So... My wife ran out of gas. She called me and said if there was any at the house and I told her yes. I said "do not use the can labeled 2-stroke. Use the one labeled lawnmower. Well she put the 2-stroke stuff in her car (has the oil and everything in it). What should I expect? Should I drain her fuel and put the right stuff in or drive it to the gas station and fill up?
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how much did she put in I am assuming 5 gallons or less. -
I personally think it would be just fine. might smoke a little bit until it runs through it, but you get oil blow by into your cylinder as is. Im no expert, but I wouldnt be to worried myself. I would make her buy me a new can of gas since I run premium unleaded and amsoil 2 cycle oil for all my 2 stroke equipment lolComment
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If it was just a small amount fill the tank with premium or mid grade gas and run it. It may smoke a little but shouldn't hurt anything.Comment
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Fill it up and go.Comment
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it will be fineComment
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2 gallons worth. She has a 12 gallon tankComment
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She only put a gallon in? What kid of car is it?
I dont think I would drive it with only a gallon of mix gas. I would leave it in there, fill it all the way up with fresh gas, then drive it.
The solution to pollution is dilution!Comment
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all good advice. Probably did the engine good with a little top end lubrication
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No issue at all. I have done...more than once!Comment
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Ok. I'll take it over to the gas station 1/2 mile away and fill it up.
Thanks for the input guys.
We should have a section on TBH called "Mechanical" or something like that for all the engine/car questions that are asked on TBHComment
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I put a court of transmission oil in my tank every 3 month. So it won't hurt it to have a little 2 cycle ran in it.Comment
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