Can I add oil to nitro fuel?

With 20% nitro RC car fuel, you can add about 3% castor oil to the fuel and you would be in business. Car fuel probably is about 14% to 16% synthetic oil.

What percent nitro fuel should I use?

For general all-around use, 20% nitro is the most popular and a good starting point. Lubricants. Lubricants are an integral part of nitro fuel recipes because our two-stroke engines don’t have oil-filled crankcases and instead rely on lubricants mixed into the fuel to keep the internals running smoothly.

What fuel do model airplanes use?

Glow fuel
Glow fuel is a fuel source used in model engines – generally the same or similar fuels can be used in model airplanes, helicopters, cars and boats.

Can you use WD-40 as after run oil?

This moisture can cause rust and corrosion on the steel engine parts (crankshaft, bearings, wrist pin and starter shaft) if the fuel is not removed from the engine. There are after run oil products available from your hobby dealer or you can use WD-40, a common household lubricant.

Which is the best castor oil for RC engines?

Mainly 91 Octane and 5% Stihl Ultra HP for engines with needle bearings (Zenoah and OS GT15HZ) and 10% for plain bearing engines (converted from glow)… Sorry, couldn’t help myself… Seriously now, if you don’t want to use CP oil you can try Klotz KL198, it is made for RC helis.

What happens when you add castor oil to fuel?

If the 16% fuel contained 20% nitro, adding 5 % castor to bring the oil to 20% will reduce the nitro to (20X100)/105, which reduces the nitro to just over 19%. May not make a significant difference, but a drop nonetheless.

How to make nitro fuel for a RC car?

Start Mixing The Ingredients: Mix a quart of nitromethane with 2 quarts of methane, then add a quart of Klotz oil mixed with the castor oil. If you are using a gallon jug to mix, it should be almost completely full. After this, very gently shake the jug for a minute. Try The Fuel On The Car: After mixing, you should be ready.

Can you use castor oil in RC Helis?

Seriously now, if you don’t want to use CP oil you can try Klotz KL198, it is made for RC helis. You can add some castor oil if you want, 2%-3% by volume. I would go to SIG Champion right off the bat. 50/50 blend of castor and synthetic and available in many different nitro contents.

How much nitromethane is in RC glow fuel?

The main percentage you’ll see is the nitromethane content. This varies and for rc airplanes it can range from a low 5% to a whopping 40%. For general sport flying a 10% to 20% range is considered acceptable with 15% being commonly used, although this is a big generalisation. The other common percentage shown on rc glow fuels is the oil content.

Can I add oil to nitro fuel?