Question: How to mix gas and oil for boat motor?

(Posted by: on 2010-09-05 13:40:43)

Says 50:1 So it's 1/ 2 quart for a six gallon tank right?

Posted by: Girly Brains on 2010-09-05, 13:53:35

The usual way is to simply use the gauge on the container in which the oil is supplied. You should find that it is calibrated down one side in a number of appropriate ratios - and as 50:1 is probably the most common of all that will most certainly be there, among others. The calibrations are marked in gallons. Using the 50:1 gauge, simply dispense the required amount of oil, thus measured, for the gallons you intend to add it to - as read-off against these marks. Pour it into a small, clean container so as to avoid errors first, then add it to the tank with the gasoline. And that's it. -|--)

Posted by: Richard M on 2010-09-05, 13:42:56

That's 48:1 so it's likely close enough. If you want to get it close, then work in ounces and you will be much nearer.

Posted by: Will023 on 2010-09-05, 14:12:25

50:1 ratio means your 50 times more likely to fuck up your engine if you mix one quart of oil with 50 liters of gasoline.