2 stroke oil added to diesel

Phil,
I also use 2 stroke oil in the diesel.

I would continue using your additive, as the oil will only compensate for the lack of sulpher.

Have a good one

Hi Phil,
I read that same article on here and decided to give it a go after talking to some other members that are using two stroke oil mixed with their diesel, I have used it in 5 tank fills and found that the motor runs a lot smoother with less of that familiar diesel motor rattle, have not noticed any better fuel consumption or power, just the car runs smoother.
Not sure about the FLASH LUBE that you are using, never used it myself.

Cheers,
John

I have used 2 stroke in my GQ RD28 for the last few months now ...and about 6000 k...and am happy with it so far.
The sole reason for trying it was a badly worn injector pump head at 99,000 k!!!.
Apparently it was just plain worn out according to my local injection bloke...no water damage or misuse that he could see...just plain stuffed from the new fuel that we in Oz have to use now. No bloody lube in the fuel now was his verdict.
Suggested I use Flashlube...which I started to do ...but then came across information on 2 stroke...and decided to give it a go. Immediately the IP was heaps quieter and hot starts were quicker.
Not using flashlube now at all...and am hoping that 2 stroke will help save costly IP rebuilds every 100000k. As for any other sideffects...not much really...maybe a little less smoke on cold startup...and motor feels definately smoother and quieter...which is the main reason for trying it as far as I,m concerned. I have haerd of other reports of more power and better economy....and maybe mine is better in these regards....but I havent actually done any comparisons or tests on this ...so dont rightly know..BUT..the results I actually wanted seemed to have happened..ie...a Quieter IP which hopefully means a lot less wear. Spose I aint gunna find out for sure until truck is near 200000k and pump is working properly still...but there yu go.
I use the cheapest bog standard mineral 2 stroke I can find...usually Valvoline or Gulf western available from Supercheap...as I believe manmade synthetic stuff may just not be a "natural" mix with diesel...but those are just my thorts and not open for discussion.
I reckon for those who still own olderstyle IP systems...just try it ...you may be surprised...and at the ratios mentioned it wont do any real harm

HTH.

Cheers Keith

Great thread but i'm curious, all you guys adding 2-stroke to your fuel are driving vehicles with multi-point injection. I wonder if it would be ok to add to a common rail engine? Anyone?

Hi all, after reading many posts on these pages re 2 stroke additive I also have just started to use it. Have not as yet noticed any difference but then I am only on the second tank full with 2 stroke.

Main reason for using it is that I have a 1HDFT and it was rattling its head off and as these motors are noisey at the best of times, from all that I have read on various forums, I thought I had better give it a go.

Finally decided to get the injectors reconditioned and the pump seen to last Thursday. Car not back yet and wont be ready till mid week.
Results are as follows
Injector Nozzles are badly worn and need replacing.
Fuel Pump badly worn with some internal scaring with signs of water ingress.

Projected costs = Injectors $1200 Pump rebuild which includes new body around $2,000 including fitting.

Summary---- add lubricant to the fuel or you will pay big time-- my thoughts.

At 200:1 200 ltr fuel = 1ltr oil
100 fuel = 500ml
50 ltr fuel = 250ml

Hope my 2 bobs worth helps.
regards, Bruce.

When using the low sulphur diesel the GQ felt asthmatic, it sounded as though it didn't have any oil in it.

Began using flashlube and it was noticabely smoother and quieter. Have used it ever since. I haven't tried 2 stroke but it seems like it could be an alternative when FL runs, 2 stroke would be easier to find out bush.

Guys, when using 2 stroke, use the mineral oil one, not the synthetic.

The synthetic oil does not stay in suspention like the mineral oil does.

Castrol 2t mineral oil is what I use.

200:1

Trains

I see all of you have older style diesels......I wouldn't reccomend doing this with CRDI diesels....especially if its out of warranty.....they are very sensitive to contaniments....and any damage to the fuel pump/injector side of things may cost up to 10K of damage !!!

Trying about 300:1.

Talking to friends with 2 stroke outboards with oil injection, the ratio varies from 50:1 to 500:1, depending on revs and load. Cruising at standard revs, ratio is about 300:1. Low revs or idle the ratio goes up to 50:1.

So thinking diesel has some lubrication, 300:1 seems OK. Bottle does recommend 200:1, but for petrol.

OK, I admit it, am also a bit of a cheap skate. :o)

Hi all

can any one tell me if the 2/ oil would settle after time?

eg could you add it to a bulk tank that was going to be used over a 2 month period?

or could it settle out or float to top???
regards
'GN