GR002 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I have used Castrol Racing one oil since I started paramotoring ( I think Castrol changed the name a few years ago ). Does any body use any thing else in their Mosters and if so what mixture ratio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedddo Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I'm using Valvoline fully synthetic 2 stroke oil I bought from Halfords. It's about £13 per litre from memory. I'm running 50:1 in my Moster Plus, but this is early days for me having just got my kit, so perhaps others are more qualified to chip in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Jackson Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I only use Castrol Racing 2T oil in my Moster (probably the same as Castrol Racing One) 40:1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dariuszk24 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Or this one http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-926-motul-800-2t-factory-line-off-road-fully-synthetic-motorcycle-engine-oil.aspx Its little better than castrol 2T Especially in summer and hot wheater Viscosity are higher in 100 °C =better lubricating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Didn't Vitorazzi state that you should use Motul 710 not 800 for their Moster engines? (I swear by 800 for my Polini motor though). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viscosity_index So if you want slightly higher than Motul 800, go Maxima http://www.maximausa.com/product/formula-k2/ But I think this is just guessing without real tests (and that's expensive). Use what's recommended, similar or what you believe in. If you have real problems, investigate. If it works, don't fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manny Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Interesting discussion, fellas. I was just out today, buying some bits for my FreshBreeze Simonini. I don't know the first thing about 2stroke engines.(but I am learning) My manual actually states: The fuel should have 98 octane or 100LL. The best oil is Castrol RS 2T. Mix is 2% in addition to the fuel. That is verbatim from the manual. I am surprised that they actually name an oil. Some questions : 1) 98 octane - that's Super/4Star right? Should I be buying Shell V-power Nitro+ or is that advertising b.s.? People say: don't buy supermarket fuel, but then even Wikipedia says, all fuel is same, until vendors add their additives. And then there is the Ethanol contents E5 = 5% is the standard. Some companies add more but that should be labelled E10 or even E15. My understanding is that we should stay away! 2) What difference does the type of oil make? Since we cannot see what is happening in the engine, it's all hypothetical until something goes bang, right? Dariuszk24's comment makes sense, but does that apply to us all? Just in hot or cold weather? When and how would I feel the difference? 19 hours ago, Dariuszk24 said: Viscosity are higher in 100 °C =better lubricating Thanks, Manny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas_whitmore Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Silkolene comp 2 plus ' fully syn" because it turns the fuel red and easy to see . cas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi k Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 If any of you read the actual properties from the actual oil makers you would get a shock, Just because it has a recognized makers name does not make it 100% better or different from the not so well known brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manny Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 11 minutes ago, kiwi k said: If any of you read the actual properties from the actual oil makers you would get a shock, Just because it has a recognized makers name does not make it 100% better or different from the not so well known brands. You mean it's a marketing ploy? Surly not! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 23 hours ago, Casper said: If it works, don't fix it. Something I learned in the ARMY If it ain't broke, don't fix it! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 1 hour ago, kiwi k said: If any of you read the actual properties from the actual oil makers you would get a shock, Just because it has a recognized makers name does not make it 100% better or different from the not so well known brands. If the motor manufacturer says use it ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vseyes Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I have purchased a Polini Thor 100, and Castrol TTS has always been used in this machine so naturally I wish to continue using that brand, but to purchase Castrol TTS does not seem so straightforward as I thought. Packaging is varied, therefore I am not confident of contents being the same, it may be that TTS has been superseded?? Is Castrol TTS still available? What do other Polini users use?? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Some competition pilots, as well as Polini, recommended to me to use Motul 800 in the 100. Always did, never had any issues with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Only problem with premium oils is the price, not the quality of the products. It's almost more interesting to know where the limit is, and what oil you shouldn't use. Premium oil and you don't have to worry, my engine is so clean I sometimes wonder if I have any oil in it at all. Almost no carbon deposit. A much cheaper oil would surly work, but guess I have to clean the engine more often to be on the safe side. Choosing Fuel and Oil - Jeff Goin "Avgas or Mogas? Castrol or Pennzoil? 2% or 3%? What's best for my engine? Ask this question in a room full of paramotor pilots then take cover. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christian Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 On 16/02/2017 at 17:09, vseyes said: I have purchased a Polini Thor 100, and Castrol TTS has always been used in this machine so naturally I wish to continue using that brand, but to purchase Castrol TTS does not seem so straightforward as I thought. Packaging is varied, therefore I am not confident of contents being the same, it may be that TTS has been superseded?? Is Castrol TTS still available? What do other Polini users use?? Thank you. Castrol TTS has been superseded by Castrol Power 1 Racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vseyes Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Thank you all for your comments, just that I prefer to continue what has served the engine well so far. Castrol Power 1 Racing it is. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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