2-stroke initial findings - Page 12

Heddy · 17th September 2013, 20:39

Anyway, back on thread, I just bought 5litres of the stuff cheap so hope it does something useful

tourer · 17th September 2013, 21:15

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Originally Posted by Heddycdt

Anyway, back on thread, I just bought 5litres of the stuff cheap so hope it does something useful

What cheap stuff?

Heddy · 18th September 2013, 06:15

I got some Comma mineral 2 stroke oil on e-bay, £16-99 for 5L works out around 34p a tankfull. It's still available.

Falcon Flyer · 18th September 2013, 07:15

I must have done about 1,000 miles since starting to add 2T to my diesel. I don't monitor my consumption as religiously as some, and because I have a very sporadic type of driving schedule, with a week of no use, followed by a few days of very local driving, and then a couple of longer motorway trips, its very difficult to draw any comparisons between pre- and post- 2T added.

All I can say, is that the engine is much quieter, and the car seems even smoother to drive. I'm happy that adding 2T oil to my diesel fuel oil(!) isn't harming my engine, and will continue adding 2T every time I fill up.

BTW I'm using the Wilko's £3 for 600ml oil.

rasa · 18th September 2013, 09:04

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Originally Posted by Falcon Flyer

I must have done about 1,000 miles since starting to add 2T to my diesel. I don't monitor my consumption as religiously as some, and because I have a very sporadic type of driving schedule, with a week of no use, followed by a few days of very local driving, and then a couple of longer motorway trips, its very difficult to draw any comparisons between pre- and post- 2T added.

All I can say, is that the engine is much quieter, and the car seems even smoother to drive. I'm happy that adding 2T oil to my diesel fuel oil(!) isn't harming my engine, and will continue adding 2T every time I fill up.

BTW I'm using the Wilko's £3 for 600ml oil.

£2 for 500ml

jonathan63 · 18th September 2013, 16:59

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Originally Posted by rasa

£2 for 500ml

I use the stuff from Waitrose. About £2.50 for 500ml but then Im posh init.

You get a nicer 2 stroke oil from Waitrose. Im sure it tastes nicer too. Their biscuits do.

FROGGY · 18th September 2013, 18:24

Really nice to see a few others are doing this.

Will report back in another year or two.....

Mick

CimmaronG · 19th September 2013, 19:54

Been using 2-stroke for 12 months now, wouldn't say big improvement in MPG, but it is certainly smoother running.

Rovex · 19th September 2013, 20:00

I tried the 2-stroke in my tank for a couple of months. Although initially I did think the engine was a little smoother I eventually concluded there was no real difference and stopped using it. There was no difference in my MPG figures.

I've asked my local diesel expert who services my CDTi (and I do mean expert as he frequently gets jobs from other garages which they can't fix themselves) about adding 2-stroke. He was of the opinion that he couldn't see it doing any harm but really didn't think it was necessary. Most of the problems he sees with diesel systems have little to do with lubrication.

ps. To anyone who has found an improvement after adding 2-stoke please note I do not intend to upset or offend. I'm not a heretic, this is just my honest, personal experience

shrimper 1 · 19th September 2013, 21:14

I have used it for about a year in my saloon, and it is running smoother and quieter imho and as they say it should keep things like pumps lubricated so whats the harm.
Regards John.

18th September 2013, 07:15	#114
Falcon Flyer Gets stuck in R75 CDTi Auto Conn SE Mk1 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Crowthorne, Berkshire Posts: 665 Thanks: 190 Thanked 64 Times in 54 Posts	I'm one of the converted! I must have done about 1,000 miles since starting to add 2T to my diesel. I don't monitor my consumption as religiously as some, and because I have a very sporadic type of driving schedule, with a week of no use, followed by a few days of very local driving, and then a couple of longer motorway trips, its very difficult to draw any comparisons between pre- and post- 2T added. All I can say, is that the engine is much quieter, and the car seems even smoother to drive. I'm happy that adding 2T oil to my diesel fuel oil(!) isn't harming my engine, and will continue adding 2T every time I fill up. BTW I'm using the Wilko's £3 for 600ml oil. __________________ The only 75 with a non-factory fitted, factory fitted sunroof!!!!

18th September 2013, 18:24	#117
FROGGY I really should get out more....... MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 17500 REAUX, CHARENTE-MARITIME Posts: 2,749 Thanks: 2 Thanked 133 Times in 90 Posts	Really nice to see a few others are doing this. Will report back in another year or two..... Mick __________________ http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps628d4119.jpg IN THE BLACK NOW

19th September 2013, 19:54	#118
CimmaronG Gets stuck in Roverless at present :-( Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Walsall Posts: 964 Thanks: 305 Thanked 99 Times in 95 Posts	Been using 2-stroke for 12 months now, wouldn't say big improvement in MPG, but it is certainly smoother running. __________________ My Rover 75 2.0CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Tourer Left the production line 08:07:14hrs on 01/07/2004 'Best to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it'

17th September 2013, 20:39	#111
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Anyway, back on thread, I just bought 5litres of the stuff cheap so hope it does something useful

18th September 2013, 06:15	#113
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	I got some Comma mineral 2 stroke oil on e-bay, £16-99 for 5L works out around 34p a tankfull. It's still available.

19th September 2013, 20:00	#119
Rovex Regular poster ZT-T+ CDTi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 91 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I tried the 2-stroke in my tank for a couple of months. Although initially I did think the engine was a little smoother I eventually concluded there was no real difference and stopped using it. There was no difference in my MPG figures. I've asked my local diesel expert who services my CDTi (and I do mean expert as he frequently gets jobs from other garages which they can't fix themselves) about adding 2-stroke. He was of the opinion that he couldn't see it doing any harm but really didn't think it was necessary. Most of the problems he sees with diesel systems have little to do with lubrication. ps. To anyone who has found an improvement after adding 2-stoke please note I do not intend to upset or offend. I'm not a heretic, this is just my honest, personal experience

19th September 2013, 21:14	#120
shrimper 1 Passed Away 2003 rover 75 cdti con se saloon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stanford-Le-Hope Posts: 305 Thanks: 9 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have used it for about a year in my saloon, and it is running smoother and quieter imho and as they say it should keep things like pumps lubricated so whats the harm. Regards John.