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20/14 OK for break-in?

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Went to my LHS to get some fuel for my new 2.5 and they suggested WildCat 20/14 blend even for break-in. I mentioned to them that Traxxas says Top Fuel which is a 20/18 blend, and they said the 18% causes engines to not run very well (especially during break-in) because of the extra oil content. The WildCat was only 22.00/gallon so I picked one up.

Now I'm having second thoughts: of course Traxxas says to use Top Fuel, but I wouldnt expect them to say otherwise. So I figured id ask around here (I know the fuel question is asked about a billion times, but I couldnt find anything for or against using a 14% oil fuel during break-in).

Thanks in advance!!!
-Chris
 
Its your call on that one,
If you are an experienced Nitro user you may be able to get away with using it.

If this is your first nitro, I wouldn't use it. The more Oil content the fuel has the more forgiving it will be. You may want to chill until you find a fuel with more oil content.

If you have no choice but to use this fuel you can add some castor oil to boost the content. Do a search on "castor oil" and you may find more info on this subject.
 
Yeah, that was my ultimate decision............since its unopened I think the WildCat can sit for a little. Going out to get some Top Fuel 20/18 right now, figured since this is my first break in ever Ill need to be forgiven a little :)

Thanks!!!
-Chris
 

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