like i said, seems to. I did not straight claim that it did - thats why i'm asking. So here is a different question, why do you add 2stroke oil for 2 stroke engines?
it's to, "lubricate" something right? Like I said. I am NOT claiming that it really does anything, just curious if anyone here had any facts or experience is all.

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2-stroke oil lubricates the crankshaft, rod, cylinder walls and piston pin. Since the fuel passes through the crankcase before it goes into the combustion chamber, there is no oil sump like on a 4-stroke engine. Therefore, the engine has to be lubricated by something. Gasoline is an extremely poor lubricant so oil must be mixed into it or the engine would seize. The oil in the gas coats everything as it passes through the crankcase.

Have any of y'all ever cleaned the carbs on an outboard motor that has been put away without draining the carbs or adding a fuel preservative??? That 2 stroke oil leaves quite a residue, just like it's supposed to do....read Forced's description of the 2 stroke lube process.....

If you must use an additive, look into the Power Service line of Diesel Fuel additives.....will be way cheaper and more beneficial to your engine.....

SB

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Diesels:
'85 300D, "Max, Blue Benz", 155K, 27.0 MPG
'84 190D 2.2, "Eva, Brown Benz", 142K, 40.2 MPG
'77 240D (parts car)
'67 Eicher ES 202 Tractor "Otto" (2cyl, Air Cooled, 30HP)
Gassers:
'94 Ford F-150, "Henry", 170K (300 Six) 17.5 MPG
'85 190E 2.3, 148K....Parts Car
'58 Dodge W300M Powerwagon (Flat Fenders) Less than 10 MPG

I had a case of 2 stroke boat motor oil left over from a boat I had. Added that to my tank and ran it. Only difference I noticed was the smell and a bit more smoke.

Cheers,

Bill

Here is a 67 page and counting debate about using 2 stroke oil to lubricate your injection system: http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/alternative-fuels-additives-oils-lubricants-sponsored-holland-court-sales/4054-first-time-w-2stroke-oil.html

It's mainly about protecting onld cummins engines from ULSD effects on the injection pump over long term. I don't know if it's the same for old MB diesels but the general consensul there is that this could be beneficial to older Diesels.

When did everyone with an internet connection decide they were a lubrication engineer? Why is there always a "consensus" that running just about anything except diesel fuel in a diesel engine is "beneficial"?

It's a new frontier Craig.

Cheers,

Bill

Because that "might" catch the atention of a real engineer.

Second it's clear enough that today's diesel fuel is different from what we had a few years ago. Maybe something has to be done about this.