Mavrik!

JC manual sais 2.5% 2T fully synthetic cycle oil.

Can I run 5% turbine oil in my Rabbit???

What are the pros and cons??

This way I only have 1 fuel for all turbines!!!!

Mav

readyturn

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Good question, as I have a Rabbit also.....

Rick

joeflyer

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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8302183/tm.htm

Mavrik!

OK cool. Sorry for the double up question.

I will now change to 5% turbine oil. I have never used turbine oil so, what is the best turbine oil to use??? The local airport uses Shell products only!

Mav

sailing1

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Well being able to run 5% turbine oil in your Rabbit (I have a Rabbit and a Super Eagle) does fit into the "PRO" side of your question. On the "CON" side of the equation, you will spend twice as much on turbine oil using a 5% mix. It may not seem like a big cost, but if you burn 5 gallons of fuel everytime out you will be saving $15-20 per day, depending on what you pay for turbine oil.

knobby1

Hey Chris,
I have plenty of Mobil Jet-II turbine oil if you need it, (approx 80 litres) just drop by my place one day and i'll sort some out for you....!

And obviously, the turbine oils which were listed and approved by Eric are more than ok to use.

Cheers,
Smithy.

Mavrik!

Thanks guys for the clarification and Pros/Cons. Yes I make 5% twice as much as 2.5% also bugger!

Brett, thx for the offer. I will be in contact shortly! Good to catch up at Temora also and thanks for being my helper/caller!

Chris

Mavrik!

Another question!

JC recommend Synthetic 2C motorcycle oil 2.5%.

Can we then use 2.5% turbine oil in the Rabbit???????

Mav

BluFox

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Mav:

2.5% mix ratio is what Jet Central recommends for all its turbines. This applies to turbine oil as well as All synthetic motorcycle oil. Our Bee is the only one which may act up if using 5% oil ratio. Using 5% oil ratio does not affect the LifeTime Warranty of Jet Central Turbines.

Thanks,
Eric

Mavrik!

Eric,

Thanks for the clarification.

In summary Jet Central turbines can run 2.5% Turbine oil or 2T Synthetic oil for all turbines. They can also run 5% 2T or turbine oil with the exception of the bee and the warranty will not be affected.

Got it.

Cheers,

Mav

HenryRG

Mavrik!

I have been running my JC P80, P120, 2 Bees, and an Eagle on 4% turbine, JET A1. My Bees seam to do about 25hours, between services. JC s are too young/little used to give any useful data. My Wren Supersports, MW54 and Mw44s all seem to run quite happily on this mix as well. You may think I am slightly nuts to run on a compromise but life is too short to carry different mixes for different models.

regards

hyperdyne

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I thought Wren said that 3% was their minimum, so you should actually be ok.

How do your bees perform on 4%? I am trying to figure out how to manage different fuel mixes for different turbines.

joeflyer

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I have three Wrens (3% recommended) and a JC Falcon (2.5% recommended) so I run a 3.5% mix just to be a little bit on the safe side. That's one quart turbine oil per 7 gallons of kero.

Joe