Gas/Oil Premix Thread
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haha BG 44K ad at the bottom of the thread. Epic win for BG 44K, good product
Anyway, I wonder what the minimum amount of cleaner(MMO, FP+, UCL) is that you can add to the gas and still have it work. Since they are all primarily solvents/cleaners, less may be more in this case. Would mixing 1-3oz of MMO/FP+/UCL with 5-7oz Idemitsu actually do anything? Hmmmm, where can I find some carbon covered parts to test? Any thoughts?
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Anyway, I wonder what the minimum amount of cleaner(MMO, FP+, UCL) is that you can add to the gas and still have it work. Since they are all primarily solvents/cleaners, less may be more in this case. Would mixing 1-3oz of MMO/FP+/UCL with 5-7oz Idemitsu actually do anything? Hmmmm, where can I find some carbon covered parts to test? Any thoughts?
Last edited by robrecht; 01-22-2010 at 09:38 AM.
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In order to test it based off of the spark plugs(which isn't 100% of everything that is going on in your engine) you would need to:
1) Buy new plugs and replace the ones you have
2) Drive for 3 months/3,000 miles with NO premixes of any kind making sure to only use the same gas station or gas company ie Mobile, Shell, etc.
3) Pull the plugs, take pics, and write a few sentences describing the plugs
4) Either completely clean or buy new spark plugs, and repeat the process using premixes.
It would take you about 4-6 months to gather data and you would need to be **** about it as to not contaminate your data(like using random cheap gas from freds gas for example). This would not conclude 100% what is going on in the entire engine, but it may provide some insight for the products if the buildup on the plugs were very different.
1) Buy new plugs and replace the ones you have
2) Drive for 3 months/3,000 miles with NO premixes of any kind making sure to only use the same gas station or gas company ie Mobile, Shell, etc.
3) Pull the plugs, take pics, and write a few sentences describing the plugs
4) Either completely clean or buy new spark plugs, and repeat the process using premixes.
It would take you about 4-6 months to gather data and you would need to be **** about it as to not contaminate your data(like using random cheap gas from freds gas for example). This would not conclude 100% what is going on in the entire engine, but it may provide some insight for the products if the buildup on the plugs were very different.
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I don't use much FP+, the manufacturer only recommends 1 oz per 10 gallons of gas. Part of the reason Jax recommended it because of the unique cyclohexanone ingredient that is said to convert carbon into a colloidal graphite lubricant, which should not attack your fuel films like more aggresive solvents while also providing additional lubrication properties. Sounds like a neat idea but of course there is no experimental data in Renesis engines, just experience by seemingly knowledgable people who also drive pick-ups.
We should try to get some really carboned up chains, cut the chains into say 4-6 inch pieces and only expose half of the chain to a gas and premix cocktail we are using for a specific period of time. This way we can compare the before and after of the chain and see what effects the premixes have as a lubricator and as a solvent. We would be able to see how aggressive of a cleaner the premix is. I know this isnt a 100%, but it would be interesting to find the results
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^ Same thing for MMO. Not actual experimental data, just he say.
We should try to get some really carboned up chains, cut the chains into say 4-6 inch pieces and only expose half of the chain to a gas and premix cocktail we are using for a specific period of time. This way we can compare the before and after of the chain and see what effects the premixes have as a lubricator and as a solvent. We would be able to see how aggressive of a cleaner the premix is. I know this isnt a 100%, but it would be interesting to find the results
We should try to get some really carboned up chains, cut the chains into say 4-6 inch pieces and only expose half of the chain to a gas and premix cocktail we are using for a specific period of time. This way we can compare the before and after of the chain and see what effects the premixes have as a lubricator and as a solvent. We would be able to see how aggressive of a cleaner the premix is. I know this isnt a 100%, but it would be interesting to find the results
Last edited by robrecht; 01-24-2010 at 08:24 AM.
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You guys know that Amsoil premixes (Saber Pro and Interceptor) both have detergents and cleaners in them.
Might be a good idea to look into what the details are and see if its even worth adding cleaners separately at all.
Might be a good idea to look into what the details are and see if its even worth adding cleaners separately at all.
#2181
The cleaners may not be specifically for carbon were as fp+ is specifically for carbon. I would prefer a high quality lube and a carbon specific cleaner premix. FP+ and idumitsu sounds about right
#2183
premix, mixing in "stuff" with gas
why:to lubricate MORE, our omp doesnt get everything
the debate is how much and what to use
general idea: you want good, clean burning lube/cleaner
most either use mmo or 2 stroke oil and a cleaner.
i use just mmo atm, but if i could i would use a 2stroke oil and a cleaner
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I'm usually not the "SEARCH" type, but if after 88 pages you dont understand and are making snyde comments, I dont see how we can help you.
There are dozens of products mentioned. Mostly all ok. Look them up.
Here is one hint: 2 cycle oil.
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jmc23200
I just looked it up,
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atp.aspx
Seems ATP's detergents target "hard-carbon deposits".
and
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/ait.aspx
Surprisingly Interceptor might be the better product for us here, it has even more detergents for carbon.
There are dozens of products mentioned. Mostly all ok. Look them up.
Here is one hint: 2 cycle oil.
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On another note:
jmc23200
I just looked it up,
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atp.aspx
Seems ATP's detergents target "hard-carbon deposits".
and
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/ait.aspx
Surprisingly Interceptor might be the better product for us here, it has even more detergents for carbon.
#2186
FP+ uses a chemical that converts carbon into a graphite lubricator I believe. FP+ seems to have the best method of cleaning as it doesnt seem to be as aggressive as some of the other cleaners. Even with Amsoil products, I am wondering if the cleaners(because they are there for Hard Carbon Deposits) are too aggressive and attack the oil film.
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A little off topic and even translated it is hard to understand but the picture says it all. http://www.mazda.co.jp/service/parts...e_renesis.html
#2190
as far as reading it to know if it is safe for our engines this thread contains pretty much opinions. I want to know if it really does help our engines but people have different opinions on pre-mixing.
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I just looked it up,
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atp.aspx
Seems ATP's detergents target "hard-carbon deposits".
and
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/ait.aspx
Surprisingly Interceptor might be the better product for us here, it has even more detergents for carbon.
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atp.aspx
Seems ATP's detergents target "hard-carbon deposits".
and
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/ait.aspx
Surprisingly Interceptor might be the better product for us here, it has even more detergents for carbon.
Pour point, flash point and fire point are lower on Interceptor. Good or bad for us?
Last edited by ganseg; 01-25-2010 at 06:12 PM.
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Thanks for all the help from the deadicated people in this club to date I have solved my sticky 4th gear by adding just a touch more tranny fluid through the stick shift installed a flow master super 44 muffler and now no more rough idle thanks to the pre mix just went to the auto store 30min ago and boom no more crapy idle yet agian thanks to all how take time to support our fight against what the EPA has done to these wounderfull cars
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Thanks for all the help from the deadicated people in this club. To date I have solved my sticky 4th gear by adding just a touch more tranny fluid through the stick shift. Installed a flow master super 44 muffler and now no more rough idle. Thanks to the pre mix. Just went to the auto store 30min ago and boom no more crapy idle. Yet agian thanks to all how take time to support our fight against what the EPA has done to these wounderfull cars
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