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Old 03-03-2009 | 08:52 AM
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I need to select my glow fuel for the coming season. I have two choice and I want to know if both are equivalent.

Power Master
Magnum

I usually buy the Power Master Mean & Green full Synthetic but the Magnum is cheaper. I use only OS motor, 46 AX and 55 AX. I fly both during the summer and winter ( around minus 5-10 C ). Normally I use 10% during summer and 15% during winter. Any suggestion between theses two brand ?

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Old 03-03-2009 | 09:54 AM
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I have been a Power Master user for many years. I use only 10 percent nitro with a synthetic and castor oil blend. Just kinda stuck on what works for me I suppose. Good Luck, Dave
Old 03-03-2009 | 11:00 AM
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Power Master has a little better reputation than Magnum

I doubt if it'll make much difference

If the cost is the same why not stick with Power Master
Old 03-03-2009 | 11:59 AM
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I burn what ever 15% fuel I can find on sale. That's mostly Power Master. I have never seen my engines run any different between name brands.
Old 03-03-2009 | 03:01 PM
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I love the Power Master, $13.99/gal.
Old 03-03-2009 | 03:17 PM
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Whoa!!!! 14 yankee green backs a gal. How about 22 to 25 in the great state of Michigan. Moving to OK
Old 03-03-2009 | 03:21 PM
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I love the Power Master, $13.99/gal.
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Where in OKC do you buy your fuel?
$13.99/gal sounds like I might need a trip.
Old 03-03-2009 | 03:22 PM
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Only 1.55/gal for 87 at the Walmart gas station too!
Old 03-03-2009 | 03:27 PM
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I love the Power Master, $13.99/gal.
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Where in OKC do you buy your fuel?
$13.99/gal sounds like I might need a trip.

Oklahoma Hobbies & RC, SW corner of I-240 and Pennsylvania Ave. It's more cars and trucks than planes, but he does have the basics when I need them. Makes it nice being only 7 blocks away too!
Old 03-03-2009 | 03:28 PM
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guys don't feel that bad.. I pay like 30 USD per gallon hehehehe I'm thinking on making my own fuel
Old 03-03-2009 | 03:29 PM
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ORIGINAL: brett65

I love the Power Master, $13.99/gal.
brett65
Where in OKC do you buy your fuel?
$13.99/gal sounds like I might need a trip.

Oklahoma Hobbies & RC, SW corner of I-240 and Pennsylvania Ave. It's more cars and trucks than planes, but he does have the basics when I need them. Makes it nice being only 7 blocks away too!
Thanks for the info. I'll stop in there the next time I am up there.
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Warningshot, are you near Durant, Lake Texoma area?
Old 03-03-2009 | 09:55 PM
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Warningshot, are you near Durant, Lake Texoma area?
I am about 60 miles east of there, near Hugo.

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