Why Spend $30 on TruFuel When You Can Mix Your Own for $10?

[@user-dq8kk9xu2m]

I have used premium oil and el-cheapo oil bought by the quart in farm stores. I haven't done it, but I understand even tc-3 outboard engine oil will work fine too. All my small engine machines have run fine for years, even after leaving my mix gas in them for years. I believe the key is using non-ethanol fuel. I also use stabil, although Im not sure its even necessary.

[@TheLawngineer]

Ethanol free is the best. Wish I could get it easily around here. I hear marinas are a good spot to fill up.

[@luxbeci2]

You use Stihl HP Ultra?

[@NorthlanderMN]

I’m using Amsoil 1:100 mix. The RedMax oil looks excellent too. I’ll try RedMax next year. Great video.

[@rutbuster1]

Non-ethanol fuel is the main thing.

[@stonerzz1]

Yeah I was just buy the Husqvarna mix for 13 bucks And I've never had a problem that's why I keep buying it lol

[@TheLawngineer]

Pre-mixed for $13? How much do you get? Sounds like a good deal. The Tru Fuel near me is like $30 a gallon.

[@HunterSmith641]

Pro tip: Run a 50:1 ratio of Klotz race oil in any 2-stroke engine. We have raced bike saws with this stuff, hundreds of chainsaws, weedeaters, and dirt bikes. It gives higher performance from the engine, as well as a beautiful smell that can only be mimicked at the racetrack. After 25 years, we have never had a motor sieze up, and have made more power than with any other fuel.

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Jerryobscurethoughts]

Mixing yourself you get a gallon versus a quart for the same money or less

[@enricomontanari1390]

I was wondering what the heck TruFuel is and I discovered that is just a pre-mix. I've never saw pre-mixed fuel anywhere in Europe

[@TheLawngineer]

It’s crazy expensive here in the US. I don’t think it’s worth it. I think the major selling point is that the fuel is ethanol free.

[@philliphall5198]

Some folks can’t figure out how to mix it or the amount and no real gas in there area

[@darkwar12345]

Red armor is the best oil for 2 cycles IMO never had an issue

[@TheLawngineer]

I’m noticing the same. I didn’t even empty out the gas after last season in any of my 2 cycle equipment. Everything still starts on the 1st or 2nd pull after sitting all winter.

[@jbstepchild]

I love ipone smells like strawberries

[@arturos.l.2248]

I like the power blend

[@4u25out]

Husqvarna XP+ synthetic blend.

[@BrendonGillespie]

​@@TheLawngineer Red armor should last about two years no problem.

[@jonnyv5428]

Here I am sweating at my engines recommended 16:1 mix ratio 😅 named my bike "America" because she's thirsty for that oil

[@41rotten]

true fule does not have ethanol in it .when storing two stroke engines it's the best way to run it out of gas for storage. THATS MY OPINION. I do use high test and ams oil during the summer season.

[@TheLawngineer]

Agreed. Can’t go wrong with an empty tank.

[@dobermanguy9437]

I only buy ethanol-free fuel and I have never had a problem with gummed up carburetors fuel that has ethanol in it is the problem it's hard on rubber parts makes them brittle people if you can try and find ethanol-free fuel you'll be happy in the long run also in my opinion trufuel is too expensive and not worth it a lot of people like the convenience I can see that but if you have to use that stuff all the time say you have a landscaping business you'll go broke

[@DarkAttack14]

You can also just buy a purpose made fogger that you run through the intake with no fuel in the tank, just crank it a few times to let it coat the interals and you're golden

[@fredbrow2853]

The only drawback to running out of fuel is that if you have a prime bulb it will dry out and crack and if you don’t put fuel stabilizer in the tank the fuel won’t be any good for use.

[@tellfile]

I feel a little better by using Tru Fuel in my two strokes because I read that Ethanol contained in pump fuel often degrades rubber fuel lines and plastic components. I wondered why all my fuel lines was hardening and leaking from cracks periodically. Seems like my weed eater starts up faster with Tru Fuel in it.

[@TheLawngineer]

Ethonol free is better. Just sucks that Tru Fuel is so expensive.

[@TURTLEORIGINAL]

@@TheLawngineeryou are good brother!

[@TheChattanoogaBandit]

There used to be an app where you can find ethanol free gas a pump near you

[@vectorspeedandconditioning97]

Does it really matter whether you use 87 or 89 octane gas? I know the bottles say 89 but I’ve always used 87 at all the lawn care jobs I worked and never had a problem

[@TheLawngineer]

Shouldn’t matter too much. But there are some engines out there that are very finely tuned and will run better on higher octane. But lower octane won’t harm it.

[@u.e.u.e.]

Why the fuel 1st and not the oil? 🤦‍♂️ So it mixes by itself! 😉

[@TheLawngineer]

Shake shake shake!

[@CelestialInfinite678]

This liquid is needed for weed cutter or the motor body of a weed cutter?

[@TheLawngineer]

This is mixed with gasoline and put into the fuel tank of the unit. Mix ratio is typically 50:1… that’s 50 parts of gasoline to one part oil. It’s a 2-stroke engine, so the lubricant is provided in the fuel mixture.

[@Lobo2265]

Not sure if i have any red armour oil but i have a ton of rock oil would this work or is it too thick?

[@TheLawngineer]

I would recommend any 2-Stroke oil

[@luxbeci2]

Why not use 40:1 mix??? I use 40:1 mix Stihl HP Ultra oil mix with fuel petrol in my Stihl 880 Stihl 171 Stihl FS 560 Stihl HS45

[@TheLawngineer]

@@luxbeci2 I just follow the manufacturer instructions for my equipment. Manuals are calling for 50:1, so that’s what I’m using.

[@eambriz86]

40:1 has more oil. It will still work but your spark plug will go bad after 1 year as opposed to 2-3 with 50:1 plus with 40:1 you get more smoke and that oil smell

[@ashleybuckner5268]

What’s the name of the oil?

[@TheLawngineer]

This is called ECHO Red Armor 2-Stroke Engine Oil

[@kellismith4329]

And it’s the best 2 stroke oil ever!

[@Mackeson3]

20ml to the litre, simples!

[@luxbeci2]

Why you mixing Diesel oil with engine 2T oil??? Destroy Diesel engine

[@TheLawngineer]

Not sure what you mean. This is 2-stroke oil for small gas engines.

[@rxlo1015]

👍👍👍

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Laura-nh2wb]

Omg I'm going to sound stupid but after adding the oil do you shake it? Lol. Or it all just gets incorporated and well blended when you add the oil to gas? No man around so I'm trying to be the man and woman in my relationship 😂

[@TheLawngineer]

Give it a good shake

[@Laura-nh2wb]

@TheLawngineer I totally got it. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! Ughhhh I hate this being a man thing. I'd rather be cooking. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Laura-nh2wb]

@TheLawngineer I usually don't compliment myself but after watching your videos I'm now the proud owner of a Murray snowblower that I didn't blow up due to adding the wrong fuel but I added the correct fuel AND got it started and running!!! Lol. We got a ton of snow here the last couple days and there's no way I could have shoveled all that without ending up in the hospital. So thank you so very much. I can't wait for it to snow again 😉

[@scottboys4js]

What kind of gas are you using

[@TheLawngineer]

Preference is ethanol free gas. Unfortunately it’s not very easy to get around here. So I just stick with regular gas.

[@scottboys4js]

@@TheLawngineer nice

[@SweatyDenz]

Hey bro whats that type of stuff you put in with the gas i was just wondering

[@TheLawngineer]

ECHO Red Armor for 2-stroke engines.

[@ildarmingazov2304]

I live in metric world and gallons, ounces so boring. but anyway thanks a bunch!

[@kellismith4329]

OK 100 ml per litre =

[@kudubudu5551]

Co to za kanister jaka pojemność

[@HorrorBigGameRR]

Nice blower there

[@DJCHARLY503]

How many oz for 2 gallons

[@TheLawngineer]

5.2 oz for 50:1 mix

[@DJCHARLY503]

Tanks

[@AlejandroGarcia-zq7eb]

Do you fill it all the way to the top

[@TheLawngineer]

So the gas can gets filled with 1-gallon of gas. Then you add the oil. This bottle of oil has a nice feature where you can squeeze the bottle and measure out what ratio you want. There are two line on the dispenser part of the bottle. One for a 40:1 mix and another for a 50:1 mix. Fill up to the line you want and dump that into the 1-gallon of gas.

[@johnchuck9573]

Can I ask how that's 50:1?Thanks.

[@TheLawngineer]

128 oz in a US gallon. 128/50=2.6oz. Add the 2.6 oz of oil and you have 50 parts gas to 1 part oil.

[@johnchuck9573]

So was this a US gallon?

[@TheLawngineer]

Yes

[@machz800]

Trufuel is shit !!! Buy Castrol 2stroke oil and mix it yourself. Been running Castrol for years in all my 2stroke equipment and never had one issue. One more thing Castrol makes the 2stroke oil for Stihl so why pay the high price because it says Stihl 2stroke oil 😉😉😉👍👍

[@TheLawngineer]

Good to know. Thanks for sharing!

[@schlomoshekelstein908]

cause stihl is a terrible oil i wouldn't run that shit if it was free

[@dobermanguy9437]

In my opinion trufuel is nothing but a convenience I go to Wawa here in Florida they sell ethanol-free fuel I buy a quality 2-stroke oil and mix it up myself trufuel is a rip-off for the price 6 bucks for a little can a note thank you

[@dobermanguy9437]

Where do you purchase Castrol 2-stroke oil I never see this stuff

[@mikeblank5139]

What did this video teach me ? Nothing !

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks… I’m guessing you already knew?

[@mikeblank5139]

Yes. And I respect your excellent reply. Thank you. @@TheLawngineer

[@sportbikeguy9875]

People actually buy premixed fuel?

[@TheLawngineer]

Yeah. It’s so expensive too. Like $30 a gallon.