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    Jul 4, 2011, 08:51 AM
    Possible use on 30wt motor oil instead of 2cycle oil for weed eater
    IS it possible to mix 30wt motor oil for a weed eater instead of 2cycle oil and not damage the engine ? The mixture is 32:1
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    Jul 4, 2011, 09:00 AM

    No, it is not possible
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    Jul 4, 2011, 04:34 PM

    Sorry Chuck but I do not agree. You can mix standard motor oil with gas, in the right ratio, and it will be almost as good as 2 cycle oil. 2 cycle oil touts it has additives, and maybe it does, but 30 W works just fine.
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    Jul 4, 2011, 06:42 PM

    Good call Bob , I agree it will work fine.

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