2-cycle oil as a fuel add in 4-cycle engine

[SecondMonkey]

Originally Posted By: Eddie
With several 2 cycle oil types, what type of 2 cycle oil would you consider the best? TCW 11, TCW 3, snow mobile 2c oil, 2c motor cycle oil and on and on. Ed


I use TCW-3 outboard oil, because it's specifically designed for water cooled engines, leaner ratios, and more deposit cleaning than other types.

 

[mckennaiii]

Is Valvoline going to discontinue this product?

Name 2-Cycle Outboard Marine Oil - NMMA(BIA) TC-W3 Certified
Size Quart
Part VV467
UPC 0-74130-00467-2

 

[cosynthetics]

Originally Posted By: JHZR2
Ive been putting 1-2 oz of amsoil saber outboard as an additive in my 91 BMW 318i, and it runs great, seemingly slightly stronger!

JMH


Per how many gal fill? I just picked up some saber outboard today. Gonna run in the 540.

 

[jmac]

TCW 3 would be best as it should have lowest emissions - is supposed to be near zero ash, and is spec'ed for water cooled engines so should typically be lower flash point.

 

[TallPaul]

Originally Posted By: mckennaiii
Is Valvoline going to discontinue this product?

Name 2-Cycle Outboard Marine Oil - NMMA(BIA) TC-W3 Certified
Size Quart
Part VV467
UPC 0-74130-00467-2
That's what their rep told me.

 

[mckennaiii]

Email from Valovine:

We will be discontinuing the production of the #vv467 2-Cycle Marine, but the 2-Cycle Multipurpose Oil #vv461 in the quarts, is the exact same product. All of Valvolines 2-Cycle TCW3 rated oils are the same thing, just in different containers.

 

[Eddie]

TCW-3 it is then. I will use it in a 1 to 500 ratio (2.5 Oz per 10 gallons of fuel) unless someone has a better suggestion. Thank You. Ed Hayes

 

[Audi Junkie]

I'd double the dose for the first run to coat the fuel parts. I use more like 3oz/10g. Thanks to Rangerdood, we see Valv 2c is on sale at AZ for about $2/q.

 

[Eddie]

Will do that audi J.

 

[cosynthetics]

I added 8oz of Sabre Outboard today : ) We'll see how it goes.

 

[Audi Junkie]

My bad on the Valvoline 2c oil sale, it's 4-stroke MC oil.

 

[axjohn]

Would this be of interest/value to the discussion?

I just found Mag1 Marine TC-W3 2 Cycle Motor oil on sale at Pep Boys.

16 oz = $2.79
32 oz = $4.29
1 gallon = $8.99

Would this be a "quality" substitute for the Valvoline?

 

[Eddie]

Dang: Pennzoil at WM was $4.89 per quart of TW3 2C oil & $12.89 for a 4 quart jug.

 

[Audi Junkie]

I use PZ Marine SemiSyn from AA for $10/g. Hard to beat that.

 

[Eddie]

That would be Advanced Auto?
Originally Posted By: Audi Junkie
I use PZ Marine SemiSyn from AA for $10/g. Hard to beat that.

 

[Audi Junkie]

Yepperz.

 

[katsdad]

Wonder if adding this to FP60 would create another "special brew"

 

[Eddie]

Advanced AP today. $2.98 per quart for Pennzoil TCW3.

 

[SecondMonkey]

[censored], I can't get TCW-3 for less than $15/gallon around here.

 

[brandontyler65]

so i have been giving this a try in my 03 hyundai i have noticed smoother idle and quieter engine i also let my folks and g/f drive it and i didn;t say a thing they asked if i did anything and i said no i run 1:500 ratio. i also noticed a slight increase in fuel economy