You are most welcome, CK.
I would use any of the two 2-T oils, whichever I would get cheaper.
You can also use the Mobil Extra 2T.
Important is, that those 2T-oils should comply with JASCO "FC" or ISO L-E "GC" or "GD", which should be written on the bottle. All 2T-oils as per these norms burn with an ash content of less than 0,05%.

YF

CK wrote:

YF, a question if I may,
Would it be ok to use Shell Advance VSX2 2 stroke semi-synthetic oil for this purpose?
I also came across Shell Advance Scooter 2, would that do the trick too?
Any preference between the two?

Cheers,
CK

YF,
One more oil check please...
I found a cheaper 2 stroke oil in a local esso station, it is called "esso special 2T".
The bottle reads it complies with JASO FC, ISO E-GC, E-GD.
Is that good enough? It didn't have the ISO L-E as you mentioned.

Cheers,
CK

Yes, absolutely no objection.
Mobile Extra 2-T and Esso Special 2-T are the same.

YF

I thought some members might be interested in these links.

http://www.fofh.u-net.com/tvo.htm

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbth...d/1#import

good reading.

Yamaha Fan, guru of all things oily and technical...  Out with the old (2007 SE)
In with the new (2012 Dynamic with everything). Now also gone.

Hi all,
Couple of observations after using 2T oil with the last two tanks...

1) Don't know if the start-up itself is any smoother as it used to start nicely before, but it is definetly much quieter, especially in the mornings with cold starts.

2) Engine is running significantly quieter, especially in the 1500-1800 rpm range where it used to be a little flat and more on the noisy side when stuck in traffic going up hill. In fact, engine is so quiet now across the board that now I can hear some irritating noises coming from the driver's B pillar... guess its time to take it apart...

3) Couldn't see any difference in smoke, no noticeable smoke before and no smoke after.

4) Not 100% sure, but exhaust seems to smell a little different, more like the old diesel used to smell. It might be just because I actually tried to smell it now, so maybe just psychological (or Tesco's diesel that I put in last time).

5) Too early to tell if there is any mpg impact, but its certainly not worse than before. There is probably a slight improvement, but I can't contribute that to either or both the 2T oil or the engine breaking in.

To me the benefits right now seems at least as having a quieter and smoother engine, which is probaly worth it on its on. I will have to wait and see the effect on engine or turbo blades wear in 80k, but so far so good.
Seems like I'll keep adding 300ml of 2T oil every refill.

Next on the to do list is an oil change at 2000 miles. Maybe I'm being old fashioned, but I just can't think of letting a new engine run with the same oil for 15000 miles

Anyone in the UK tried bringing his/her own oil for the dealer to use?
When I was in the US, my Mazda dealer actualy refused to use the oil I provided, even though it met all necessary Mazda standards.

Cheers,
CK

CK - I changed engine lube on my auto for Castrol 'Edge' a couple of k miles ago (@6k). Surprisingly, fuel consumption has improved already by >6%. Engine starts better (and quieter) and is also more quiet when running, especially in town when engine up to temp.

...and my friendly dealer did it with their usual friendliness.

Hi,

Which grade of oil did you change to:

-Castrol Edge Turbo Diesel 5W40

-Castrol Edge TD 0W30
-Castrol Edge Formula RS 0W40

I ask because I do not want to run the risk of running my FL2 for 15k miles from new before an oil change.

Dave GS TD4 All Black

David
Castrol Edge Formula RS 0W40 is the one I chose.

....but the "Edge" costs about the same as gin, maybe more!

Back in the late sixties/early seventies Castrol R was used in the prody racers and gave you the squits, I have to assume Castrol Edge Formula RS 0W40 will do the same so I doubt whether I will be adding this to my tonic

Thanks GS TD4 All Black

Excellent oil, the only fully synthetic motor oil suitable for diesel engines with DPF!

YF

back to the 2t oil i put some in my old p38 range rover last night . engine a lot quieter on starting .usually slow starting but fired straight away, no cloud of smoke and soot . am getting my freelander 2 tomorrow will definitely think of putting it in that . yf keep up your informative posts.

geoff239 wrote:

back to the 2t oil i put some in my old p38 range rover last night . engine a lot quieter on starting .usually slow starting but fired straight away, no cloud of smoke and soot . am getting my freelander 2 tomorrow will definitely think of putting it in that . yf keep up your informative posts.

I would like to second that statement regarding the informative posts. Since joining the forum I have picked up a lot of helpful tips and advice that would otherwise not have been so easily availabe.

Thanks yamaha-fan and indeed all of you who contribute useful information to this forum