Hey I was wondering how long the .18 engines from redcat usually last. How many gallons? I was on a forum talkin about how crappy trx engines are and I wanted to know how long I should expect my engine to last(if i take care of it right).

should last longer than any trx will. Just make sure you break it in with the heat cycle method.

heat cycle method? sorry dontt know what it is.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=397

yeah with a proper breakin cycle it should last just as long as any other engine. As long as you treat it with care.

It also helps to run a good quality fuel, with around 10-12% oil content.

I read it and he said "For proper engine break-in, run your engine for three minutes and a total of five times, letting the engine cool between runs. what? either thats a typo or im dumb...i prefer answer 1. thanks

you run it for 3 minutes, shut it down, let it cool with the piston at bottom dead center. You do that 5 times.

he he he... read times as minutes, i tend to do stuff like that alot.[sm=bananahead.gif] thanks for your help!