I am running a Pettit Rebuilt motor and have been using Protec-R in the gas to keep my seals lubricated.

I am trying to find out the equilavalent oil to mix in my gas that does not have to be purchased by pettit. I have been told that it is a marine oil, but I don't know what type or weight. (synthetic, 2-stroke, inboard, outboard motors,.etc. . . .)

 

2-stroke will do the job. I use Protec-R also, but 2-stroke when I run out. I pour about 4-6 ounces in with each fill up.

 

any ill effects of using an oil additive? i know i've read about it before, but i'd like some first hand opinions.

 

Depends on the type of 2stroke you use. Some of them will produce more smoke from the exhaust. I have been using a motorcycle 2 stroke oil for the past year with no ill effects. The motorcycle oil is "ashless" or something, ill check the name when I get home. Some things that i noticed with the 2 stroke, is that my temps seem to be about 5 degrees less, idles smoother, and better engine response.

ALI

 

tcw-3 2 stoke oil. comes in a big blue jug at napa

 

Thanks, for the reply.
I will be going to purchase some 2-stroke marine oil or motorcycle oil.

I use to use Protec-R but I am not friends with Pettit anymore.

 

I use Klotz Synthetic 2-stroke oil. It says on the jug "pre-mix" only. I heard rumer that Klotz makes the oil for Pettit. I told Cam once the stuff I was using and he said it was cool.. Take it for what it's worth. When it comes to my FD I trust no one more than Cam.

 

It wont hurt your engine. but putting too much it will lower your GAS OCTANE. or not pass SMOKE TEST

 

Any concern over fouling spark plugs with Protek-R? For what its worth, Peter Farrell says gas additives are unecessary.