Type of Gas and Oil?

9dawgs

I run 93 octane and Castrol GTX oil in all my vehicles and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with doing this with a 295cc Robins. I find with the higher octane fuel I've always had better gas milage and cleaner injectors. Just looking to take good care of my new toy.

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mr2nr

Running a higher octane will not keep things cleaner unless the fuel has an additive that the 87 doesn't. Only if your compression is high enough you detonate or ping a premium fuel is not needed. I would remove the fuel tank and make sure there is no residue or foreign material before using a higher grade fuel if you want to keep things running well.
Using a high quality motor oil and changing it on a regular bases will also be best. :)

9dawgs

I started using 93 in a Ford E350 I had with a 360. It would definately ping with the regular fuel. I started putting the higher octane in it and never went back. Always seemed to get better mileage with the higher octane fuels as well.

I agree about the oil. Never used anything but Castrol GTX in any motor I've owned except outboards.

Have you ever used B-12 Chem Tool by Berryman? I put that in my vehicles as well with a full tank about every 3000 miles or so. It cleans the entire fuel system. I'm wondering if that would be a benefit to the Robins or be too much for it. Just looking for preventative maintenance tips.

mr2nr

Everyone says Seafoam or Berrymans does a good job using one half can per 4 gal tankful but I would make sure it is mixed very well and don't let the cart sit for more than a couple weeks with it in the tank. I think most fuel cleaner additives are good preventative maintenance but only really clean minimally.

9dawgs

Hmmm, good point. It's not like I'll run the take dry in a couple of weeks... I don't use it that much! May need to rethink this one.

lakeforktx

JMHO... I belive in useing the best gas.. use it in my cart ,in Harley Elecra Glide, weedeater lawn mower..ect... in every thing but my old truck... I love the Berrymans too ...I use it if I'am going to be go a ways like on a trip to burn it through... the only thing you wrote sbout that we can disagree on is the oil... I wouldn't put Castrol oil in anything... but that me... I use Mobil 1 in everything but my Harley and use Amsoil in it... 100% syn. oil is the only way to go in my book .... but thats just me ???

9dawgs

Haha, yeah I guess I'm old school on the oil thing...I remember when I was a kid the dirtbikes had a different smell that used the Castrol. I just liked it and used it ever since! :>)

mr2nr

lol everyone has different thoughts on the best brand but just changing it regularly will do you the most good. I personally have heard Penziol is the worst you can use but changing it out is more important than what brand of oil you use.

BTW I would stay away from Synthetic unless you know the piston is seated well (Has more than 50 hours on the motor w/ reg oil). You will have to re hone or re seat the piston if you glaze it with Synthetic after a fresh rebuild.