oil and gas mixture

[gnknt]

I am new to this outboard thing. I need to figure out how to mix the gas/oil. I understand from other posts it's a 50:1 mix. 50 percent gas to 1 what of oil. I have a 29 gallon fuel tank I just purchased and need to figure out how much oil to put in when I fill it up.<br />Don't need to burn up motor first time out.<br />I was thinking 29 gallons to 2 pints or quarts of oil.<br /><br />Thanks for your help

 

[steelespike]

Re: oil and gas mixture

2.5ozs per gallon. 1pt(16ozs)per 6 gallons.

 

[JB]

Re: oil and gas mixture

Howdy, Capt. G.<br /><br />Steelspike is correct. In the unlikely event that you had an empty tank you would need 2 1/3 quarts of oil. You will probably do that once a year or maybe once, period.<br /><br />The 50:1 ratio means 50 units of gas to 1 unit of oil. The units can be gallons, quarts or pints. Just be sure you know that for every 50 pints of gas (roughly 6 gallons) you add 1 pint of oil.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[gnknt]

Re: oil and gas mixture

Thanks guys and yes I will be starting with a brand new completely empty fuel tank.<br /><br />Paid $48 for a 29 gallon plastice below deck fuel tank..I plan to use it in the rear under deck section of my boat behind my rear seats.<br /><br />Most marina's have premixed gas/oil right? or do I still need to mix it??

 

[Hooty]

Re: oil and gas mixture

Lots of marinas have premix but I've never trusted them. You don't know how old it is or if it's really 50:1. I'll roll my own.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[Lugnut36]

Re: oil and gas mixture

I have a 26 gallon tank i usually just try to remember it the easiest way i can 12 1/2 gallons per quart of oil.

 

[gnknt]

Re: oil and gas mixture

Thanks Fellas, I appreciate the help.<br /><br />Happy boating!<br /><br />&<br /><br />Fish on!<br /><br />