Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Hi guys,

What is the best/responsible way to dispose remaining 2 cycle gas/oil mixture?  Straight gas is easy, I just pour it into one of my cars. 

I would do the same with the 2 cycle gas.  After you fill your car tank just dump your remaining 2 cycle gas in as well.  (I'm saying this assuming you've only have a gallon or two).
The oil in the two cycle mix will be so diluted in won't make any difference to your car engine.

I just don't want the sparkplugs in my car look like Borat's snowblower.

Wont hurt the plugs - I do it lots. 

MN_Runner wrote:
Mix 2 ounce with your favorite juice, add a few ice cubes, a cherry, and an umbrella on top.  Makes great summer refeshment after mowing the lawn. 

MN_Runner wrote:
There's a cure for that.  Don't' baby your car.  Rev it up and clean out the carbon deposits.  2 cycle oil is designed to burn.

Don't worry, you can't blow up your car.  :)

Just remember the two prime directives and you will be OK:  (1)  Don't blow into the wind, and (2)  Don't eat yellow snow.

MN_Runner wrote:
You're kidding right?  Nobody's that tuned out! 

My spark plug issue wasn't in a two cycle engine.  It was in a four cycle engine that was run on nothing but synthetic oil and I suspect the synthetic oil was getting into the combustion chamber and liked to adhere to the plug.  Had the oil been mixed in the fuel, I doubt very much that the plug would have looked like it did. 

Put the fuel in your vehicle and burn it or use it in your summer OPE.   I've often burned two cycle fuel in four cycle OPE engines.  No problems.  

 

After my quick death, I will leave something for Abbysguide's cocktail research fund.

MN_Runner wrote:
Sorry, clicked submit on the wrong window.  That was a recipe for a virgin cocktail drink meant for the AA forum. 

don't be sorry - i will parish when my time is up and hopefully it is a quick one.  hope to rip at the trouts' farm.

MN_Runner wrote:
So are you getting a 2-stroke single stage snowblower?

I am looking at an used 2010 Toro 210 or 2006 3650GTS.   They are asking $300 for either one.  I will post when I get one.

MN_Runner wrote:
If you get a 2 stroke string trimmer, edger, and leaf blower, you can use the gas mix all year long, no need to worry about disposing of it.  Just a thought. 

No Toro 221Q in your short list?  Everyone who has used the Quick Chute will tell you it's is well worth the extra cost.

Maybe as my local Toro dealer wants $549 for a brand new 221Q.  It makes no sense to buy an used 3650GTS for $300.

aa335 wrote:
And in your chainsaw!

MN_Runner wrote:

Not a bad price for a new 221Q. Are you getting one this winter? There's still time to tango. :)

How do you justify (to your spouse) buying another snowblower after buying a Honda snowblower only a few months ago?

MN_Runner wrote:
How do women justify the necessity for forty pairs of shoes?  

The SS machine is to accessorize your snow removal ensemble.  After all, the Toro is also red.  That alone should sway her.  

So Borat,

Are you suggesting that I buy my wife some sexy RED stuff from the Victoria Secret and tell her that I am going to buy a new Toro to match her new outfit?  Sounds like a great idea. Hope it flies.

MN_Runner wrote:
Real easy you have 2 options If your car has half a tank or more just add to your car or add 2 liters (1/2 gallon) of gas to your oil mix gas and use it in your lawnmower. Next time no need to pre-mix buy a turkey baster add straight gas and add 1/2 a shot of oil mix  and stir with the turkey baster take a sample and if the colour is midium blue you are good to go. No need the waste time trying to mix 32-1 or 40-1 or 50-1

edgenet wrote:

I have to disagree with this method. An engine designed for 50-1 will not work properly with ex. 30 - 1. Plugs will foul, engine will stall, hard to start, etc, etc.

I have seen this with my own 2 stroke OPE.

It is OK to be a little off, say 10%, but I would not 'WING IT' Eventually, it will cause an issue!!

MN_Runner wrote:
I haven't seen any Toro that flies, but it sure blows. 

Any luck on persuading the missus on a second snowblower?

No luck so far.  I really need a good training or a book on how to convince your wife that I need another blower.  I could use an advice (or advices) from you, AA335.  If I do get a SS blower, it will be 4 cycle and not 2 cycle.  We are expecting 12-16" of wet snow tonight and tomorrow so it is time for my mighty HS928 (although I am not so sure about that).  I washed and waxed my blower only a week go thinking that the worst is essentially over.