Pre-Mixing? Why?
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Pre-Mixing? Why?
I've read, and searched a little, but why pre-mix? Is this for modified engines or all FC's? I'm new with this car & it's a bit used. 135K miles on an NA vert.. I'll probably rebuild the engine someday, but hopefully not for at least a year. Is premixing something i should consider?
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Pre-mixing is adding 2-cycle oil to your gas like you would a 2-cycle engine. This is done becuase rotaries actually inject oil into the chamber to lubricate the rotor seals. The reason you would pre-mix is because 2-cycle oil is meant to burn, while regular oil isn't. Burning regular oil can leave carbon deposits in the engine, plus 2-cycle oil is just better for this purpose. Its used more on modified/racing cars, but its benificial to all rotaries. Usually people remove the OMP, which is what adds oil in the engine, but I think you can do it a little even with it still working.
Edit: or is it 2-stroke oil? My brain is totally fried right now.
Edit: or is it 2-stroke oil? My brain is totally fried right now.
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thanks for the link, that was really what i was looking for. I don't know if i wanna go with disconnecting my oil injection system right now. Anyone have experience using a light premix (400:1) as that article suggests as a precaution? Will it help make an older engine last a little longer before a rebuild is needed?
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oh! found another thread on this & found out that some fairly experienced guys leave the omp intact in addition to premixing. just didn't mention suggested ratio... is 400:1 good enough just in case the omp fails?
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