How to Mix 2 Cycle Oil
Small engines that are used on equipment like lawn mowers, gas blowers, weed eaters and chain saws are typically 2-cycle engines that use a mixture of gasoline and a special 2-cycle motor oil. The ratio for mixing 2-cycle oil for your equipment is found in your owner's manual or online at many 2-cycle oil users guides. You can mix your own 2-cycle oil ahead of time and store it in a gasoline container for use when needed. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Large glass measuring cup
- One-gallon plastic gasoline container
- 2-cycle oil
- Gasoline
Instructions
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Locate the correct mixture ratio of oil for your equipment by consulting your owner's manual. Mixture ratios vary greatly with different equipment and it's important that you use the right mix of 2-cycle oil.
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Simplify the mixture process by breaking the ratio down into ounces. For example, if your owner's manual gives a ratio of 50:1, that means 50 ounces of gasoline to one ounce of 2-cycle oil.
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Determine how much 2-cycle oil mix you need or how much you want to pre-mix for future needs. Use a large glass measuring cup to measure the amount of gasoline you need.
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Pour the gasoline into your glass measuring cup carefully to avoid spilling it. To make it easier to figure out the ratio for mixing 2-cycle oil, simplify the process by following this example: If your ratio is 16:1, pour out 16 ounces of gasoline and place in the one-gallon plastic gasoline container. Then measure out one ounce of 2-cycle oil and pour it into the gasoline container, continuing this process until you have the total amount of 2-cycle oil mix that you need.
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Blend the 2-cycle oil mixture together by placing a cap on the one-gallon gasoline container when you have finished measuring out the gas and oil, then slowly rock the container back and forth to mix the two liquids together.
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Tips & Warnings
After using the amount of 2-cycle oil mix that you need, store the rest in a cool, dry place for later use.
Always check your equipment owner's manual for the exact mixture ratio for your equipment. Using the wrong mixture can damage your equipment.
