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2 stroke engine fuel mixture
hi, i recently bought an atv with a 2 stroke engine. there was enough fuel in the tank to keep it running for a while. but soon i ran out. so i went to a petrol station to buy some petrol. it says on the tank lid fuel+oil mixture. Im new to engines etc but i basically know fuel is to run the engine and oil is to lubricate it and last longer. when i had the working fuel i could see it was a light golden brown colour. the fuel i bought was dark green and thick. it says on the can 2 stroke engine oil. what is fuel, how do I mix them and what do i ask for at the station. do i just add petrol??? if so how much
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Hello there,
Common mixes are 50:1 30:1 and 70:1.
That is 50 parts fuel, to one part oil.
Your ATV has Complete instructions in the manual, and should also have quick instructions on the tank.
Be advised, if you get this wrong, you will be buying a new engine. There are NO second chances with 2-stroke engines.
Make absolutely certain that you know what you are doing before you fuel the bike.
Side note: two-stroke oil typically has mixing instructions printed on the label for various fuel capacity tanks/cans.
Also, you can buy it at just about any store that carries automotive supplies, boat shops, motorcycle shops, lawnmower shops, chain saw shops, ATV shops or any place else where two cycle equipment is sold.
In a department store, you will most likely find 2-stroke oil in the section where they sell weed eaters, and chain saws.
Good luck, and happy riding.
DN.
P.S. Please, PLEASE ride safe. It is really easy to let one of these get the better of you. Been there, done that.
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well most places have tanks of premixed fuel and oil for 2strokes. but if you need some help it's about 4 ounces of oil for one gallon of gasoline. and make sure you buy two stroke motor oil.
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