Author Topic: Oil (Read 3474 times)

hub97119 · « **on:** February 02, 2014, 02:52:23 PM »

Just picked up a motor from a guy who has been using amsoil saber at a 100:1 mix ratio. I was a little skeptical but that is what it specs out at. Looked at the plug and it was perfect. It's a Sphinx 300 cyl. Just wondering if it would be any problem to go with a Klotz 50 or equiv. at about 40:1. Can't find anyone around here who sells the amsoil, but then again I don't want to change a good thing if the motor is used to amsoil. Thanks Ron

supernutt · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2014, 06:18:59 PM »

I am no oil expert my any means, but the 100:1 amsoil is designed for chainsaws and weed whackers. Their interceptor and dominator is supposed to be used in powersports applications. But i use dominator in my chainsaw 50:1 without a problem. I would be pretty nervous at 100:1 I used to run R50 klotz in my banshees years ago. It worked great on the dunes with the high compression quads. But on the trail banshees on pump gas it fouled spark plugs left and right.

rablack21 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2014, 09:10:58 AM »

Quote from: hub97119;24412

Just picked up a motor from a guy who has been using amsoil saber at a 100:1 mix ratio. I was a little skeptical but that is what it specs out at. Looked at the plug and it was perfect. It's a Sphinx 300 cyl. Just wondering if it would be any problem to go with a Klotz 50 or equiv. at about 40:1. Can't find anyone around here who sells the amsoil, but then again I don't want to change a good thing if the motor is used to amsoil. Thanks Ron

Hub, the Amsoil Saber professional is just fine to be used at 100:1. However, I think you will like the Interceptor at 50:1 better. I am an Amsoil Distributor myself. PM me where you live and I will see if I can find an Amsoil dealer in your area. Either way, I can get you taken care of if you are wanting some Amsoil.

Skeans1 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 15, 2016, 10:05:57 PM »

Quote from: supernutt;24425

I am no oil expert my any means, but the 100:1 amsoil is designed for chainsaws and weed whackers. Their interceptor and dominator is supposed to be used in powersports applications. But i use dominator in my chainsaw 50:1 without a problem. I would be pretty nervous at 100:1 I used to run R50 klotz in my banshees years ago. It worked great on the dunes with the high compression quads. But on the trail banshees on pump gas it fouled spark plugs left and right.

Old thread but running saw for work I run 40:1 or even 32:1 hand falling and finally had a bottom end bearing let go after 15 years of use top en after 10 years with castor oils.

kb250r · « **Reply #4 on:** March 15, 2016, 11:06:38 PM »

100:1 !!!!! That take sum serious nerve there grasshopper !!!! I'm sure it can be done with oils today,but not in any motor of mine... If I told Neil I'm running his motors at 100:1 it's libel to kill him..

or him kill me one or the other!!! I like LUBE ... alittle smoke don't phase me....Good luck

swanitalia · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2016, 12:31:17 PM »

Which ever oil you switch to be sure to reject, going from 100:1 to 40:1 will require a complete jet circuit tune probably a few main jets sizes bigger, 1 pilot jet size bigger, and the needle clip may need to be changed.