2-stroke oil

[davejones]

Are any of the diesel owners using 2 stroke oil? I've read a bit about it; not sure how necessary in South Africa?

[Stefan]

Nope, only Delo 400

[Ross]

By "using two stroke oil" I take it you are referring to adding a small quantity of two stroke oil to every tank of diesel??

I`m not sure its "necessary", but after doing some reading on the potential benefits, I`ve been adding 500ml of two stroke to every tank for the last 6 months or so. The difference is subtle, but the Troll runs noticeably smoother especially when cold. From what I`ve read this would mostly be attributed to better lubrication of the injector pump.

[tour de frans]

Ross

[davejones]

To be more specific - 2-stroke added in with the diesel!

Thanks Ross; I think i'll give it a try. I read on the LCCSA site that up on the reef during winter it is beneficial; but needed a second opinion from a PATROL owner

[ricster]

I have been doing this trick for a long time. I had an Isuzu 280 DT, with 500 000Km with still the origional un-opened turbo and origional un-opened motor. Slightly more smoke, but nothing major. I still add 2 stroke to my 3.0 V6 petrol SANI. Reason.... lubricate the the pumps and injectors etc.
Will deffinitely do this with the Maiden. She likes a little extra lubrication....... .....

[SRXy]

The two-stroke lets you wheelie lekker....hehehehe

I'm seriously considering giving this a go.....my only concern would be long term tarry buildup on the injector tips and pistons heads. But I suppose a good flush with injector cleaner every 5000kms or so should sort that out. Any of the gearheads have any other info?

[Izak]

Been doing it since Arnord from CRD in Alberton gave the advice. No negative in it in more that a year of use.

[ricster]

It may be in my head.... but I think the Maiden has a little more oomph ... and only a fraction more smoke.