Need 2 stroke help

Frankt07 · 08-28-2008

Thanks to the economy, i had to break down and buy a weedeater and mower so i can do my own lawnwork. The mower is a 4 stroke so theres no problem there. The weedeater is a Troy-bilt that requires 40:1 ratio. It came with synthetic oil and i have been since looking for synthetic 2 stroke oil. (I like synthetic. I need this thing to last!)
So far all i have been able to find synthetic oil in marine grade.
Is it OK to use Marine grade TC-W3 for my weedeater? I wouldnt see why it would hurt, but the only thing i see is that marine 2 stroke oils are for water cooled engine, not air cooled.
Any experts want to chime in?

Thanks

1400pilot · 08-28-2008

yup it will work Frank, we use kawasaki watercraft oil in the kids 2 stroke atv's we sell and work on in the shop

Frankt07 · 08-29-2008

thanks deron. i figured it would. if anything it would probably be better right? all that added protection of the additives would protect the engine as best possible

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Frankt07 Ridden like a Ford! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 4,020	Need 2 stroke help Thanks to the economy, i had to break down and buy a weedeater and mower so i can do my own lawnwork. The mower is a 4 stroke so theres no problem there. The weedeater is a Troy-bilt that requires 40:1 ratio. It came with synthetic oil and i have been since looking for synthetic 2 stroke oil. (I like synthetic. I need this thing to last!) So far all i have been able to find synthetic oil in marine grade. Is it OK to use Marine grade TC-W3 for my weedeater? I wouldnt see why it would hurt, but the only thing i see is that marine 2 stroke oils are for water cooled engine, not air cooled. Any experts want to chime in? Thanks __________________ 2001 Black Mustang GT 2005 Phantom Silver 1500 Classic Royal Purple synthetic oil in both

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1400pilot UBER CLUB MEMBER #2 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Holdrege, Nebraska Posts: 13,839	yup it will work Frank, we use kawasaki watercraft oil in the kids 2 stroke atv's we sell and work on in the shop __________________ Click for a map of the states I've ridden in 08 ZG1400 Concours 06 KDX200 04KX65

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Frankt07 Ridden like a Ford! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 4,020	thanks deron. i figured it would. if anything it would probably be better right? all that added protection of the additives would protect the engine as best possible __________________ 2001 Black Mustang GT 2005 Phantom Silver 1500 Classic Royal Purple synthetic oil in both

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