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Re: Shell M
Posted by 'grommet' on 01 Oct 2012 @ 10:17

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Check out this site for answers to your oil queries.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/products-for-my-vehicle.aspx?product=car-brake-fluid

Just remember to keep everything in context here.

We are not talking Mac F1 engines or even high performance road engine spec - We are talking slightly modified 'lawn mower'engines that could be lubricated with 'chip fat' if need be (not for very long though ! -so don't try this at home !)
Joking apart a good quality reasonably priced, off the shelf,car or (even better) motorcycle oil will be quite adequate in all but the most crazy tuned open/ unrestricted class Pro-kart engines.
Same goes for the viscosity - the thinner the oil the less engine power loss through internal drag, less resistance to shear from the cylinder wall etc and reduced engine life.- its all a compromise.
On the question of Shell M 2T oil this is intended to be used in two stroke engines either mixed with fuel or through pump injection directly into the engine. It could be used in a GX160 but would cause a lot of drag in cold weather due to its thickness.
(Note: We find its very good for lubricating drive chains though -they last forever with this stuff!)

Hope this info helps with your queries.

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Shell M by 'KartCrazyCoUK' (27 Sep 2012 @ 13:58)

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