"K. Smith" wrote in message ...
Matt Lang wrote:
Guys,

I am trying to find out how much more (or less) oil a 2 stroke uses
compared to a 4 stroke.

Thus, I need to know about your 4 stroke motor (inboard or outboard):

- Horsepower, brand

80/na

- amount of oil it takes for an oil change (incl filter)

6 ltrs (9-10 pints)

- how often do you change your oil (how many hours)

50 hrs (oops sometimes a "little" longer:-)) At lease every 6 mths in
time regardless of hours & always new filter(s)

- how often does the manufacturer recommend you change the oil?

NA

- Does your motor burn or lose oil? Do you have to top up in between
oil changes?

no/no


Thanks for your help!

welcome:-)

K

Matt



Thanks to you guys for the data! Keep 'em coming!

I think its safe to say that if you do run your motor only few hours a
year, like 10-20, a 2 stroke may actually consume less oil. It will
change the more you run it ... Still more data needs to be collected.

A 4 stroke that burns oil, and I was told for cars 1l per 1000 km is
considered no defect (by the manufacturer of course! The owner sees it
differently) will use quiet a bit of oil.

Matt