my car is like spitting out stuff... like oily stuff. i dont think im running it rich but like u can be running it for a while and put ur hand by the exhuast and all kings of oil stuff gets all over ur hand.. like idk wats wrong. im running 20%
That's what it's supposed to do. The fuel has caster oil and probably some synthetic in it. If your not getting any spatter at all, then your running way lean. If you put a paper towel by the outlet when it was running, you should get a decent spray of oil coming out.
hey is the trinity fuel that you have in the video any good? im looking at the 20% fuel with 12% oil content for my savage x bashing truck. Would this be a good fuel to run in it or is the oil content too low? im running a picco p3 .28 btw. Thanks in advance.
It's ok, but I proffer byrons. Less caustic of fumes and generally runs better. I ran trinity for quite a few years, but have been running byrons 25% (11% oil I think) for the past 2 or 3 years and really like it. I tried it because my LHS sold it at about $9 less per gallon when the "nitro crisis" was going on. Now I seek it out.
if air stales the fuel do what they do to everything else. find nitrogen gas and inject it into your fuel containers where u want to keep the fuel for long periods... i dont even know if u can by nitrogen but thats what they use in chemicals where i work. they have a name fer chemicals that react when exposed to air. we have drums u DO NOT open till u r ready to use cause they have a BLANKET of notrogen gas. nitrogen is heavier than common air so its easy to use if u can get it...
I have had a fuel bottle for more than a year and still ran fine all my Rc cars. Just do like others, cover it from light, do not place it on the floor, keep it covered with a towel etc, it will last forever.
A good thing to do is to transfer it to a smaller container, the less air on the bottle the better.
@sweetdude1973 pore some out in a safe area and light it and see if it burns up pretty fast and clean if not it is bad. oh and after you get fuel out of what ever you are keeping it in try to get as much air out of it as posible cuz the air is what stales the fuel
Sounds more like your tune is off. Running too lean will cause it to heat up and start stalling on you. With old fuel, the engines generally run poorly, all the time. It's not something that requires time running. Heat requires time, which is why I'd suggest your running a bit lean.
thats not true pal runing lean makes it run cooler it say always run a new rc engine lean why do you think peaple run it lean you can run a car supper lean and it will stil run cool its wierd how it works but this is why some engine like a 30% nitro mix because the engine runs alot cooler than the 20% and 15% mix because of the oil content in it
@CRAFTYCARPER84 ,, so there u go a waste ov time effort and armor all, lmfao it does jack shit apart from contaminate the fuel and dilute its nitro percentage
Most RC fuels, when shaken, create a foam. This also happens in the fuel tank due to the vibrations of the engine or the jostling of the vehicle when driving.
The foam can cause excess air bubbles to get into the intake line into the carb causing poor running.
Thats why fuel tanks have the fuel line coming from the bottom, so that the bubbles/ foam stay at the top. If you have alot of bubbles in your fuel line you might have an air leak.
Proably in the fuel filter [If you have one], or fuel tube
Are you really suggesting that THIS is the reason that the fuel line is coming from the bottom of the tank?...... Like there could be ANY OTHER way that it could work?....
Well ok..Many fuel tanks have a built in "air stone" that reduces the effects of bubbles.
Also bubbles rise away from the fuel lines anyway. I've only ever had air bubbles in my fuel lines once and that was because I had a gap between my fuel line and fuel filter.
You're fuel TUBE comes from the top of the tank but the fuel LINE sucks out the bottom of the tank!
My Kyosho's tank has the silicon tubing coming out of the top but inside the tank there is a tube going from the top to the bottom of the tank to the fuel filter wich is ALWAYS on the BOTTOM of the tank! There simply is NO OTHER WAY for the fuel to go into the tube. It's simple physics. It just CAN NOT get any simpler than this..... It's cold gravity ;-)
traxxas fuel has never worked good for me, I use Byron's gen 2 or Rocket science 20% with my OS .12TZ in a GT2. I run about 210-220 all day and don't have to mess with the tune much. With traxxas fuel I was chasing a tune all day because of the high oil content 12% oil is all you need. I'd be interested to see the ingredients of armor all, I bet #1 is water which would be bad for an engine
I don't care for traxxas fuel... to much oil. I run byrons 25% with 12% oil.
Neither the Traxxas 20 or 33 is better than the other as far as quality. The 33 gives you more power, but costs more and has a narrower tuning window for proper temps. You may also have to add shims to your head since most RTR engines are made to run 15%-25% nitro.
hey dude how long does it take nitro fuel to stale ? thanks i want to know because my nearest rc store is 1 minute away walking and its going to close down and they are selling 20% nitro 2 gallons for 5 bucks and need to know so i can buy like 6 gallons for my whole summer so i can save money to buy more parts for my jatto
well its been 3 months now so there probley closed by now but as long as its properley sealed i should not go bad. ive had a gallon for 2 years. and it still works.
if ya want better performance out of the fuel you should buy ZX-1 FRICTION eliminator. A certain % in the fuel job done. I use it in all my engines Motorcycle Car etc. aswell as my sirio .21 and novarossi engines, it prolong the life and gives more power.
Be careful! Armor All is in emulsion containing mainly water and silicone among other things. The silicone seems to take care of the foam, but the water might cause a problem. I think you might be better off with a petroleum-based silicone product.
man i dont get it why people say nitro is fuel-nitro is a coolant ffs!
iownudie108 6 months ago
idk what fuel your using but my traxxas top fuel 20% doesent foam at all
1diesellover 6 months ago
my car is like spitting out stuff... like oily stuff. i dont think im running it rich but like u can be running it for a while and put ur hand by the exhuast and all kings of oil stuff gets all over ur hand.. like idk wats wrong. im running 20%
mx886 1 year ago
@mx886
That's what it's supposed to do. The fuel has caster oil and probably some synthetic in it. If your not getting any spatter at all, then your running way lean. If you put a paper towel by the outlet when it was running, you should get a decent spray of oil coming out.
olds97lss 1 year ago
hey is the trinity fuel that you have in the video any good? im looking at the 20% fuel with 12% oil content for my savage x bashing truck. Would this be a good fuel to run in it or is the oil content too low? im running a picco p3 .28 btw. Thanks in advance.
SavageRC1 1 year ago
@SavageRC1
It's ok, but I proffer byrons. Less caustic of fumes and generally runs better. I ran trinity for quite a few years, but have been running byrons 25% (11% oil I think) for the past 2 or 3 years and really like it. I tried it because my LHS sold it at about $9 less per gallon when the "nitro crisis" was going on. Now I seek it out.
olds97lss 1 year ago
if air stales the fuel do what they do to everything else. find nitrogen gas and inject it into your fuel containers where u want to keep the fuel for long periods... i dont even know if u can by nitrogen but thats what they use in chemicals where i work. they have a name fer chemicals that react when exposed to air. we have drums u DO NOT open till u r ready to use cause they have a BLANKET of notrogen gas. nitrogen is heavier than common air so its easy to use if u can get it...
terribletoys 1 year ago
I have had a fuel bottle for more than a year and still ran fine all my Rc cars. Just do like others, cover it from light, do not place it on the floor, keep it covered with a towel etc, it will last forever.
A good thing to do is to transfer it to a smaller container, the less air on the bottle the better.
psiturbo 1 year ago
Hey, how can you tell if your 20% nitro fuel has went stale? I put some in my truck and it still runs. but it dies after 5 - 10 mins.
sweetdude1973 1 year ago
@sweetdude1973 pore some out in a safe area and light it and see if it burns up pretty fast and clean if not it is bad. oh and after you get fuel out of what ever you are keeping it in try to get as much air out of it as posible cuz the air is what stales the fuel
motocrossforlife28 1 year ago
@sweetdude1973
Sounds more like your tune is off. Running too lean will cause it to heat up and start stalling on you. With old fuel, the engines generally run poorly, all the time. It's not something that requires time running. Heat requires time, which is why I'd suggest your running a bit lean.
olds97lss 1 year ago
@olds97lss
thats not true pal runing lean makes it run cooler it say always run a new rc engine lean why do you think peaple run it lean you can run a car supper lean and it will stil run cool its wierd how it works but this is why some engine like a 30% nitro mix because the engine runs alot cooler than the 20% and 15% mix because of the oil content in it
multyjonathan666 1 day ago
Morgan fuel already has anti foam and after run oil in the blend..
HawgDawg11 2 years ago
Helli's use a separate foaming tank to prevent fuel line foam.some dont use it.
ukelp 2 years ago
so the effects are what??? sorry dint quite get the point ov this vid
CRAFTYCARPER84 2 years ago 4
@CRAFTYCARPER84 ,, so there u go a waste ov time effort and armor all, lmfao it does jack shit apart from contaminate the fuel and dilute its nitro percentage
CRAFTYCARPER84 2 years ago 4
@CRAFTYCARPER84
me too
rolandlub 2 years ago
That would make sense as I believe one of it's "mystery oils" is silicone based.
olds97lss 2 years ago
WD40 works just as well Ive been told.
sbolandatutube 2 years ago
hey good tip every time you re fuel your RC car shake the bottle like that guy is
thenitro15 2 years ago 8
me i like use 20% work it really what works for u if 15% works for use it. If 33% work for u use it. if put armor on ur fuel work for u do it.
gateway123456778900 2 years ago
what does that do exactly?
yenkopower 3 years ago
Most RC fuels, when shaken, create a foam. This also happens in the fuel tank due to the vibrations of the engine or the jostling of the vehicle when driving.
The foam can cause excess air bubbles to get into the intake line into the carb causing poor running.
Armor all helps eliminate the foam.
olds97lss 3 years ago
Thats why fuel tanks have the fuel line coming from the bottom, so that the bubbles/ foam stay at the top. If you have alot of bubbles in your fuel line you might have an air leak.
Proably in the fuel filter [If you have one], or fuel tube
mrmikey212 2 years ago
Are you really suggesting that THIS is the reason that the fuel line is coming from the bottom of the tank?...... Like there could be ANY OTHER way that it could work?....
trailbandit 2 years ago
Well ok..Many fuel tanks have a built in "air stone" that reduces the effects of bubbles.
Also bubbles rise away from the fuel lines anyway. I've only ever had air bubbles in my fuel lines once and that was because I had a gap between my fuel line and fuel filter.
mrmikey212 2 years ago
No that's not what I meant.... The reason the fuel lines come out the bottom of the tank is that there is nowhere else they could come out of!
I mean how would you suppose the fuel would be sucked into a line coming out the top of the tank? Are you going to talk it into it? lol :-)
trailbandit 2 years ago
Good Point. When I Said "Well ok.." I was agreeing with you. Then I moved on to another reason regrading my point
mrmikey212 2 years ago
oh ok. got it. Sorry. :-)
trailbandit 2 years ago
my fuel line comes from the top corner and it worksfine
coolness221 2 years ago
You're fuel TUBE comes from the top of the tank but the fuel LINE sucks out the bottom of the tank!
My Kyosho's tank has the silicon tubing coming out of the top but inside the tank there is a tube going from the top to the bottom of the tank to the fuel filter wich is ALWAYS on the BOTTOM of the tank! There simply is NO OTHER WAY for the fuel to go into the tube. It's simple physics. It just CAN NOT get any simpler than this..... It's cold gravity ;-)
trailbandit 2 years ago
traxxas fuel has never worked good for me, I use Byron's gen 2 or Rocket science 20% with my OS .12TZ in a GT2. I run about 210-220 all day and don't have to mess with the tune much. With traxxas fuel I was chasing a tune all day because of the high oil content 12% oil is all you need. I'd be interested to see the ingredients of armor all, I bet #1 is water which would be bad for an engine
poon3117 3 years ago
I don't care for traxxas fuel... to much oil. I run byrons 25% with 12% oil.
Neither the Traxxas 20 or 33 is better than the other as far as quality. The 33 gives you more power, but costs more and has a narrower tuning window for proper temps. You may also have to add shims to your head since most RTR engines are made to run 15%-25% nitro.
olds97lss 3 years ago
idragonheart in my hobby store they still have 33% top fuel
also tell me what fuel is better traxxas 20% or 33%?? please reply
donkeykon131 3 years ago
nothing is better than traxxas
djb71bigpond 3 years ago
no you have it all wrong nothing is better that Team Associated
thenitro15 2 years ago
Losi!!!
timbulb 2 years ago
is the fuel as good after that ?
Good tip to remove foaming :)
alainlizotte 3 years ago
Yep. Been doing it for about 8 years.
olds97lss 3 years ago
hey dude how long does it take nitro fuel to stale ? thanks i want to know because my nearest rc store is 1 minute away walking and its going to close down and they are selling 20% nitro 2 gallons for 5 bucks and need to know so i can buy like 6 gallons for my whole summer so i can save money to buy more parts for my jatto
damanisdakila 2 years ago
If you keep it in a place that is constant temp above freezing, out of direct sunlight and off of a concrete floor, it will keep just fine for months.
I bought 3 gallons around October of last year and it still burns just fine.
olds97lss 2 years ago
like 50 degrees farenheit or below 0 si can leave it in my room
damanisdakila 2 years ago
well its been 3 months now so there probley closed by now but as long as its properley sealed i should not go bad. ive had a gallon for 2 years. and it still works.
(i dont race much)
1sunvol 2 years ago
the fuel is good it works perfectly still
damanisdakila 2 years ago
Lucky!!!!!! That's awesome, I'd buy them out =P
adidas22205 2 years ago
@damanisdakila 5 dollars for 2 gallons?? how much is nitro fuel usually? cus i went up to my local hobby shop and they had a quart for 16 dollars
mixmaster82 1 year ago
@mixmaster82 it was on sale becuase they were closing down the shop sorry for late response
damanisdakila 1 year ago
@mixmaster82 $35-$40
captainkurk 6 months ago
if ya want better performance out of the fuel you should buy ZX-1 FRICTION eliminator. A certain % in the fuel job done. I use it in all my engines Motorcycle Car etc. aswell as my sirio .21 and novarossi engines, it prolong the life and gives more power.
cyberchefx 3 years ago
did thay stop makeing traxxas top fuel 33%
ldragonheart 3 years ago
yeah its to high % of nitro but it runs better
a100nick 3 years ago
now since there is a shortage of nitromethane ant my hobby store it is 55 a gallon
rcdrifterman 3 years ago
do you have to mix it with real gasoline?
FIERRO187 3 years ago
how much does that fuel cost
FIERRO187 3 years ago
Around $25 a gallon. Lasts a few weeks worth of running frequently in the summer.
olds97lss 3 years ago
Be careful! Armor All is in emulsion containing mainly water and silicone among other things. The silicone seems to take care of the foam, but the water might cause a problem. I think you might be better off with a petroleum-based silicone product.
idosound 4 years ago 10
he only used 2 tiny sprays. i don't think that tiny bit of difference will affect the performance at all.
scarletboa 3 years ago