What ratio should I run my 2-stroke outboard?
2-STROKE OUTBOARDS (CARBURETED) During the break-in period you should use a 25:1 oil/fuel mixture (1000 mL of oil for every 25 liter of gas). See our oil/fuel chart for more info on the 50:1/25:1 ratios. Tohatsu 2-stroke outboards use TCW3 oil which is specially formulated for 2-stroke outboards.
How much oil do you mix with gas for a 2-stroke boat motor?
2-Stroke Oil Mix Calculator For a 50:1 ratio of gas to oil, use 2.6 fluid ounces of oil per gallon of gas. For a 40:1 mixture, use 3.2 fluid ounces of oil per gallon of gas. For a 32:1 mixture, use 4 fluid ounces of oil per gallon of gas.
What is a 50 to 1 mixture?
You want to mix 2.6 ounces of oil to one gallon of gasoline for a 50:1 mixture. If you’re mixing up two gallons of gasoline you will have to mix 5.2 ounces of oil to two gallons of gasoline for a 50:1 mixture. Remember, 2.6 ounces for one gallon and 5.2 ounces for two gallons of fresh gasoline for a 50:1 mixture.
What is a 50 1 mix?
You want to mix 2.6 ounces of oil to one gallon of gasoline for a 50:1 mixture. If you’re mixing up two gallons of gasoline you will have to mix 5.2 ounces of oil to two gallons of gasoline for a 50:1 mixture. I would recommend using fresh gasoline that has an octane rating of 89.
What happens if you put regular gas in a 2 stroke engine?
If you are using too lean of a gas mix, the pistons will not be lubricated properly, and they will freeze up in time. This happens very quickly when you use regular gas in a two-cycle engine. You will not be able to pull the draw cord to start the blower once the pistons have locked up.
What kind of oil should I use for my Mercury outboard?
For a Mercury two-stroke model, 2- to 20-horsepower outboard motor manufactured before 1980, use a blend of unleaded gasoline with a posted octane minimum of 91 and Mercury or Quicksilver Premium Plus 2-Cycle TC-W3 Outboard Oil at a ration of 50 parts fuel to one part oil.
How big is a 2 cycle marine oil container?
– Provides warranty protection for Mercury, Mariner, Force and Sport Jet 2-cycle engines. Available container sizes: Pint, Quart, Gallon, 2.5 Gallon, 55 Gallon
What kind of fuel does a Mercury Mariner use?
Fuel that exceeds 10% ethanol is not recommended; MERCURY & MARINER FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS. Use a major brand of automotive unleaded petrol (ULP) with a minimum posted octane rating of 91; These recommendations apply to Mercury and Mariner 2-Stroke, 4-Stroke, Verado and OptiMax models unless specified otherwise (ref to “Notes & Exceptions” following)
What kind of oil does a 2 cycle engine use?
– Provides warranty protection for Mercury, Mariner, Force and Sport Jet and M2 Jet Drive 2-cycle engines. Available container sizes: Pint, Quart, Gallon, 2.5 Gallon, 55 Gallon A synthetic blend 2-Cycle engine oil specifically formulated and developed to meet the needs of: OptiMax and Direct Fuel Injected (DFI) 2-cycle outboard engines.