Can you use synthetic oil when you break in new rings? I know that on 4 strokes you aren't supposed to. I'm kind of new at this 2 stroke stuff. Also, this is kind of a dumb question but, How tight should the exhaust springs be that hold the pipe onto the cylinder. I am concerned about the springs pulling through the aluminum on the cylinder. Thanks in advance.

 

I would say the same logic would hold true for the rings in a two-stroke. Most engine designers feel that synthetics inhibit the "bedding" of metal surfaces during the break-in period. Bedding is the process by which imperfections in the construction of a metal part (For example, due to gravity it is impossible to produce a perfectly round surface.) are worn away leaving a closer-to-perfect form. I see no reason why rings would be any different. In fact, they may very well be the parts that depend most on bedding.

 

A friend of mine used Power Plus, 100% synthetic in his Takate 4 after having motor work done to it and it broke in fine and runs awesome.

 

Just keep in mind that differences will not appear until long after the break-in period. The rings, rod bearings and camshaft are more likely to last longer in the engine that was handled properly during break-in. In other words, they will produce higher levels of horsepower when other engines begin to fail.

 

Will the rings seat in ok on a 2 stroke if you use synthetic oil?? I ask because I now have the power vavles all cleaned up, and I don't want to get them full of **** again.

 

I have 3 tecate 4's make shure the oil you use is for a power valve or kips motor such as H1R by Bel-Ray or if you have a favorite use that mine is Ben~ol by klotz i use H1R on occassion so power valves dont stick this is more critical for trail riders than WOT riders go to CT RACING for a tech artical on break in for 2 strokes, Air filter is the most important for any brand longivity. Mike

 

Thanks for the advice.