[Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? in Automotive http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r18232789 en Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:02:48 EDT Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:02:48 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18290355 rabidcat77 : I think of it this way - why risk damaging your primary mode of transportation (your car) that costs up to tens of thousands of dollars by using the mixed fuel in it at the end of the season, or if you save it for the next season then only have to deal with the mixed gas possibly fouling up a device that perhaps costs under a thousand dollars, in the case of a snowblower, or perhaps about one to two hundred dollars for a string trimmer. Ultimately it comes down to the economics of the situation and the risk associated with either course of action. If you are willing to take the risk regardless of the circumstances, then do whatever you want. However if you aren't sure of the outcome, and are not willing to take the risk, then follow the path of less risk. So, in this case, stick with the lower risk from an economic standpoint. Don't stick it in the car, and use it in the smaller cheaper device. If that fails, then oh well, you're out a couple hundred bucks, as opposed to a lot more.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18290355 Sun, 06 May 2007 13:01:12 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18254379 Jeffrey :
said by Sly See Profile :

If you haven't already, get a LawnBoy lawnmower. They are 2 stroke. I have one and they will flat out mow a tree down.
I'll mention it to him. I went with him today to get one, and I thought we were set, so I left. I come back to ask him how it's working, and he didn't buy it. Grass is getting high so he's going to buy one by Tuesday, but I'll pass along your recommendation. Thanks!
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18254379 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 20:28:35 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18254364 Sly : If you haven't already, get a LawnBoy lawnmower. They are 2 stroke. I have one and they will flat out mow a tree down. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18254364 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 20:25:23 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18254346 Jeffrey : Good idea, but we already have a leaf blower - an electric one. We use it sometimes, but most of the time, we use this funny thing called a "rake". ;)

The lawnmower broke, so that's the first thing to replace.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18254346 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 20:23:01 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18254262 Sly : I know that this thread is over... but one other thought: In the interest of efficiency, why not buy a LEAF blower to put the fuel in? Problem solved. In the winter you put the mixed gas in the snow blower and then when it warms up, you use the same gas in your leaf blower. Both use mixed gas and both are used at different times of the year. This way you use mixed gas year round. I know after buying a leaf blower I would not go without one. They are just too useful...
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18254262 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 20:04:11 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18253961 emissionsdoc : The math on a 20:1 ratio works out(1oz. oil/ 20oz. gas). Now add that to 1920 oz.(15 gallons) gas so the total is 1 ounce oil to 1939 oz. gas or 1939:1. Most fuel additives are carried in some type of oil base. Many people have added oil products to fuels. Some of the more common names such as Marvel Mystery oils, STP fuel treatments, various older companies sold Top-Oil to help lubricate the intake stems and upper cylinder areas for a century. I have cut injectors open and found no o-rings near any moving parts. Some external seals may contain rubber items but when they took sulphur from diesel years ago, many components suffered from the lack of lube. Your engine's converter is subjected to more oil on start-up if it has weak valve guide seals than was added when you dissolved the lawn mower mixture into your car. If anything, you did a little top-end lube with this method of disposal. I add Marvel to all my lawn equipment, boat, motorcycles, and cars especially if I'm only driving them occasionally. Those electric pumps need all the lube they can get to last 150K miles. Anyone who thinks 1939:1 mixture will cause smoke at the tailpipe has been 'smokin something' that's not legal and it's not from any tailpipe either.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18253961 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:57:00 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18253695 Jeffrey : Hey guys, I know this thread has run its course, and by golly, I learned a lot (and I think some of you did too)....the car is running fine! On it's 3rd fillup since pouring the gas/oil mixture into it. Anywho...

In a mysterious set of circumstances that I might blame on someone in this thread, my Dad's electric lawnmower broke, after 29 years of faithful, dependable use. I just helped him go to the Homo Depot and buy a gas mower. So next year, when he has excess fuel left over from the snow blower, he'll just put it right in the mower. ;)

Problem solved. ;)

I learned a lot. I learned that me and whole bunch of y'all don't know shit about engines, and the select few of you are right on target with your knowledge! ;)

Thanks for all the replies, and the interesting thread!
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18253695 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 17:50:45 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18249838 dodgetech2 :
said by Wills See Profile :

The oil will crud up the MAF sensor and can cause deposits on fuel injectors.
LOL, yeah I guess if he poured it into the air intake it would..

MAF= Mass Air Flow......No where near the combustion
chamber..:)

said by iLive4Apple See Profile :

the ECU of the car would have to work hard too change the timing of the valves
As if its not hard enough already..

the way those valves move, the darn wires keep breaking.. :) ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18249838 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:32:28 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18248061 mattmag :
It has nothing to do with viscosity. It's about oil coming in contact with certain rubber seals that exist in fuel injection systems that *may* cause a problem.

It would not have to be a large amount of oil, but I do agree that smaller additions of a mix into a tank of gas would not be an issue, but I would NOT want to make it a habit.

Fuel systems are designed for gasoline, not oil. There are many places in the system all the way from the in-tank pumps, to fuel lines to pressure regulators and injectors where o-ring seals are used, and it could very likely cause a problem if done often or in high quantities.

-Matt]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18248061 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 12:23:51 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18247791 Sly : The difference in viscosity between regular gas and gas/oil mix is not enough to clog injectors. If I were going to put 2 stroke gas in my car I would do it at the gas station. Put in a few gallons of mixed gas into the tank and then fill it the rest of the way up with regular gas to dilute it. If you have a lot of mixed gas to use up then you may have to spread it out over several fillups at the station.

The other option is just to mix in some fuel stabilizer into the gas and keep it until next season.
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2 cycle engines operate differently than those that use gasoline only, and you're likely to end up with clogged fuel injectors, oil fouled spark plugs or exhaust that looks like a mosquito fogger truck just went through the neighborhood. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18237884 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 14:08:56 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18237482 Jeffrey :
said by Glen1 See Profile :

Interesting topic...just had to add some points. There is a tendency for gas in a can to have a small amount of sediment collecting in the bottom over the years. If you do put it in your vehicle try to use a straining device to make sure the sediment doesn't transfer to your vehicle...otherwise a good fuel stabilizer will allow you to use the gas next year. The oil won't normally harm the engine but I would check the owner's manual before doing it.
Thanks for all the replies everyone. Found my answer, and learned a lot.
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said by major marco See Profile :

And when your father blows up himself and everyone else on his block...:uhh:
huh? Last I heard mixing oil with gas made it LESS flamable...
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said by major marco See Profile :

said by Jeffrey See Profile :

Is this gas/oil mixture for the snowblower OK to put right in the car's gas tank?
Sure, go ahead and try it. And when your father blows up himself and everyone else on his block, then he can be nominated for a Darwin Award. :uhh:
I know I'm not supposed to feed the trolls, but I can't resist...

As shown by the posts here, it won't happen.

And it didn't. He added the gas/oil mixture - just under a gallon of it - to the car last night. The car is running fine, and they already put 100 miles on it since putting it in the tank.

He also talked to our local mechanic, a guy we've used for 25 years...he said the car would be fine to accept the gas/oil mixture, and that he does it all the time.
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said by Jeffrey See Profile :

Is this gas/oil mixture for the snowblower OK to put right in the car's gas tank?
Sure, go ahead and try it. And when your father blows up himself and everyone else on his block, then he can be nominated for a Darwin Award. :uhh:
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said by inova See Profile :

What about the filter in the snowblower? It doesn't complain. or in any 2 cycle engine. We do this all the time. 2-cycle oil is designed for combustion. We dump our stale 2-cycle gas mix into a vehicle to get rid of it. That way we always have fresh gas for the small 2-cycle engines.
What he said- If you have a lot and you say you don't use it, I have used left over for years in my cars on 4 stroke lawn eq.
Don't forget that auto engine oil is spread by splash and oil rings on the cylinder walls of all 4 stroke engines and some of that oil is burnt- older the car the more oil burnt.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18236267 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:42:27 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18236260 Glen1 : Interesting topic...just had to add some points. There is a tendency for gas in a can to have a small amount of sediment collecting in the bottom over the years. If you do put it in your vehicle try to use a straining device to make sure the sediment doesn't transfer to your vehicle...otherwise a good fuel stabilizer will allow you to use the gas next year. The oil won't normally harm the engine but I would check the owner's manual before doing it.
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NO! NO! NO!
Mix your gas and oil in the separate container. Trying to mix in the snowblower tank? What are you going to do, get two guys to pick it up and shake the snowblower?

First couple of replies is best. Fuel stabilizer, or leave it for next year.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18235936 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 05:49:12 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18235853 netwire : Perhaps next year, instead of mixing the fuel just keep the oil and gas separated and mix it in the tank of the snowblower. This will allow you to use any remaining gas safely in your vehicle.
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Seriously, the oil is a hydrocarbon and the fuel filter can't tell the difference between the fuel and the oil. Remember that fuel is made from oil, just a little further down the line than where the oil was peeled off of the barrel. The comments about the exhaust smelling a little funny may be true, but it will be very slight, and as I said before, it won't hurt anything...it it just too diluted.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18234433 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 22:00:01 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18234335 Jeffrey : I agree with you, under normal circumstances I would give it to the neighbors. Except, my immediate neighbors are about as unfriendly as they make them.

At this point, I'm not sure how much my Dad cares about the car he's thinking of putting it in. He might have already done it, I don't know, I haven't seen him in a few hours.

The car in question is a '98 Nissan Maxima with 150,000 miles on it. I argued as "that car is just broken in", he sees it nearing the end of it's life. Personally, I think he just wants an excuse to replace it. :)
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18234335 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:49:20 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18234306 AngryDog : Why not give it to a neighbor who can use it? You might foul your fuel injectors and have the car crap out somewhere inconvenient. Or it might work, but why risk it.

Besides, if you state that you try to conserve then you must care about the environment. So why drive around leaving a blue smoke trail?

But, if you are driving a Chrysler, no one will know the difference. They all burn oil after a couple of years.

Or. If you have neighbor you don't like, give them a fill up. ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18234306 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:45:51 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18234240 roc5955 : Geeze,
I have done this time and again. At the end of the winter, or whatever season I am done with my 2 cycle fuel, I just throw whatever is left over into my car. The little bit of oil will do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to your car.

I have been doing this for the past thirty five years in each and every car I have owned. From my old Nova, to my Saturns, to my Pontiac, to the VWs, and Subarus. NOTHING noticeable ever happened to any of these cars as a result of throwing a couple of gallons of two cycle fuel into the tank.

NOTHING!!!

BTW -- I have heard this question several times on Car Talk, and neither Click nor Clack disagree with me! Those guys are a riot! They are also very smart. You will ALWAYS find me here listening to them on Saturday mornings. It's part of my ritual.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18234240 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:37:29 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18234002 Jeffrey :
said by exocet_cm See Profile :

They said you could use it in your car on car talk and that was it? Those guys are funny... they probably finished that statement with "Yeah, it will leave behind permanent damage. Like my brother." (que funny laugh)
hahaha. I asked my Dad that - if they were joking - and apparently, they weren't. He listens to the guys every Saturday, I catch a show here and there. I find them funny and informative.
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said by raythompsontn See Profile :

You can put the mixture in the family sedan without any consequences.
Thanks for the info.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233910 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:38:49 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233870 whoamIoramI : It will also fowl the plugs and your cars exhaust will smell.

This is no different than a car burning oil when the rings and shot. Although, as mentioned, your fuel filter will hate you and will significantly lower its life]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233870 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:31:06 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233842 MrWags : The oil can *possibly* damage emission controls.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233842 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:23:54 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233837 nfixit2004 : I would not do it! even if it dont do anything and god forbid something does happen to the car you would not forgive your selfs!

besides like others posted there are so many other things that take 2 cycle gas/oil]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233837 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:22:14 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233783 Hellrazor : I doubt the fuel filter will appreciate the oil.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233783 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:04:05 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233696 raythompsontn : Typically the gas/oil mix is 50 parts gasoline to 1 part oil. If you pour that mixture into the tank of a car with say a 15 gallon tank you have now diluted that mixture to 750 parts of gasoline to one part oil. That is really insignificant and will not affect your engine. You may have that much oil being consumed in your engine by the oil left on the cylinder walls that is missed by the rings.

You can put the mixture in the family sedan without any consequences.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233696 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:46:33 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233695 MrFixitSC :
said by McSummation See Profile :

Get some fuel stabilizer and put that in the fuel. I use Sta-bil in my mower and chain saw gas. The chain saw gas sometimes goes for several years and it's still good.
Same here, I use stabil in both mowers, leaf vac, chipper, weed whacker, pressure washer, chainsaw, snow blower and motorcycle..

yeah, kinda hung up on gas powered stuff ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233695 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:46:29 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233581 Jeffrey :
said by Greg_Z See Profile :

Use it in the string trimmer then. Or if you have a power washer that uses it, use it there.
Only thing we have that's gas powered is the snowblower.

We try and conserve. :)
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said by robbin See Profile :

I don't see any problem. There is just a little oil in it. It won't blow your engine although if you have a 5 gallon container of it, I would not use it all at once.
Oh it's not much, a gallon may be.
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said by Greg_Z See Profile :

You should really only purchase enough fuel for the Snowblower, for what you will use for that season. In other words, if you only use 1 Gal, purchase that much. Anything more is waste.
Thanks :)

We had anticipated a worse winter than actually occurred, so while we bought the same amount of gas as last year, we didn't wind up using it.

Such is life.

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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233552 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:18:42 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233542 Greg_Z : You should really only purchase enough fuel for the Snowblower, for what you will use for that season. In other words, if you only use 1 Gal, purchase that much. Anything more is waste.
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said by McSummation See Profile :

Get some fuel stabilizer and put that in the fuel. I use Sta-bil in my mower and chain saw gas. The chain saw gas sometimes goes for several years and it's still good.
Okeydokey, I'll tell him. Thanks.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233361 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:41:16 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233336 McSummation : Get some fuel stabilizer and put that in the fuel. I use Sta-bil in my mower and chain saw gas. The chain saw gas sometimes goes for several years and it's still good.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233336 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:36:44 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233046 Jeffrey :
said by seaquake See Profile :

said by Jeffrey See Profile :

Is this gas/oil mixture for the snowblower OK to put right in the car's gas tank?
I sure as hell wouldn't do it. It may or may not do damage, but why risk it?

I've used gas/oil mixtures in my line trimmer and pole saw even after the fuel sat for 8 to 9 months. No problem at all. Just keep the container sealed.
That's what I say - why risk it.

Oh ok, may be we'll just seal it up then.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18233046 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:38:07 EDT Re: [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18232987 seaquake :
said by Jeffrey See Profile :

Is this gas/oil mixture for the snowblower OK to put right in the car's gas tank?
I sure as hell wouldn't do it. It may or may not do damage, but why risk it?

I've used gas/oil mixtures in my line trimmer and pole saw even after the fuel sat for 8 to 9 months. No problem at all. Just keep the container sealed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18232987 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:25:33 EDT [Tech] Gas/oil mixture for snowblower, can use in the car? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18232789 Jeffrey : So we let the snow blower run dry since we're not expecting any more snow here for the rest of the year. We have the gas container for the snowblower almost full with gas. My father read the manual and he said you're not supposed to let the gas sit in the can for more than a few months. He heard on "Car Talk" (I think that's the name), that you can actually use this gas/oil mixture in your own car.

I was a little hesistant...I don't put anything in the car aside from gas, but then again, I'm far, far away from being a mechanic. To me, I'd just pay to dispose of the gas rather than risk blowing an engine.

Is this gas/oil mixture for the snowblower OK to put right in the car's gas tank?
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