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Post by freddie19 on Dec 20, 2023 21:47:56 GMT 1
Been using Silkolene Comp 2 injector oil in my PowerValves for the last 30 years but thinking of trying Exol synthetic racing 2 stroke oil.
Wondering how many of you guys are using it and can you recommend it?
At £29.99 for 5 litres it's certainly much better value for money and looks to be the same spec as the Silkolene.
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Dec 20, 2023 21:49:16 GMT 1
+1 for me buy the 5L all the time
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Post by arrow on Dec 20, 2023 21:50:02 GMT 1
Comes very highly recommended on here, as you're about to find out!
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Post by 4l04ever on Dec 20, 2023 22:00:33 GMT 1
I use it, but only as pre-mix in the tank.... :-)
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Post by nakedgoose on Dec 20, 2023 22:03:41 GMT 1
I've not read anything bad about it, not on here or any other forum, Its a shame I cant get it down here in New Zealand, instead of paying $40 per bottle for motul 710  I have played with the idea of importing a large amount of the exol stuff at once but it never really works out after shipping. |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Dec 20, 2023 22:23:18 GMT 1
It's what I buy
Goes in all my builds
Steve
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Dec 20, 2023 22:30:47 GMT 1
Much better than what we bought in the 80's.
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Post by mannanan on Dec 20, 2023 22:45:33 GMT 1
You will probably get bored with the number of thumbs up that you get for this oil. Used it in all my two strokes for over ten years and no complaints whatsoever. Really good value high spec oil so if your in the UK, why buy anything else.
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Post by freddie19 on Dec 21, 2023 2:17:37 GMT 1
Cheers guys,
your recommendations are already enough to convince me.
Exol all the way from now!😁👍
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Post by freddie19 on Dec 21, 2023 2:33:21 GMT 1
Oh, one last question,
I assume it's ok to add the Exol straight to my oil tanks full of Silkolene Comp 2............
just checking!🤔😁
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Post by nakedgoose on Dec 21, 2023 4:20:07 GMT 1
Oh, one last question, I assume it's ok to add the Exol straight to my oil tanks full of Silkolene Comp 2............ just checking!🤔😁 probably best not to just in case theres a reaction and it turns to goop,
I'd drain as much out of the tank as possible then fill with the new stuff and hope whats left in the lines isn't an issue.
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Post by gavink on Dec 21, 2023 9:19:25 GMT 1
I’ve used it for years, buy it in the 20ltr tubs as at times I’ve had 8 smokers at times, was c.£65 last time I purchased so very economical.
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Post by dougw on Dec 21, 2023 10:40:12 GMT 1
Another thumbs up for Exol full synth, get it in 20 litre drums.
Used in Juniors crossers, 65,85,125 looked good during routine rebuilds and now running his KTM 250TPI on it, run my KTM 250 EXC for last 200 hours of enduro use, and up to now 3000 miles in the 350LC. LC was stripped at 500 miles after its initial rebuild to get dodgy re-line porting remedied, bores and pistons all perfect.
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Post by lcmarky on Dec 21, 2023 10:48:03 GMT 1
I've never used the Exol for no other reason than I just default to Silkolene.
Out of interest what does it smell like?
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Post by liffy16 on Dec 21, 2023 11:34:48 GMT 1
Great oil 👍 why pay more ??
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Post by hollo on Dec 21, 2023 11:55:20 GMT 1
Just a question , how long does it last in its container ? . As if I buy 5 litres that will be a few years before I use it all. I know , I know I should just ride my bikes more.
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Post by Robbieben on Dec 21, 2023 14:12:22 GMT 1
Just a question , how long does it last in its container ? . As if I buy 5 litres that will be a few years before I use it all. I know , I know I should just ride my bikes more. It will keep for years with the cap on tight, keep moisture out and you'll have no problem. |
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Post by sidney81 on Dec 22, 2023 17:43:39 GMT 1
Yep use it in ally bikes 👍
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Post by stanlc7189 on Dec 23, 2023 11:08:54 GMT 1
Yet another thumbs up👍
I've used it for years now. Great value for money!
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