XJS ( X27 ) 1975 - 1996 3.6 4.0 5.3 6.0

Is 2 Stroke Oil any different to Normal Oil?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 26, 2024 | 12:25 PM
  #1  
orangeblossom's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Veteran Member
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 17,809
Likes: 3,945
Default Is 2 Stroke Oil any different to Normal Oil?

Hi Guys

I have a device that uses 2 Stroke Oil (more about that later in my 'Cherry Blossom' Thread)

But is 2 Stroke Oil any different to Ordinary Engine Oil, apart from being very expensive and maybe not as good as Engine Oil

I am using the recommended Mix of 40/1

Thoughts appreciated

Cheers! Alex (OB)
 
Reply
Old May 26, 2024 | 01:12 PM
  #2  
jal1234's Avatar
Veteran Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 1,148
Likes: 746
From: Northern Alabama
Default

Yes, they are different. This article explains it pretty well.
https://xpslubricants.com/us/en/blog...base%20stocks.
 
Reply
Old May 26, 2024 | 01:33 PM
  #3  
orangeblossom's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Veteran Member
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 17,809
Likes: 3,945
Default

Cheers Jal

That explains the whole thing very well

Thanks Again

Alex (OB)
 
Reply
Old May 26, 2024 | 02:51 PM
  #4  
leep123's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 464
Likes: 207
From: Caterham, UK
Default

Hi OB,
Not sure about the difference, but the last time I bought 2 stroke oil for my elderly father's 1966 Rayleigh moped, Screwfix were the best on price and did the job.
Cheers,
LeeP
 
Reply
Old May 26, 2024 | 06:19 PM
  #5  
orangeblossom's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Veteran Member
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 17,809
Likes: 3,945
Default

Hi Leep

Cheers! Its just a PIA having to go and get some, so I'll try Amazon

Thanks Again

Alex (OB)
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
HippoCow
XE ( X760 )
5
Jul 4, 2023 08:56 AM
Andi Jaguar G
F-Type ( X152 )
4
Jan 19, 2023 03:24 PM
Gilxj695
XJ XJ6 / XJR6 ( X300 )
5
Jan 17, 2023 10:16 AM
powxxl
XK / XKR ( X150 )
10
Apr 11, 2018 05:28 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:32 AM.