I need feedback on amsoil 2stroke oil

[tecat-z]

Don't really know, other than what has worked for my particuler application. It's also important to remember how far oils have come since the 70's, where synthetic oil was still unheard of. Not to mention the advanced fuels we now have access to. Going back to the 60's , there wasn't even 2stroke specific oil. Just mixed gas with plain old motor oil. As engine technology advanced, so did the need for more reliable lubrication, due to rising engine rpm's and output. Liquid cooling then allowed for tighter tollerances due to more consistent operating temps. Look at 2 cycle outboard engines. They all run at 50-1 and sometimes leaner due to the consistent temps they run at. And they can be idled for hours on end while trolling, and never foul a plug. At least this has been my experience with them. And when you consider the years of service they give you under extreme stress, since there is no coasting with boats, then you can start to understand that a 2 cycle engine only needs (enough) oil to live a very long and powerful life. Any more is just expelled through smoke, or residual oil pumped out the exhaust left to drip all over the place. Careful tolerances of piston to cylinder, PROPER JETTING, and care taken to keep air clean it what extends engine service life. Just a few short years ago when 2 strokes still dominated motocross, they ran their bikes for MAX POWER. They would run as little as 50,70-1. Realize, they were not concerned about engine longevity, just power. And they all ran them on the absolute edge of minimum lubrication, and even then, engine seisures were extremely rare. But, tolerances were so strict, and jetting was so accurate, that this could be done safely. And factory pilots are in no way easy on their engines. In the end, as always, it's all up to the owner of each machine to use and mix whatever oil he, or she feels comfortable with. And what you expect to do with your particular machine.

[blue]

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Rick