Mobil one premix oil
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aj and myself have been using it since it came out.its great stuff.we get hp2 at cost but we still use the mobil 1.i dont like the hp2 cause it dosent have a rust inhibitor in it.i had a cr500 bottom end w/rust in it using hp2.no problems with mobil,truck,car,snow blower,the harley all mobil 1.sad that the mobil 1 street bike oil is 8 bucks a qt,hopefully the cost will drop.but that air cooled engine needs the protection.
I started using it too this summer. I was a big user and pusher of Yamalube 2R, but after reading all the post about the Mobil 1, I switched and I think my KTM runs alot cripser since I started using it. I am a true believer of it and its cheaper than Yamalube. I am running 40:1.
My only fault, is that its clear, so you can't tell when its mixed with gas.
My only fault, is that its clear, so you can't tell when its mixed with gas.
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KX-727, you were right, I did find a bunch of info under MX2T. I did see a lot of bad press for Maxima 927 Castor, which I have been using exclusively for the last 2 years or more. It burns clean with no spooge and when doing top ends I find very little carbon on the piston and my powervalve is well lubed and clean. I started using the 927 after using Motul 800 for about a year and having gobs of spooge dripping all over my brake caliper (KTM 200 MXC).
Just changing to 927 (no ratio or jetting changes) made the spooge go almost entirely away. I am going to switch to MX2T when the last of the 927 is gone for my new 125 SX. I run Mobil 1 red cap in the tranny of my 250F and it works great.
Just changing to 927 (no ratio or jetting changes) made the spooge go almost entirely away. I am going to switch to MX2T when the last of the 927 is gone for my new 125 SX. I run Mobil 1 red cap in the tranny of my 250F and it works great.
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I used to use Yamalube 2R, but I wanted to try a full synthetic. I switched to Maxima K2 and have been unhappy. It seems not to burn as clean, especially in the wife and kid's bikes. I've considered switching to MX2T, but Autozone has quit carrying it around here. I'm going to go back to the 2R, it is very clean on the internals and burns clean too.
If you would like to buy it on line, here is the address: www.avlube.com
It is cheaper on the web site, but I'm not sure about shipping. I use it, and love it. Unless they stop making it, this is my brand.:D
It is cheaper on the web site, but I'm not sure about shipping. I use it, and love it. Unless they stop making it, this is my brand.:D
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I've been using Mobil 1 premix in my KTM for a couple of months now with positive results. It actually seems to run better than it did on the more expensive Silkolene that I was using with less spooge and crisper throttle response. I'm a fan of it and will continue to use it. The only drawback, as someone else mentioned, is that it is clear in color. When you mix it up, the gas doesn't "look" like premix and visually and mentally, that takes some getting used to. Some Auto Zones seem to carry it on a seasonal basis, so it may not be available in the winter months at all locations. If not, you can purchase it online.
I think most of the major oil companies trade and barter with thier base stocks like commodities. Meaning that the quart of oil from Castrol may have indeed been made from base stock that Mobil once owned.
I agree....the MX2T is easy to find and at a very reasonable price. Perfomance wise, it's going to be hard to beat as well.
I think being picky on what fuel to use makes better use of energy than worrying about oil.
I think being picky on what fuel to use makes better use of energy than worrying about oil.
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