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Termite , as a former Stationary Engineer and not a Chemical Engineer I classify Dino or Mineral Oils in the Group II & III API guidelines , Synthetics are governed more by the Group IV & V Spec,s . As for Amsoil Dominator or Interceptor Grade Synthetic Oils are 50:1 rated oils , although they do have the benefits of the additives of Sabre they do not have the additional viscosity lubricity and Shear strength of Sabre Professional which is Manufacturer recommended at ratio,s from 50:1 to 100:1 . This old school premix methodology gives me all he protection I require at various fuel to oil ratios for different 2 stroke small engine applications . P.S. Sabre @ $10.50 / litre my cost !
Stationary Engineer, I had to look that up.
You may classify synthetics as group 4&5 but these oil companies don't. Group 3 is considered synthetic even though it is made differently. These oil companies are the most deceitful group on the earth if you take away politicians and lawyers. Now how can we have a conversation if we don't agree on the definition of "synthetic". Also, how can someone recommend a mix ratio when it is difficult to tell how much oil is actually in the oil? For Example. Red Line AllSport (data: #1 #2)
Cost: $17.83/liter
under 45% group 5 oil (CAS 68334-05-4), under 25% group 1 oil (CAS 64742-47-8)
For stock to moderately modified engines.
15.4 viscosity @ 100ºC, 89.6 @40ºC, viscosity index 183, density .88, 155ºC flash point
unapproved rating: JASO FC
If under 70 percent of this oil is actually oil what is the remainder of their "specially formulated" concoction. Notice they don't mind charging you plenty for group one oil and probably a lot of cheap solvent to help it mix with the gasoline. Although I don't know for certain I bet they call this oil full synthetic.