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Old 10-09-2006, 09:21 AM
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Default RE: Gas octane and 2 stroke oil mix in a ZDZ?

That mix does not meet the recommendations for ZDZ, especially if it's new...

According to information shipped with my engines from RC Showcase, the break in ratio using either semi-synthetic or synthetic oil is supposed to be 32/1 for four gallons, then 40/1 afterward with premium grade fuel for both.

ZDZ's website just says 40/1 with no mention of a break in ratio.

The listing for the octane rating from ZDZ says 95+ octane, but I think some of that has to do with gasoline octane readings being determined in a slightly different way between Europe and the USA as the normal highest octane rating you see here (research + method /2 IIRC) is 91. This is an average of the octane ratings using the two common methods.

You can run what you want, but if you have problems and need warranty work, you may not get it.

I won't get into oil brand recommendations as that's a whole 'nother can of worms... [8D]