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Old 02-07-2016, 07:15 AM
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Default DLE35RA GAS:OIL ratio

A quick question, I know this info exists in numerous places in the Forums, did a search, came back with a ton of stuff to wade through, most was extraneous, what type of oil, etc; I have a brand new DLE35RA, the manual calls for a 30:1 GAS/OIL ratio; is this just for 'BREAK-IN'; I run 40:1 on everything else, I think I even ran this breaking-in new DLE 55 Engines, never had a problem; is the 35 different, or can I use 40:1 without a problem as well, I guess I could just put a little extra oil in the fuel can? any info would be appreciated, thanks!

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Old 02-08-2016, 02:23 AM
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In my opinion, 40-1 is okay if you have adequate cooling. I use 32-1 because it's easier to measure 4 ounces to a gallon rather that 3 and some percentage. I like to keep things simple!
Old 02-08-2016, 06:46 AM
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Same as lifer, mine runs well on 32 to 1, Husky or Stihl synthetic, can't go wrong.
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Same as the above. I run 32:1 because it is easy to measure and remember. Further, I see no advantages to running less oil.

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Old 02-08-2016, 09:18 AM
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Keep it simple is my motto.
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Originally Posted by Truckracer
Same as the above. I run 32:1 because it is easy to measure and remember. Further, I see no advantages to running less oil.
I too am 32 to 1 in everything. If my duty cycle needs increase, I will use more oil.

I have heard people complain about cleaning their planes after use when more oil is used. Me I would rather clean then repair or replace!
Old 02-08-2016, 10:09 AM
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dasintex-

The smaller engines do like more oil, and current thinking says it doesn't hurt anything to run extra in the bigger ones as long as you're using decent oil.

I think you'd be OK at 40:1 after break in. A lot of us though (myself included) are going for easiest way out and going with a single gas can, running whatever mix your smallest engine demands. This leaves me running 20:1 in everything. Have been doing that for a couple of seasons now with no known issues other than having to clean them more often. That's a negligible price to pay for the simplicity one gas can provides in my mind, so that's my vote. -Al
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Me forth, 32:1
I run my BME 61 twin and my DLE 35 with the same gas mix, the twin was running with a 50:1 mix before, the extra oil has come with some benefits.

Also what Al said.

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Old 02-08-2016, 11:33 AM
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As far as cleanup goes, even at 32-1, it's a heck of a lot less to clean up compared to glow fuel with 20% oil!!!
Old 02-08-2016, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Truckracer
Same as the above. I run 32:1 because it is easy to measure and remember. Further, I see no advantages to running less oil.
Add me to the 32to one list for everything from day one forward 20 to 55 CC.No bench break in.Get a fairly good tune and put it in the air.I'm 80 years old don't have a lot of time left,can't waste it bench running engines.
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Old 02-09-2016, 05:25 PM
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At almost 73 I am solidly with you bcchi! Got in my first flight monday for year on my Ultra Stick /VV20 cc. Loved it as I really wasn't rusty at all! 5 flights of 10-12 mins. Have a Escapade MX with a DLE 35 ra and an Inversa 33 with the evo 33cc ready to go, Life is good ! Gonna burn lots of 32 to 1 this year, hopefully.

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