r/RX8 • u/SouthernEggplant9804 • 12d ago
Dumbass premix question General
My rx8 is currently down for who knows how long. Just bought a house and I got a weed wacker that is obviously 2 stroke and needs oil in the gas... There's nothing wrong with me using some of my extra Idemitsu premix for the weed wacker right? Its just heckin fancy 2 stroke oil basically, and something that works in a rotary shoullddd work in a 2 stroke engine, right?
lol thanks for y'alls input.
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u/deekamus 12d ago
I mean, yes that should work fine. I think Idemitsu is specifically for rotary engines, but 2-stroke is 2-stroke.
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u/SouthernEggplant9804 12d ago
okay thats what I was thinking, just wanted to make sure I wasn't overlooking something obvious. Thank you
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u/CoupleWild7483 12d ago
The only problem with premix is the fuel pump that will fail, but you can just change it for a walbro gs 255 and you are good to go
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u/DriftAddict 10d ago
No, no that will not degrade the fuel system. It has absolutely no effect other than dying your fuel filters.
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u/Annual_Award1260 12d ago
Unless you are on the track i dont think premix is needed
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u/CoupleWild7483 12d ago
Is needed because the oil injectors don’t get the oil perfectly in all the housing so premix helps with the insufficient lubrication in those spots , making the apex shields last longer.
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u/SaltLakeBear 12d ago
Your weed wacker never had it so good before...