fitted mine a few mounths ago get 2 to 3 mpg more but that aside its a far nicer car to drive with the synergy fitted
Singvogel
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more regular fuel filter changes? I am on my first tank now
No need to change the fuel filter service interval.
S.
Singvogel
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MULDERKE
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As long as it's mineral-based and not synthetic it's OK.
S.
That's the thing, it doesn't say on the bottle.
Iv'e Googled it. But it makes no mention on there website.
So, not sure really.
Singvogel
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Seeing as how synthetic is normally more expensive, and considered as a better more advanced product if you're using it for mixing with petrol, I think it would tell you on the bottle if it's synthetic.
I would just wack it in the tank - but I would get the Halford's, Asda's, Wilkinson's, Morrison's or Tesco's stuff in future.
S.
MULDERKE
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Seeing as how synthetic is normally more expensive, and considered as a better more advanced product if you're using it for mixing with petrol, I think it would tell you on the bottle if it's synthetic.
I would just wack it in the tank - but I would get the Halford's, Asda's, Wilkinson's, Morrison's or Tesco's stuff in future.
S.
Yes, I think your right. It's an old bottle me thinks so will give it a go. So far iv'e used the Halford 2 stroke stuff and after a 100+ miles it does seem to be smoother to drive. It also has EGR bypass and inlet manifold clean up.
Cheers
disco_mikey
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This is where I first noticed it: Freel2.com - View topic - 2-stroke oil and diesel
You can use mineral, semi-synthetic, or fully synthetic.
Fully-synthetic though, costs a lot more than the other types
You can use mineral, semi-synthetic, or fully synthetic.
Fully-synthetic though, costs a lot more than the other types
Singvogel
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Interesting thread, yes - but 5 years old though.
Does not mention BMW by name, but they were the company who ran the tests on the additives and concluded that mineral 2-stroke was most effective.
No-one else that I have seen on any forum recommend using anything other than straight simple mineral 2-stroke.
I personally wouldn't use anything synthetic on account of the various additives never mind the extra cost.
Singvogel.
elsie
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250:1 and you put 250ml in and , how bigs the tank !???:hysterically_laughi Seriously though what is the correct ratio ?
Singvogel
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Freelander tank is about 60 litres so 250:1 is actually 240ml. What's 2 tea-spoonfuls between friends?
I'm working on 200:1 and normally fill up 50 litres at a time so its 250ml added to each fill.
I have a handy little 250ml bottle which I fill from a litre one from Tesco or Halfords and keep in the boot.
200:1 is what is generally recommended, but a little more will do no harm - the engine could run happily on 100% 2-stroke.
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Singvogel
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I honestly have no idea about that.
My God - what a cocktail - veggie oil, diesel, and 2-stroke!
How long have you been using this 50% mix - any problems?
Optimus Prime
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well taken the plunge and started with 2 stroke in my td4. I've got a pretty good record of mpg and stuff cos of work, so watch this space...
DefUnct
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There's an interesting article on the effects of low sulphur diesel and USLD here:
http://www.bp.com/liveassets/bp_int...9/50ppmSulphurDieselCommercialMarineUsers.pdf
http://www.bp.com/liveassets/bp_int...9/50ppmSulphurDieselCommercialMarineUsers.pdf
lubricity additive study from the usa ..
Lubricity Additive Study Results - Diesel Place : Chevrolet and GMC Diesel Truck Forums
be american products .. so maybe not relevant to uk .. although there is one 2-stroke oil product in the list (7)
Lubricity Additive Study Results - Diesel Place : Chevrolet and GMC Diesel Truck Forums
be american products .. so maybe not relevant to uk .. although there is one 2-stroke oil product in the list (7)
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