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I have had what's called a TIA (transient ischaemic attack)came on as I was sat watching the 6 o clock news, bingo, leg dead/ numbness, etc. I am not allowed to drive my car for 1 month, and have to let my insurance people know, I am fully recovered now so feel very lucky. My question is...

Anyone using 2 stroke mineral oil in their mercedes? If so what are your views?

Does anyone have any experience of running a car with a 2 stroke? I read that driving on closed throttle leads to oil starvation. Any top tips on how to avoid this and other issues gratefully received. It's also a bit of a tricky one to start too but I think that is just me being used to...

Surfing the web, and have found that some Diesel owners are putting 2 stroke oil into their Diesel, in small proportions, to give better acceleration, smoother running and less soot. Anyone here tried it and what conclusion did you come up with?

Saw on another forum that adding 300ml to 70 litres of diesel apparently improves power delivery, smoothness, quietness and general loveliness. Urban myth??

Just bought a Chainsaw / hedge trimmer / strummer / brush cutter combo and it has a 2 stroke engine. First time I have ever had a 2 stroke, what do I need to know in terms of use and maintenance ? Apparently I need 10W30 oil for the chainsaw reservoir, but I also need to add oil to...

Hello All, I have for sale my 2009 Piaggio zip 50cc, 4 stroke engine. Low milage 5900 KM only!! Lovely bike. Totally untouched and in original condition. Taxed and MOT. I have had this bike for about a year but hardly used it...

A couple of weekends ago I met up with my father and we decided to take his old 1956 sailing boat out on the water for the first run of the year. On the way, we filled up a couple of jerrycans worth of fuel for the motor and he was asking me whether 50 to 1 sounded about right for the premix...

Initial phase of Omnivore development achieves 10% improvement in fuel consumption compared to stratified direct injection engines, also with ultra low emissions. The research signals a potential paradigm shift with engine ‘upsizing’ for increased fuel economy. Omnivore Summary The Omnivore...

Before you all say no they are horrible, smelly inneficient things have a read of this http://jalopnik.com/400401/the-lotus-omnivore-a-piston-engine-thatll-eat-anything