Add Motor Oil to Fuel, or?

[DA BIG ONE]

Had a sticking injector someone pointed to the new fuels as the reason then suggested 2 quarts of motor oil to a tank to unstick the injector and keep using motor oil as a fuel lube. Injector has been fine and I have been adding motor oil to fuel since situation.

Been using name brand cetane boosters and fuel lubes/cleaners and wonder now If ashless 2 stroke or just plain ole motor oil is better as fuel lube?

[DmaxMaverick]

I won't take a side on the "oil in fuel" argument, but if you are going to add oil, use 2 cycle oil. It's formulated to burn in the combustion chamber. Motor oil has additives that are not designed for this purpose. A lot of folks use it this way, but the long term effects are unclear. I've used motor oil for corrective/diagnostic reasons, but wouldn't use it on a regular basis.

[Mark Rinker]

At what ratio would you recommend for un-sticking a hanging injector? I'll use 2-cycle...1 quart per 50 gallons? 30? 10?

[DA BIG ONE]

I used 2 qts 30wt for 43 gals; Everyone in these parts are stating ashless 2 stroke oil is best way to go but stumped as to at what ratio?

I'm concerned as I was using well known brand name diesel fuel additive products when injector stuck.

[DmaxMaverick]

I used 2 qts 30wt for 43 gals; Everyone in these parts are stating ashless 2 stroke oil is best way to go but stumped as to at what ratio?

I'm concerned as I was using well known brand name diesel fuel additive products when injector stuck.

It's more likely the "stuck" injector needed the viscosity improvement more than lubrication. Sounds like it's wearing/worn out, or you got a sloppy reman. The same thing works for tired IP's.

[JeepSJ]

After playing with ratios using 2-stroke, about 1/2oz per gallon seems to be working good for me. Anything less, and I don't see any benefit, and I didn't see any difference between 1/2 oz and 1 oz.

[DA BIG ONE]

It's more likely the "stuck" injector needed the viscosity improvement more than lubrication. Sounds like it's wearing/worn out, or you got a sloppy reman. The same thing works for tired IP's.

They were reman and some had different numbers was told they were all modified to hi-pop specs. Judging from your well informed and expert input on viscosity I'm looking at getting new injectors soon..............................