Which oil do you use?
11-08-2015, 08:51 AM
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Which oil do you use?
Hi guys,
I own several JetsMunt turbines and run them all with Mobil DTE light only, no additional 2-stroke oil.
just wanted to ask what other oil you guys are using and where you buy it (in the UK)
Ulrich
I own several JetsMunt turbines and run them all with Mobil DTE light only, no additional 2-stroke oil.
just wanted to ask what other oil you guys are using and where you buy it (in the UK)
Ulrich
06-16-2017, 09:45 AM
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Two turbines and so far I will only ever use Kingtech. $90 for 2 gallons shipped and gets here in 3 days max from Pacific RC Jets
https://www.pacificrcjet.com/collect...-oil-2-gallons
https://www.pacificrcjet.com/collect...-oil-2-gallons
06-16-2017, 02:19 PM
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DTE Light ISO 32... Not familer withe the " 24 "... I would be careful on that... I buy it in 5 gallon buckets for $ 80.00US.. Works great 5%, Running in Jet Central, AMT, and JetCat... No issues. A lot cheaper that Turbine oil/quarts and is Human Friendly...
Dan
Dan
06-16-2017, 03:46 PM
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The best place to buy it is McMaster-Carr. Stock # 2158K14.
https://www.mcmaster.com/#mobil-dte-oil/=183ls9a
06-16-2017, 06:27 PM
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Anthony,
Mobile has several different types of oil that carry the DTE designation. Light, Medium, or Heavy is merely an indicator of the viscosity. It can get confusing.
If it makes you feel any better, check on Dreamwork's website and you will see that they sell DTE Light Circulating Oil for turbine use. That's what I have been using for years.
Joe
Mobile has several different types of oil that carry the DTE designation. Light, Medium, or Heavy is merely an indicator of the viscosity. It can get confusing.
If it makes you feel any better, check on Dreamwork's website and you will see that they sell DTE Light Circulating Oil for turbine use. That's what I have been using for years.
Joe
07-23-2017, 05:05 AM
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I have recently switched to Kingtech oil, which is Based in Shell T32 Light Turbine oil. in my Merlin 140. I used DTE mobil circulating oil for years..no complaints.. Recently I have had algae issues and started adding Biobor JF to the oil. so basically its the same as Kingtech oil, which has biocide and anti static.. same as the jet cat oil.
My source of DTE is Todd. He also sells Jetcat Oil. I buy direct KT oil. No doubt the best value is DTE, but by the time i put the additives in its a wash.
I have a friend that buys T32 in 5 Gal, and adds Biobor JF, and anti static, and has run hundreds of gallons of fuel through is planes with that. He just pours the oil into quart containers, adds the additives and that sits until its time to mix..
I have run Amsoil Dominator at 5%.. it coked up the turbine at that mix.. at 2.5% it might be ok, its very high quality oil, and it would really over wet the bearings int eh rear.. I tested it for a couple years for Wren.. we abandoned it after that.. they didn't want to go to 3% again.. I see that others run it at 2.5% with success.
I know a few guys that run the Klotz Light 2 stroke oil and have zero issues.. its readily available as well.
So the answer?... it depends.. the bearings simply need an oil imbedded in the paraffin that does a drip/spin on the main shaft. It doesn't burn until it comes off the rear bearing and hits the turbine wheel..
If you hear a "ting ting" noise when your turbine is spinning down, that was a sign of coking..
Our conclusion back then.. any good oil that stays dissolved for 2 weeks in a jar of paraffin should work, as long as it doesn't cling to the bearings too much as Amsoil Dominator did at 5%.
YMMV
My source of DTE is Todd. He also sells Jetcat Oil. I buy direct KT oil. No doubt the best value is DTE, but by the time i put the additives in its a wash.
I have a friend that buys T32 in 5 Gal, and adds Biobor JF, and anti static, and has run hundreds of gallons of fuel through is planes with that. He just pours the oil into quart containers, adds the additives and that sits until its time to mix..
I have run Amsoil Dominator at 5%.. it coked up the turbine at that mix.. at 2.5% it might be ok, its very high quality oil, and it would really over wet the bearings int eh rear.. I tested it for a couple years for Wren.. we abandoned it after that.. they didn't want to go to 3% again.. I see that others run it at 2.5% with success.
I know a few guys that run the Klotz Light 2 stroke oil and have zero issues.. its readily available as well.
So the answer?... it depends.. the bearings simply need an oil imbedded in the paraffin that does a drip/spin on the main shaft. It doesn't burn until it comes off the rear bearing and hits the turbine wheel..
If you hear a "ting ting" noise when your turbine is spinning down, that was a sign of coking..
Our conclusion back then.. any good oil that stays dissolved for 2 weeks in a jar of paraffin should work, as long as it doesn't cling to the bearings too much as Amsoil Dominator did at 5%.
YMMV
Last edited by gooseF22; 07-23-2017 at 05:07 AM.
07-24-2017, 09:23 AM
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Will never go back! LOL
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tech-TC-W3-Outboard-2-Cycle-Oil-1-Gallon/16795065?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227017563166&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=79150168488&wl4=pla-110033429328&wl5=9027224&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=16795065&wl13=&veh=sem
So far the only issue has been too much money on my wallet left for beer.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tech-TC-W3-Outboard-2-Cycle-Oil-1-Gallon/16795065?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227017563166&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=79150168488&wl4=pla-110033429328&wl5=9027224&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=16795065&wl13=&veh=sem
So far the only issue has been too much money on my wallet left for beer.
Last edited by FalconWings; 07-24-2017 at 09:25 AM.
