Hi guys. In the past, I've read a lot of posts with riders on DRN recommending and using Mobil synthetic two-stroke oil. I have an '01 300 MXC and so far I've been using Silkolene Pro2 synthetic with no issues. My dealer recommended Silkolene, and it seems to work well. I mix it at 40:1 with pump gas and I'm not fouling plugs, the motor pulls hard and I get very little spooge on the silencer. My only problem with the Silkolene is that I buy it at a local shop for $6.99 a pint. That seems awfully pricey to me for oil. In the past, I always ran Yamalube 2-R in two-stroke motors with success, and that stuff is a bit more reasonably priced than Silkolene.
However, this past weekend I was in Auto Zone buying brake parts for my van, and I noticed they stock Mobil-1 two-stroke oil for $3.49 a pint, exactly half the price of Silkolene. That got my attention. I'd like to hear from anyone using Mobil, particularly in a KTM. What ratio are you mixing it at? How does it compare to the brand name two-stroke oils? Is jetting an issue compared to other oils? How is the lubrication and spooge and gummy factor? I'm seriously considering switching, if all things are equal and it makes sense. I realize oil is cheap and motors are expensive, but half price is a big deal and I also like the convenience factor of Mobil. It's really nice that Auto Zone stocks it. Thanks in advance for any information.