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Old 09 May 2006, 09:45   #1
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Optimax Oil Consumption?

Just wondering if anybody knows how much oil an Opti 225 uses per 100 litres of fuel. Trying to work out how much to carry for my upcoming adventure..

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100:1 mix, so 1 litre?
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doing my running in so using around 1-2 litres per 100 litres but as below i suspect this might drop to around 1-1.25 litres per 100 litres
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Just wondering if anybody knows how much oil an Opti 225 uses per 100 litres of fuel. Trying to work out how much to carry for my upcoming adventure..

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I shall now take myself to the boat yard and beat myself for my stupidity, just read the manual and seen the 100:1 mix, thanks for the reply, sorry for being stupid..
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thats ok, you can buy me and andy a pint in your pub!!
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Woa, woa. This is not my experience, Optis are variable consumption engines, anything down to 30:1 according to the dealers, or Barrus themselves. It is entirely dependant on the revs and load apparantly. I know this cos my 150 was drinking it at one point and I got worried, and no it wasn't stuck on running in cycle. But there was no problem, except that the right stuff cost £30 or so a pop (as I remember)
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if anyone wants it I have 205 litres available at trade price!!
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hey mike, how much as a possy of us opti owners can then split it if the price is right
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I am up for a bucket or two or ten. Does the stuff go off?
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I am up for a bucket or two or ten. Does the stuff go off?
not as such but it is hydroscopic so keep it sealed and store within the recomended temperature range. It kinda doesn't like getting cold
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Hmm since when has oil attracted water?
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hydraulic oil attracts water which will cause it to go cloudy and off i believe



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All hydraulic oil absorbs moisture. If you really want to look after your car's braking system then flush and replace it every 1-2 years. This will prevent siezed calipers.
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Woa, woa. This is not my experience, Optis are variable consumption engines, anything down to 30:1 according to the dealers, or Barrus themselves. It is entirely dependant on the revs and load apparantly. I know this cos my 150 was drinking it at one point and I got worried, and no it wasn't stuck on running in cycle. But there was no problem, except that the right stuff cost £30 or so a pop (as I remember)
I concurr. When running light mine seems to use next to nothing. When heavily laden it gets through it at an alarming rate!
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oil price

sorry chaps ddin't see your question re how much,
the oil is up for grabs at £450 ovno as (less than trade).

cheers mike
if interested call 01227 375842 (would be interested in a swapsee etc for sib, small engine supply of lifejackets etc etc
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