Oops - wrong oil, can the gas be saved?

[surfstar]

Yesterday I rushed myself and grabbed what I thought was my two-stroke oil and didn't realize that it was quicksilver gear lube (same color/shaped bottle) until after I added it. The oil color was even the same as TCW-3 oil. I did add the correct amount though. Anyways its only a 6.5 gallon tank, but it was 91octane at $2.81 a gallon, so I was wondering if the gas can be saved. What would happen if I ran my motor on lower unit oil? The gas appeared to be clearer with the gear oil. I don't want to do any damage, so I might just get rid of it.

 

[ZmOz]

Re: Oops - wrong oil, can the gas be saved?

Since it's only 6.5 gallons, I would get rid of it. I think gear oil could make a pretty big mess inside your engine. Maybe you could run it mixed about 20:1 with clean gas, but I don't think that would be worth the trouble...

 

[moderator1]

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Everytime you fill your vehicle, pour about a gallon in it after you fill up...

 

[WillyBWright]

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Stabilize it and use it in your lawnmower when the mosquitoes get thick.

 

[fireman57]

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Willy B I like your answer but you ain't "wright".

 

[umblecumbuz]

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Stick it in your car.<br /><br />All at once if you top up the tank with regular gas - it won't do any harm. It won't even smoke.

 

[Joey One]

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I just don't know what to do with old 2 cycle outboard fuel.<br />If you put it down the drain, you might endanger the sewage treatment plant.<br />If you put it with the recycled oil, you might endanger the recyclers.<br />If you put it in your car or truck, you might damage your catalytic converter.<br />If you just leave it uncovered in the garden, you are probably pulluting the air.<br />If you have, or know someone who has, an older car or truck without a converter; they will probably<br />be happy to get some free fuel.

 

[Moody Blue]

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Anyways its only a 6.5 gallon tank, but it was 91octane at $2.81 a gallon

$16.86 vs $????.00 for rebuild. Your motor, your choice. Don't think its worth the risk myself.

 

[LubeDude]

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If you do as Moderator 1 suggested, you wont damage a thing.

 

[surfstar]

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thanks for the reminders - i have an old 1968 volvo that i don't drive too much. it needs 91 octane and lead substitute to not detonate & ping, so i bet some oil mixed in won't hurt it at all. no cat converter = no problem.

 

[khc1970]

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Originally posted by moderator1:<br /> Everytime you fill your vehicle, pour about a gallon in it after you fill up...

Just bone picking.... How do you add a gallon if you have alreadt filled it up?

 

[Perfidiajoe]

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Run it through the Volvo!!!

 

[Mark42]

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I vote for the volvo. Plus it will get a little extra top end lube. I bet you won't even notice any smoke.<br /><br />Or use it in a lawn mower. It won't hurt.

 

[dajohnson53]

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The thought of the time spent mowing to burn up 6.5 gallons is depressing!

 

[jtexas]

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Same color? The TCW3 I buy has a bluish tint to it, and the LU lube is much lighter.<br /><br />Besides which, I heard that 2-strokes were outlawed in CA?