Octane Level

What is the correct level of octane for use with 50cc mopeds?

Thanks

Dan

Re: Octane Level

Reeperette /

87 Octane.

Octane doesn't really matter tho, and skip the additives, most of em won't do jack for a two stroke and might even gum it up....a teaspoon of gas treatment every great once-in-a-while won't do it no harm, tho.

-Ree

Re: Octane Level

Ever 2cycle motorized two wheeled vehicle i have runs better on high octane. Try to skip the Ethanol(veggie shit) its not very good on them also techron helps.its gas treatment that chevron uses. it works wonders.

Re: Octane Level

Reeperette /

I beg to differ on that.

Depending on your plug, the lower burn temp of a higher octane may not fully vaporize the gas/oil mixture, resulting in an increase in carbon and fouling issues.

But hey, go with what works for you....mopeds are as individual as their owners.

-Ree

Re: Octane Level

Thats what the Techron is there for, to help clean the plugs and cylinder.

Re: Octane Level

Of course, if you have done certain performance mods such as shave the cylinder head or run a thinner head gasket, or have advanced the timing, a higher octane fuel might provide a little insurance against detonation/preignition. (Especially in hotter climates.) Otherwise, regular gas is fine.

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