Oil Quality and Quantity

Homer88

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I use Mobil Extra 2T which is a semi-synethtic 2 stroke oil at a ratio of 1:30.

I've been using it for quite some time now without any problem.
Burns clean, piston looks okay.

How would a fully synthetic oil benefit me?
How does it offers better protection?
 

Durt Cycler

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You'll benifent very little from using a synthetic. Maybe alittle better ring life if you run it at the right ratio and jetting is dailed in but a semi-synthetic will offer about jsut as much protection if not the same.
 

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I think you would benefit from switching that ratio around, it will cost less to go riding too :thumb: :cool:
 

Rockey5000

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Not always corect, It all depends on the oil
 

Homer88

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:worship: 30 part gas 1 part oil

Anyway, I was just wondering wat are the benefits that fully synthetic will give for a dirt bike? If I frequently WOT the bike, will it save me from hurling my ass??? I think my jetting is spot on with my current setup.
 

Durt Cycler

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A synthetic will protect better at higher RPMs then a semi-synthetic will. If you do alot of constant high RPM riding then I would give a good synthetic oil a try.
 

Homer88

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Thanks for all the re-assurance.

I remembered an email from the Maxima guys. Something like if Ricky Carmichael is using their semi-synthetic oil and has no problem, wat you gotta worry abt??? :thumb:
 

2000SE

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Well ..Carmichael for one probably gets an engine rebuild everyday (for free)...I do not so I run everything fully synthetic...
 
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Durt Cycler

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Originally posted by Homer88
Thanks for all the re-assurance.

I remembered an email from the Maxima guys. Something like if Ricky Carmichael is using their semi-synthetic oil and has no problem, wat you gotta worry abt??? :thumb:

Ya but Ricky also gets new topends after every 2 or so races! Like I said before a synthetic oil will give a longer ring life and protection on engines running at constant high RPMs. BTW did RC switch to Maxima after the jump to Team Honda cause I beleive he was using the very expensive Castrol synthetic oil..? :worship: :flame:
 
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