Oil dilemma
#26

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‘I always fill all mine up before October…..since they change the diesel to winter diesel where I live….and I don’t want to have that….in the spring I’m good for a little while…then I fill them as required….
#29
I use a bottle of BioBor mix that I have added dye to, this then dyes the fuel. Since I always add the BioBor and oil at the same time I am covered.
Search for Kero dye, there are lots of places that sell dyes of any color to color the kero in decorative oil lamps. You need VERY LITTLE to dye the fuel.
For the BioBor mix I use 1 oz BioBor to 15 oz of fuel and a few drops of dye. this mixture is then the recommended dosage for 1 oz to treat 5 gallons of fuel. I use one of the bottles that has the built in one oz measuring cup for measuring out the dose for the 5 gal fuel jug.
If you are using jugs of oil you could add the dye right to the oil jug.
Search for Kero dye, there are lots of places that sell dyes of any color to color the kero in decorative oil lamps. You need VERY LITTLE to dye the fuel.
For the BioBor mix I use 1 oz BioBor to 15 oz of fuel and a few drops of dye. this mixture is then the recommended dosage for 1 oz to treat 5 gallons of fuel. I use one of the bottles that has the built in one oz measuring cup for measuring out the dose for the 5 gal fuel jug.
If you are using jugs of oil you could add the dye right to the oil jug.
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#31

Just put a few ounces of unoiled fuel in a glass jar. Then put a similar amount of suspect oil in a similar jar.
The oiled fuel will probably look slightly orange / brown in colour.
Standing both glasses in sunshine will probably enhance the coloration due the effect of UV on the oil which darkens it.
Works on the oil I use, Turbonycoil and probably similar other oils used in full size jets, BP Exon, Mobil.
The oiled fuel will probably look slightly orange / brown in colour.
Standing both glasses in sunshine will probably enhance the coloration due the effect of UV on the oil which darkens it.
Works on the oil I use, Turbonycoil and probably similar other oils used in full size jets, BP Exon, Mobil.
#32

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Just put a few ounces of unoiled fuel in a glass jar. Then put a similar amount of suspect oil in a similar jar.
The oiled fuel will probably look slightly orange / brown in colour.
Standing both glasses in sunshine will probably enhance the coloration due the effect of UV on the oil which darkens it.
Works on the oil I use, Turbonycoil and probably similar other oils used in full size jets, BP Exon, Mobil.
The oiled fuel will probably look slightly orange / brown in colour.
Standing both glasses in sunshine will probably enhance the coloration due the effect of UV on the oil which darkens it.
Works on the oil I use, Turbonycoil and probably similar other oils used in full size jets, BP Exon, Mobil.
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#36

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For a lot of years, JetCat said no to diesel. A few years ago they said "okay". I've been messing with JetCats for the last several years, JetCat has since removed the approval to run diesel and in my experience with the models I've given away (I'm old, Estate deal) the JetCats WILL NOT like desel) in fact, this guy I gave the models to cannot even get them to run owing to a change in field elvation and the fact that he INSISTS on buying diesel because his Jet Central engines and KingTech engines will run it. The JecCats will NOT play with diesel, at least low sulphur USA diesel, which is not nearly as good as the Europeans have available.
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For a lot of years, JetCat said no to diesel. A few years ago they said "okay". I've been messing with JetCats for the last several years, JetCat has since removed the approval to run diesel and in my experience with the models I've given away (I'm old, Estate deal) the JetCats WILL NOT like desel) in fact, this guy I gave the models to cannot even get them to run owing to a change in field elvation and the fact that he INSISTS on buying diesel because his Jet Central engines and KingTech engines will run it. The JecCats will NOT play with diesel, at least low sulphur USA diesel, which is not nearly as good as the Europeans have available.
#39
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Few guys use the Mr funnel, which separates water from any fuel, it's recommended to filter every time you mix fuel.
Diesel is harder to start in cooler weather and is just dirtier fuel and smokes alot.
#40

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The same can be said about Jeta and Kerosene if your purchase from a big bulk store and not from a petroleum distributor the quality is a lot different.
Few guys use the Mr funnel, which separates water from any fuel, it's recommended to filter every time you mix fuel.
Diesel is harder to start in cooler weather and is just dirtier fuel and smokes alot.
Few guys use the Mr funnel, which separates water from any fuel, it's recommended to filter every time you mix fuel.
Diesel is harder to start in cooler weather and is just dirtier fuel and smokes alot.
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#42

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Okay I guess the aviation fuel is highly checked for quality; some guys have purchased five gallons of Kerosene from Home Depot and had water in it . They also forgot to filter the filter with Mr Funnel to remove the water contamination and had two hours running with failed take-offs attempts as the turbine won't hold a setting. which to fresh JetA and all was good. You have good sources for fuel quality.
day and nights….I used diesel…..I didn’t talked about kero…don’t know, since I have zero interest to use it…even at some even they give 5 gallons of jet fuel free I gave mine away
I pretty much hate the smell of jet fuel.
#43
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So you only burn diesel fuel and have good performance that's great. Getting fuel from a busy truck stop is the best way to ensure good quality, probably go through four to six superbee trailers of fuel in a day so 254000- 381000 liter.
#44

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My jet A is $5.42 a gallon. I also run the Jetcat oil which has that additive for static. Most of the diesel guys don’t have that additive because they use 2 stroke oil. My engine can run on diesel but I’ve never tried it. Diesel here is like $4.99 a gallon. JetCentral engine is what I have.
#45

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My jet A is $5.42 a gallon. I also run the Jetcat oil which has that additive for static. Most of the diesel guys don’t have that additive because they use 2 stroke oil. My engine can run on diesel but I’ve never tried it. Diesel here is like $4.99 a gallon. JetCentral engine is what I have.
In the jet only club I fly, I don’t think anyone is using 2 Stroke oil…don’t know where you take that from….
#46
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Using two-stroke oil will not lubricate as well.. quite a few manufacturers don't suggest using it. Might be sending it in before that 25 hour mark with 2-stroke oil Lol.
#47
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Well, seem JetCentral does allow for two-stroke oil ...... okay.
I stand corrected .... just weird!!

I stand corrected .... just weird!!

#48

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Correct. They say all is fine with it. Again never tried diesel so it’s all convince driven. Does the king tech oil have that static additive inside? BVM sells it. My point is if that static additive needed or not? If it is, then that also has to be calculated in the cost per gallon for me. Everyone used that jet a turbine oil. Then someone said it was bad for you etc. Soon someone will say something else.
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This what the site says about Kingtech oil:
Excellent Air Release and Anti-Foaming and Anti-Static Properties
Careful use of additives to ensure quick air release without foaming while prevent static buildup. Quick air release helps minimize cavitation and slow oxidation, maintaining system performance. New zinc/phosphorous additive to minimize wear in high speed
and high pressure vane.
Excellent Air Release and Anti-Foaming and Anti-Static Properties
Careful use of additives to ensure quick air release without foaming while prevent static buildup. Quick air release helps minimize cavitation and slow oxidation, maintaining system performance. New zinc/phosphorous additive to minimize wear in high speed
and high pressure vane.



