Marine TC-W3 two stroke oil as a gasoline additive - NEW
TC-W3 marine two stroke oil as a gasoline additive - NEW
So after the last thread on this here disappeared, let's get another one going.
http://www.ls1.com/forums/f48/been-testing-91206/
^^ the original thread over on LS1.com, with research and oil analyses and what-not...
But the gist of it is this:
*adding ONE OUNCE of TC-W3 rated 2-stroke marine oil to 4/5 GALLONS of gas at each fillup does wonders for our vehicles.
* TC-W3 is ashless, so it's clean burning.
*Smoothes out and quiets down the engine. I have PERSONALLY taken decibel readings both before and after adding TC-W3 to my gas tank, and the engine runs 9dB quieter at idle. About 15 percent quieter, that's verified!
*Also, it has been reported that some users get better mileage with it ( I personally do not, but I tend to drive on the energetic side anyhow)
*Cleans out the injectors and top end of carbon and deposits
*lubricates the fuel delivery system
*does NOT harm O2 sensors / catalytic converters / emissions equipment at all.
*reduced hydrocarbon emissions (CLEANER EXHAUST)
It is available at auto parts stores, Wal-mart...wherever. The ONLY stipulation is that it has to be TC-W3 rated. Brand is not relevant.
It's cheaper than MMO, techron cleaner, seafoam...all of it.
http://www.ls1.com/forums/f48/been-testing-91206/
^^ the original thread over on LS1.com, with research and oil analyses and what-not...
But the gist of it is this:
*adding ONE OUNCE of TC-W3 rated 2-stroke marine oil to 4/5 GALLONS of gas at each fillup does wonders for our vehicles.
* TC-W3 is ashless, so it's clean burning.
*Smoothes out and quiets down the engine. I have PERSONALLY taken decibel readings both before and after adding TC-W3 to my gas tank, and the engine runs 9dB quieter at idle. About 15 percent quieter, that's verified!
*Also, it has been reported that some users get better mileage with it ( I personally do not, but I tend to drive on the energetic side anyhow)
*Cleans out the injectors and top end of carbon and deposits
*lubricates the fuel delivery system
*does NOT harm O2 sensors / catalytic converters / emissions equipment at all.
*reduced hydrocarbon emissions (CLEANER EXHAUST)
It is available at auto parts stores, Wal-mart...wherever. The ONLY stipulation is that it has to be TC-W3 rated. Brand is not relevant.
It's cheaper than MMO, techron cleaner, seafoam...all of it.
Last edited by Amerikaner83; May 6, 2013 at 11:19 AM.
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Glad this thread is back! I have been using this for almost a full tank now. I seem to notice a jump in MPG'S. I did, however, get a code last night when my gas tank needle hit the 1/4 tank mark. CEL code was p0440...evap leak, gas cap, ect. My question is this wouldn't be related to the use of tc-w3, would it?
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Thanks for this post guys, I am going out in a little while to fill my second tank of gas running this mixture. However, even in the first tank my MPG's were 1-2 better and my idle was MUCH smoother! My dad is going to try this in his 2000 Mazda MPV V6 soon.
I just measured out 3oz with a seringe I had and put tape on a bottle in my garage so I don't have to keep measuring out over and over. When I'm ready to refill the bottle, I just pour until it reaches the tape marker.
So I plan on doing my first treatment with this stuff tmrw. I cannot wait to "experience the silk." I have one question though, is there any limitation to how many times you add TC-W3 per fill up? Can you do it every time you fill up or just a once in a while kind of thing?
So I plan on doing my first treatment with this stuff tmrw. I cannot wait to "experience the silk." I have one question though, is there any limitation to how many times you add TC-W3 per fill up? Can you do it every time you fill up or just a once in a while kind of thing?
Make sure you do the math is all.
1oz every 4-5 gallons.
So after the last thread on this here disappeared, let's get another one going.
http://www.ls1.com/forums/f48/been-testing-91206/
^^ the original thread over on LS1.com, with research and oil analyses and what-not...
But the gist of it is this:
*adding ONE OUNCE of TC-W3 rated 2-stroke marine oil to 4/5 GALLONS of gas at each fillup does wonders for our vehicles.
* TC-W3 is ashless, so it's clean burning.
*Smoothes out and quiets down the engine. I have PERSONALLY taken decibel readings both before and after adding TC-W3 to my gas tank, and the engine runs 9dB quieter at idle. About 15 percent quieter, that's verified!
*Also, it has been reported that some users get better mileage with it ( I personally do not, but I tend to drive on the energetic side anyhow)
*Cleans out the injectors and top end of carbon and deposits
*lubricates the fuel delivery system
*does NOT harm O2 sensors / catalytic converters / emissions equipment at all.
*reduced hydrocarbon emissions (CLEANER EXHAUST)
It is available at auto parts stores, Wal-mart...wherever. The ONLY stipulation is that it has to be TC-W3 rated. Brand is not relevant.
It's cheaper than MMO, techron cleaner, seafoam...all of it.
http://www.ls1.com/forums/f48/been-testing-91206/
^^ the original thread over on LS1.com, with research and oil analyses and what-not...
But the gist of it is this:
*adding ONE OUNCE of TC-W3 rated 2-stroke marine oil to 4/5 GALLONS of gas at each fillup does wonders for our vehicles.
* TC-W3 is ashless, so it's clean burning.
*Smoothes out and quiets down the engine. I have PERSONALLY taken decibel readings both before and after adding TC-W3 to my gas tank, and the engine runs 9dB quieter at idle. About 15 percent quieter, that's verified!
*Also, it has been reported that some users get better mileage with it ( I personally do not, but I tend to drive on the energetic side anyhow)
*Cleans out the injectors and top end of carbon and deposits
*lubricates the fuel delivery system
*does NOT harm O2 sensors / catalytic converters / emissions equipment at all.
*reduced hydrocarbon emissions (CLEANER EXHAUST)
It is available at auto parts stores, Wal-mart...wherever. The ONLY stipulation is that it has to be TC-W3 rated. Brand is not relevant.
It's cheaper than MMO, techron cleaner, seafoam...all of it.
Read the first post.
It's going into your gas tank and then to the engine to be burned off. Synthetic is a waste of money IMO.
I know that both have been used and reported similar results.
All that matters if that the two stroke oil has the TC-W3 rating. Fully synthetic or not, it's not relevant. So long as it states TC-W3 on the label you're fine. The rest is a matter of personal preference, plain and simple