upset, because he couldn't get his snow blower running, after it started and ran the week before. It refused to start, when being cranked over. I shot a bit of "quick Start in the carb, and it fired right up fast. That meant it had a carb issue. I took the cab apart in front of him, and what he saw was the carb was filled with a gassy gel (ethanol gel), and it plugged up his machine from getting fuel. I brought his cab home, and gave it a real good cleaning in gunk, changed all the inner guts, and put it back together. I mounted tha carb back on his machine, and away it went. I told him to use "HIGH TEST" gas, and that's what he has done since. He has had no other issues with his machine, and uses less fuel as well, so he states. It purs like a kitten, because I now own that machine, and I will use it this winter. Runs like a top for an old blower. I even have an old 1950's Eaton, single stage machine, that runs perfectly as well. It also is ready for use this winter, and it really plows through high drifts.
@@waynedavies3185 Sorry about your brother in law's bad luck. I've used ethanol fuel for years (the whole time it's been out) and never had an ethanol gel in my carbs. Guess I'm lucky. I'll continue using it. Thanks
A quality synthetic 2 cycle oil like Stihl or Amsoil can overcome the needs of maintaining multiple mixes. Stihl or Amsoil Saber at 50:1 performs at every mix ratio I've ever encountered. I add some Marvel Mystery Oil to bring my mix to 40:1 but I do it more for the fact Amsoil Saber smells horrible than for protection. I run my 32:1 Lawn Boy Duraforce mower , my 40:1 McCulloch chainsaw, my 50:1 snow thrower, blower, string trimmer and hedge trimmers with equal results. 93 octane with synthetic 2 cycle oil = 1 can to handle all.
Thanks for the comment. I know people who use 45 to 1.
Ah. I will stick to ounces and Gallons thanks. Its just easier at least for me don't get the metric stuff and would rather not deal with that. Luckily places like John Deere still make 2 stroke oil with imperial measurements on it for old guys like me. :) I do remember my Dad doing the same thing. You are correct today you need to be as close as you can get to the correct mixture.
Thanks Midwest.
The biggest problems with gallons and ounces, is that their are at least 2 different systems in use, US and UK, and each comes with a liquid ounce that is also different, and products tend not to state which one is used. Was a US product sold in Canada remarked for UK gallons and ounces, rather than US ones? Some companies did convert and some didn't and you sometimes saw two product lines from the same company where some were converted and some were not, with neither being marked as to which was which. Metric measure is fully standardized. It also has a finer granularity, which is better for critical measurement.
That is the beauty of the Metric system. 1000cc =1 litre or liter (Can or U.S.)
What a nice guy
OK???
Ok, I am pretty lazy. I sometimes use my 50:1 mixed fuel in my 4 stroke lawn mower so I don't have to go to the store an hour round trip. Honestly I really don't notice a difference. Not really much additional smoke either.
In addition I use my old fuel in my beater pickup truck to get rid of it, a couple gallons diluted in 15 never seems to hurt it. Sometimes ill even dump some aged 50:1 in the truck to get rid of it.
Well it works for you. I have become a fuel purist. But that is just me.
m ph: I agree, we do the same thing,,,I won't waste the fuel,,,and yes, I am also a bit lazy when it comes to going back to the store ,,, again,,,and again,,,,and again.
Hi can we just put the 5 bottles of the 2.6oz 2 stroke oil which says mix with 1 gallon of gas on the label into the 5 gallon gas tank with 5 gallons of gas , will it be correct 50:1 mix？
We are metric here in Canada. But if the label says that then yes.
hi.
my 2stroke motorbike fuel tank sticker says "Add 3% oil "
so it counts to 30 ml per litre of petrol or 30 ml oil in 1000ml of petrol.
Am I correct?
3/100 is equivalent to 30/1000 Yes
Good tips!
Thanks funny people who watch this don't need too.
For us Canadians, ONLY get 91 octane from either Esso, Shell, Irving or Ultramar. I've personally e-mailed them and ONLY those gas station have 0% ethanol in their 91 octane gas.
Well here in Alberta we don't have Irving or Ultramar. . But Co-op Esso, Shell Husky gas and the others have Premium fuel with 0%. There aren't too many refineries out here. I have had good luck with those. I think Co-op get their gas from a major.
I think in Alberta, you have a Shell refinery. Should be a no-brainer: Treat your small engines to Shell's V-Power Nitro+ and you won't have any issues. :)
I bought a small Pulsar generator at KMart a few years ago about $100.00. The manual says one amount of 2 cycle, the sticker on the generator says a different amount. : /
Probably Chinese where there is no quality control.
Your taking somthing very simple and making it complex and when u were talking about useing 2 much oil in the gas u said it makes it run rich that is wrong it will run leaner because it has less fuel.rich lean has only to do with the air fuel not the amount of oil.
can make an expensive mistake metric is easier to work with. I have to admit that.
good lesson...
I guess I have some instructor in me. who knew.
thanks Bruce ...
Thank you. Raphael
You are welcome.
I recently bought a Stilh hedge trimmer. Great piece of equipment. The dealer gave me half a tank of bright red fuel with the trimmer. The red colour got me thinking. I then entered the internet twilight zone of synthetic, semi-synthetic and non synthetic [oils aint just oils any more]. That is how I ended back here watching your video. I note you have cleverly avoided this issue however I was wondering if you have any preference? Just to confuse everything I have a number of machines that are suppose to run on 50:1 [like most old school guys I give them 40:1], but then our Victa lawn mowers down here are meant to use 25:1 as is my old Seagull outboard. I'm thinking two separate petrol cans...
Hi there Mr Prickle. Well the amount of hate mail receive when I comment on synthetic oil is crazy. But here we go. I don't use synthetic oil in air cooled motors as they run a few hundred degrees hotter than liquid cooled motors. Also I don't use synthetics in my vehicles either just because I don't. I know lots of people who do and lots who don't. Thanks for the comment and it is a good thing we all think differently it makes the world go around.
Thank you for your prompt reply Mr P.
Synthetic 2 stroke oils are very expensive. I think I will just stick to the cheap 2 stroke oil that has kept my old Stilh 034 purring since the 1980s. People send you hate mail? I don't understand people that give videos thumbs down. If you don't like it don't watch it giving it a thumbs down isn't going to change it! Like you said, it makes the world go around...
I agree
Suggest that a semisynthetic oil is better for a high revving air cooled engine. Straight mineral, understand better for main bearings, but less so for upper cylinder / ring lubrication.
JASO, standard was introduced because older mineral oils failed, & high revving bikes were suffering from heat seize. 1980's, I understand.
I need 1:25 ratio for my kids dirt bike so with a 16 oz bottle of 2 stroke oil I need 3.125 gallons of gas. I just use the oil ratio calculator on Google.
good old google. thanks Andrew
Hi, Bruce. I've been watching a number of your mower videos and am hopeful for advice. I have a Toro self-propelled 22" recycler mower with a Briggs and Stratton engine. I was mowing a week ago, turned it off, and it wouldn't start up again. I've tried changing the oil, cleaning the carburetor, new spark plug, blew out the air filter... Nothing seems to be working. After sitting a long while, it will start/sputter if tilted back a bit. It will even eventually grow to almost full speed, but then abruptly stops. I'm really strapped for cash and am desperate to fix this on my own if possible. Do you have any other suggestions? Thanks for taking the time to read and consider this!
And yes, it has gas. :)
Most likely needs a new carburetor, or a serious deep cleaning of the carburetor involving disassembling the carburetor completely. The ethanol in fuel today quickly destroys carburetors.
Hi cookie, make sure your jet is clean. A lot of people look at how the jet looks on the outside when the holes are still plugged! good luck. Oh ya make sure you have new gas in the tank too! :)
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A little heavy on the oil isn't as big of a deal as not enough is it?
now days the 2 stroke oils are so good you can add a tiny bit more but do not go from 50-1 to 25-1 I like 45-1 unless the machine is old like my old Homelite saw. 30-1
@@BrucesShop I've seen some oils that recommend as little as 100:1. It doesn't seem to bother the cheapo weed eater I bought, but we shall see!
Hey Bruce, accidentally stripped out the head on an old Tecumseh motor. Is it possible to re-thread it or does the head have to be replaced?
The spark plug hole??? as the others are just a 5/16 hole . You can use a helicoil on the threads. Just google that along with donnyboy73 video.
Searched for "Mixing 2 stoke oil with petrol". Just watched 5 videos about this. None of them including this one actually demonstrate what I searched for.
Why would that be?
Are you looking for oil concentration? Eg 40-1
@@BrucesShop Looking for American gallon mixture rates?
@@georgehand1534 Yes I could use that. Not for me but for subscriber reference.
Metric is awsume to use; when you want to make less fuel towards the end of the season you can make as little as you need; 1 qt=1 tbs &1tsp; or.. 20ml SIMPLE!!!
Champ . Cheers
Thanks Benny
I just bought a 2 stroke 49 cc gas scooter I do the same thing ?
Measure Measure Measure.
Is there any additive to neutralize the effects of ethanol on lawnmower engines?
I use stabil. Some people don't but make sure the fuel doesn't get old.
Yes!
Use BP Ultimate gasoline. It does not contain ethanol.
Google this for the answer. "Does BP ultimate gasoline contain ethanol. "
This looks really tedious. Guess I'll get used to it eventually though
It isn't that bad. I have and I am 61
my brother ran a tank of 50:1 in a motor that was supposed to take 32:1. do you think 1 tank would cause any issues?
Well I had a friend wreck one by doing that BUT try some 32-1 and see if it is OK. Modern lubricants are better that they used to be.
Bruce Pender it was actually his neighbor's. when he was done using it, he topped it off with what he had, and later, Google told him it was the wrong mixture. With what was left in the tank, it is probably closer to 40:1. I would plead ignorance lol 😳
It should be OK
if only bill nye the science guy was here
Too fun.
You had a commercial for this poop ??? (C) See U Next Tuesday
Thanks. They aren't all academy award winners. haha
for 50-1 ratio add 20ml per 1 litre of gas. it's not rocket science.
True That is easy but if it was a gallon or 2 U.S.Quarts is part of the video.
@@BrucesShop yeah well one quart is pretty much one litre. do the math lol.
I apologize to you meant no disrespect again sorry thank you for the video
No issues. I am just different than most of my viewers.
sir kindly tell me what is a 2 stroke oil?
Some engine are 4 stroke. On those the oil goes into the crankcase of the engine to lubricate. .
On a 2 stroke engine the oil is mixed with the gas to lubricate the engine when it is running. There is no oil inside the motor. Chain saws and weed eaters are the types of tools that are 2 stroke.
thank you so much sir for the reply.
And your point was what ?
measure your gas oil mix. thanks
1gallen of gas only mix on little bottle of 2cycle oil 50 to 1 ratio and their we go I'm ready to weed eat my own yards
We are metric up here in Canada. it is actually easier to calculate. A litre is 1000 ml divide by 50 is 20 ml. of oil per litre
Get a 5 liter jug !!!!!
You did not have a plastic jug - you had a glass one gallon jug, like the rest of us
I am sorry I have never owned a glass jug. I missed your comment. Maybe it looks like glass on screen.
This shit Hard Bruh
Why didnt they teach us this shit in school?
Plus america different we use gallons not millileaters or whatever,
Fuck it then
You will go to metric. There are only 2 countries that don't use metric. I am not being disrespectful.
You can't export business if you aren't on Metric. Here is a link FYI.
www.google.ca/search?rlz=1C1CHBD_enCA740CA740&q=Which+countries+don%27t+use+metric&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi3jdvEjbDWAhWKrlQKHfPdADsQvwUIJSgA&biw=1057&bih=620
Bruce Pender Yea fam in in america, I tried to convert it to The metric system, didnt work . oh well. thanks anyway
It is just sizes that are different. Nothing else. It is based on water. 1000 ml in a litre. (litre is similar to a quart) 1 cubic centimetre (CC) is a square cm of water which is a centimetre in length. 100 centimetres is a meter which is just more that a yard. 2.54 centimetres in an inch. One litre of water is a kilogram of weight. It is basic science. Not just words that mean something different in each measurement like the old system. We converted up here in Canada years ago and to be honest the old system (What the U.S. uses) is becoming confusing and I am 61. Temperature. Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius (32 F) and boils at 100 degrees (the old 212). It takes a bit of work but today in Alberta we were at 10 degrees Celsius which is about 50 F.
Bruce Pender I appriciate you for tyna help, But this aint gonna work for me. if i do something wrong and burn up the engine imma be all the way messed up so i just aint gon mess with weedeaters. If only I actually had someone to show me what the hell to do then id learn but its whatever. Ima just leave it be. i aimt got 100 to buy another weedeater if i put too much/little oil.
Have a great day man.
Well Thanks for the polite reply. We can all do that. Have a great day.
Standard not metric !!!
I understand. There are only 2 countries that are not metric now The U.S. and Liberia in Africa. Your military uses it all the time.
www.google.ca/search?q=contries+that+don%27t+use+metric.&rlz=1C1CHBD_enCA740CA740&oq=contries+that+don%27t+use+metric.&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.9511j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Sorry I fell asleep What did he say? No. don't bother
Well I understand. However, you are not watching a Steven Spielberg production. I went to your channel and noticed you have not made any videos. So, I will make you a deal!!! I will make sure I improve my videos and at the same time I want you to make one video of something you like. I will watch it and enjoy your effort. This is a very difficult thing to do on a budget as there is only one person producing the entertainment. There is no one else doing this. Including----- Ideas, Filming, Production and Editing, Sound and Lighting. I hope you enjoy my other productions and I truly want you to enjoy my other videos.
Bruce Pender
A Retired Guy Making Videos.
@@BrucesShop Your tolerance shames me. And I apologise if I seemed rude at all. I just found myself saying " oh do get on with it. The very last thing I want is a poor attempt at an American film. Although I am inclined toward the famous quote from Dragnet "just give us the facts madam - we just want the facts" Regarding your challenge, I wouldn't stand a chance I decline defeated.
this isn't rocket science