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Merkava_4 · #1 02-25-2010, 12:55 AM

A 50:1 ratio requires 2.6 onces per gallon if my math's
right, but a lot of times a gas can will hold a little more
fuel than what it says on the can ... so if you were to
fill up a 1 gallon gas can all the way, your mix ratio might
be slightly off. You guys use measuring cups then?

White Gardens · #2 02-25-2010, 01:06 AM

Make your life easier and get a synthetic such as Opti-2 or Amsoil 2 stroke oil.

One mix for all ratios. Takes all the guesswork and multiple 2 cylce cans out of the equation, not to mention your equipment will last longer and you get way less smoke.

mike174 · #3 02-25-2010, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Merkava_4

A 50:1 ratio requires 2.6 onces per gallon if my math's
right, but a lot of times a gas can will hold a little more
fuel than what it says on the can ... so if you were to
fill up a 1 gallon gas can all the way, your mix ratio might
be slightly off. You guys use measuring cups then?

when filling have the gas attendant (in NJ) or yourself put 1 gallon into the can...it's right on the pump....easy to measure.

topsites · #4 02-25-2010, 02:48 AM

Nope, I use a 2.5 gallon can.

Richard Martin · #5 02-25-2010, 03:42 AM

You don't have to be that precise. As far as a measuring cup goes... Just get yourself a tip-n-pour container. They can be found everywhere and often don't cost anything. You can usually find them at The Home Depot, Lowes, Sears or Walmart in the mower section. Here's an example from Poulan.

Merkava_4 · #6 02-25-2010, 03:44 AM

I suppose I could just have the gas station person punch in
2.5 gallons on the keyboard and have the pump shut off
right at 2.5 gallons.... that is if the pump is accurate enough.