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Roar94 · Dec 27, 2007, 04:07 PM

My snow blower requires a 50:1 gas oil mix. That should equal 1 gal of gas to 2.56oz of oil. The exhaust has a blueish cast to it and the oder is a bit strong. Do I have too much oil or need to tweek it and add a bit more??

Thanks for your help

June

MOWERMAN2468 · Dec 28, 2007, 07:18 AM

Sounds like you need to adjust the carb a little. Also I would use the highest octane fuel I could.

lawnman14 · Jan 3, 2008, 06:44 PM

Make sure you have oil that can be mixed with gas like the stuff for weedwakers
Can not use regular oil

Questionshelp · Jan 16, 2008, 05:18 AM

Originally Posted by Roar94

My snow blower requires a 50:1 gas oil mix. That should equal 1 gal of gas to 2.56oz of oil. The exhaust has a blueish cast to it and the oder is a bit strong. Do I have too much oil or need to tweek it and add a bit more???

Thanks for your help

June

You can never have too much oil in your gas. If you’re off by an ounce or two you are getting into trouble. It's better to have more then less. The oil is to lubricate your engine since it does not take oil internally like most engines. As well never us car motor oil for cars/trucks. Ask your local hardware store for the oil mix for your gas.

Corner Brook · Jan 16, 2008, 05:39 AM

Nice answer

ballengerb1 · Jan 16, 2008, 07:42 AM

"You can never have too much oil in your gas" are you sure you want to say this?? I do not know what surprises me more, your statement or the fact that someone else thinks this is a nice answer. It is important that people who attempt to answer a question on AMHD actually have training or background on the subject. It is not a blog board.

CaptainRich · Jan 16, 2008, 07:51 AM

I won't hit with a disagree, but too much oil is at least as bad as not enough oil.
Fouling the plug and creating excess pollution, plus you could actually damage the engine if it should hydro-lock on unburned fuel mix. Get as close as you can.
Being off-mix slightly is normal: who can measure down to the tenth of an ounce?
Make sure the spark being generated is strong enough and that you have the correct spark plug installed.

Questionshelp · Jan 16, 2008, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by ballengerb1

"You can never have too much oil in your gas" are you sure you want to say this???? I do not know what surprises me more, your statement or the fact that someone else thinks this is a nice answer. It is important that people who attempt to answer a question on AMHD actually have training or background on the subject. It is not a blog board.

Well have a look at this site.
Gas Oil Mixture Ratio Calculator
And 2nd I have a dozen of oil to gas mixture of engines for over 12 years so I think I know what I am talking about. Next time look up what you are talking about before submitting your comments on this matter. Thank you

ballengerb1 · Jan 16, 2008, 08:23 AM

You know what you are talking about but you stick with that answer? I read "Gas Oil Mixture Ratio Calculator" and no where does it say you can't have too much oil. Captainrich and I have not given you a "inaccurate" rating but I see by your reputation others have not been so kind. "Next time look up what you are talking about before submitting your comments on this matter" we do not look up answers, the poster could have done that on his own. We actually know the answers from our work experience or training. I am concerned that someone may read your answer and get into hot water thinking it was correct information, it is not. I know at least one other expert has tried to correct you and you rebuffed him too. I will say what Excon told you some time ago, "You need to stop this stuff." Please stick to answering only questions where you have training or experience, not just an opinion.

Questionshelp · Jan 16, 2008, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by ballengerb1

You know what you are talking about but you stick with that answer?? I read "Gas Oil Mixture Ratio Calculator" and no where does it say you can't have too much oil. Captainrich and I have not given you a "inaccurate" rating but I see by your reputation others have not been so kind. "Next time look up what you are talking about before submitting your comments on this matter" we do not look up answers, the poster could have done that on his own. We actually know the answers from our work experience or training. I am concerned that someone may read your answer and get into hot water thinking it was correct information, it is not. I know at least one other expert has tried to correct you and you rebuffed him too. I will say what Excon told you some time ago, "You need to stop this stuff." Please stick to answering only questions where you have training or experience, not just an opinion.

WOW so where are you trying to go with this.. Look If you read the question which was posted you would see that it was an oil to gas mixture matter. No where did I mean Oil for Automobiles. Next time read all that is posted then you can comment on it.

CaptainRich · Jan 16, 2008, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by Questionshelp

You can never have too much oil in your gas. If you're off by an ounce or two you are getting into trouble.

That reddie would have been for YOU!
First thing I noticed is that you've contradicted yourself.
Secondly, nothing in your profile has given me any confidence in your answers regarding lawn and garden equipment, or any other forum.
Third, a dozen in 12 years doesn't sound to me like you're getting the full life out of your equipment. I've had the same three (mower, weed-whacker and leaf blower) for over five years!
Personally, I think you should take more time yourself before you launch on others advice.

ballengerb1 · Jan 16, 2008, 08:44 AM

Who mentioned autos, not us? You said,"You can never have too much oil in your gas" referring to the gas oil ratio for a 2 cycle engine and your statement is incorrect. I will tell you where I am gong with this, you can not post inaccurate information and expect it to go unchallenged. Where are you going with a statement like,"No where did I mean Oil for Automobiles. Next time read all that is posted then you can comment on it." We have read everything and it is still wrong and now you are acting like we misunderstood that this was about autos. I believe we understand perfectly and you need to stop answering questions when you have no training or experience, period.

Questionshelp · Jan 16, 2008, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by ballengerb1

Who mentioned autos, not us?? You said,"You can never have too much oil in your gas" refering to the gas oil ratio for a 2 cycle engine and your statement is incorrect. I will tell you where I am gong with this, you can not post inaccurate infomation and expect it to go unchallenged. Where are you going with a statement like,"No where did I mean Oil for Automobiles. Next time read all that is posted then you can comment on it." We have read everything and it is still wrong and now you are acting like we misunderstood that this was about autos. I believe we understand perfectly and you need to stop answering questions when you have no training or experience, period.

Man ooh man.. Why don't you email me instead of this piddly comments. Lol :p I have to be quit honest on this you need help. Read before commenting. And about the link I added. Ya it was for you.. Read IT!! :p

ScottGem · Jan 16, 2008, 09:16 AM

I'm going to close this question because its gotten off topic and is more of a fight. But in doing so, I have to say that QuestionHelp did give inaccurate advice that should have been retracted.