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posted on 9-10-2008 at 06:59 PM
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Autohaus race fuel question
hello,
I have received some 6 year old race fuel from a neighbor. It has been boxed and sealed properly...
questions for the group;
1.) can it still be used?
2.) what is the mixure - oil%, nitro%, etc....
3.) Can it be used with my "ringed" EK4 .70 thunder tiger engine?
Thanks in advance,
Ken
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posted on 9-11-2008 at 03:07 AM
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I would personally say...
1.) No. Dispose of it properly
2.) Not a clue, maybe someone else will remember?
3.) Depends on the oil content but also refer back to answer #1 
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posted on 9-11-2008 at 05:32 AM
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thanks for the feedback. i was hoping to use it, but it may just add more problems...
i've read a lot about the Heli fuels- cool power. i may go with this....
i also have the TMAXX 3.3. Do you suppose i can use the Traxxas 20% in the EK4 (.70) rngine?
thoughts and thanks,
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posted on 9-11-2008 at 11:36 AM
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The Traxxas fuel doesn't have a high enough oil content, you need atleast 20% oil for a ringed engine.
Go with Coolpower heli fuel and never look back.
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posted on 9-11-2008 at 02:44 PM
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bigdumredneck
The Traxxas fuel doesn't have a high enough oil content, you need atleast 20% oil for a ringed engine.
Go with Coolpower heli fuel and never look back. |
Another vote for Coolpower 30% Heli Fuel.
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posted on 9-11-2008 at 03:29 PM
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thanks for the clarification.......
i'll need to call around and see who carries Cool Power. i have a few stores in the area - hobby people and Ultimate hobbies.
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posted on 9-12-2008 at 03:31 AM
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I'd get the cool power at the very least to get the engine up and running right. Then if you really REALLY want to you can try that other fuel that
you have and see how things run... but I would still say to get rid of it personally.
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