Which Two-Stroke Cycle Engine Oil Allows for the Most Power to be Produced?

Overview

Objectives/Goals There are three major types of oils; synthetic, castor, and castor-synthetic blend. Each different type of oil has its unique properties; lubrication, power outputs, corrosion protection, cleaning properties, and many more. The goal of this study is to see which type of oil produces the most power. Methods/Materials An ATV with a two-stroke engine, will be placed on a dynamometer. The three different variables will then be added, separately, to the gas tank. Each variable will be tested at a different time. After each is tested, the results will be analyzed, and a very precise graph will be printed. Results The Maxima Castor 927, a castor-synthetic blend oil produced a maximum of 18.18 rear wheel horsepower. The Bel-Ray MC-1, a fully synthetic produced 20.08 rear wheel horsepower. The Blendzall 460 Green Label Racing Castor, a fully castor oil, produced 22.06 rear wheel horsepower. Conclusions/Discussion I hypothesized that the castor-synthetic blend, Maxima 927, would produce the most power. I was wrong. The most power-producing oil was Blendzall 420, the fully castor oil. I believe that this testing solves the heated debate over different oils. People can now have solid information about how different oils perform.

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• CSEF 2003 Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing · Entry S0211

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