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Post by scooternewby on Jun 3, 2013 12:54:31 GMT -5
So long story short, I was stuck, out of options, and I had NO choice but to use this oil. To NOT use it, meant leaving the scooter I JUST bought at the base of a bridge, where it would surely be towed or vandalized. LOL that's life I suppose!! So, all I could get my hands on was this Formula 1, 2stroke engine oil. It SEEMS to be working just fine. Will this oil work for my 03' BWS? Or should I drain it and get new oil? Thanks so much!!  |
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Post by kendallt on Jun 3, 2013 13:02:22 GMT -5
Drain it, flush it and then refill with the proper oil now. If the engine wasnt run too long, you are probably okay. (I'm assuming that your scooter has a 4-stroke engine... and that is 2-stroke oil, made to be mixed with gas for 2 stroke engines)
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Post by scooternewby on Jun 3, 2013 13:10:50 GMT -5
No I have a 2 stroke engine. It's a 2003 Yamaha BWS, its a 2 stroke scooter.
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Post by kendallt on Jun 3, 2013 13:18:22 GMT -5
[replyingto=scooternewby]scooternewby[/replyingto]Oh, sorry... So, you just used this for your oil/gas mixture? I cannot see where that is an issue at all then. Probably just paid a little extra for the oil then  |
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Post by scootnwinn on Jun 3, 2013 13:31:52 GMT -5
A little extra? That stuff looks a little cheap. What do you normally use? Is it oil injected or pre-mix. If that is a pre-mix only oil and you have an injection system it could be an issue. I would drain the tank and get the good stuff in there...
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Post by kendallt on Jun 3, 2013 13:51:24 GMT -5
"A Little Extra" ... I probably misunderstood where he got it from. I was assuming it was the only 2-stroke oil available at a "quickie mart" or something and they usually charge 2 to 3 times as much as they should. Just out of curiosity....I've used MotoMaster products in the past and have never had an issue with them. I wouldn’t hesitate to run that in my Stella (it has an injection system), in fact I probably have. What kind of issues are you thinking he might have? Not disagreeing with you...just curious. My only 2 stroke experience has been from yard equipment and my Stella.
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Post by scooternewby on Jun 3, 2013 13:59:58 GMT -5
It's made for pre mix, OR injection systems.(says so on the label). I have an injection system on my BWS. I would normally use Yamalube, but this was all that was available (Sunday, and nothing was close). It wasnt cheap, it cost more than what the Dealer charges.
I just wasnt sure if this would be a suitable alternative to Yamalube. As I mentioned, the scooter operated normally all the way home, probably a 30 minute ride. And also this morning, it's running normal. A little smoke on start-up, disappears in 2 minutes.
Should be ok?
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Post by scootnwinn on Jun 3, 2013 14:28:13 GMT -5
As long as it is formulated for an injection system it will be fine. Sorry it looked like an el cheapo store brand. I usually use this  |
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Post by scooternewby on Jun 3, 2013 15:12:15 GMT -5
As long as it is formulated for an injection system it will be fine. Sorry it looked like an el cheapo store brand. I usually use this Thanks so much!! |
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Post by hank on Jun 3, 2013 16:15:53 GMT -5
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Post by frederick on Jun 4, 2013 22:07:55 GMT -5
I would use it with out hesitation. It is probably better than the Vavoline Multi Purpose I have been using for years.
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Post by mileage on Jun 4, 2013 22:31:28 GMT -5
what do you guys run, pretty high race 2 stroke engine with penzoil ratios at? ? ? ? ? just wondering.
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Post by mileage on Jun 4, 2013 22:49:08 GMT -5
oh and that oil and 4-strokes. one time, my final drive tells me to put 10w40 oil in it, and i was out, had like a teaspoon. had to get back. i put 2 stroke in it, and it went.
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Post by scootnwinn on Jun 5, 2013 0:37:51 GMT -5
what do you guys run, pretty high race 2 stroke engine with penzoil ratios at? ? ? ? ? just wondering. Not exactly sure what that means... I have an autolube system and I run higher end oil because the bike is heavily modified and it is run hard daily. I depend on it daily so I take good care of her. |
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Post by mileage on Jun 5, 2013 1:05:58 GMT -5
i asked plainly.
ratio mix. not autolube. i run topend. penzoil oil. now whats a good ratio for that? is it heavy oil, should i lighten the ratio. or run it usual mix? ive heard i should, run a 40.. or someting :1 for mine. but thats probably good brand.
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