Learn About Nitro RC Car Fuel
There are two main types of RC vehicles, either electric that run on battery power or the more powerful nitro cars that run on fuel. Even if you're new to the sport of RC car racing, you've probably already heard several different schools of thought as to what kind of oil is needed for car fuel and the quantities that should be used for the ultimate in performance of your RC vehicle.
First of all, throw out any advice you got comparing nitro car fuel to airplane fuel. They are totally different and you're really comparing apples and oranges to try to use one like the other. Your RC car engine works in a different manner than an airplane engine and whereas an airplace will require around 20% of the fuel mix to be oil, an RC car needs far less - around half that amount at 10%.
Another myth you've probably heard is that if you use fuel with a higher concentration of oil that it will lengthen the life of your engine. Not true. Too much oil can actually degrade the performance of your vehicle and damage your engine. Getting the mix right is key to having an optimum running RC vehicle.
If you have a Traxxas engine in your RC car, this company makes a top of the line
fuel to go with their engines to ensure you get peak performance out of your RC car with every run you make.
Also, whether you use Traxxas or another brand, make sure that you keep your fuel tightly sealed and away from any place moisture gathers as exposure to water will weaken and eventually ruin your fuel. Always put the freshest and best fuel in your RC car, having an RC vehicle that runs flawlessly for years to come is worth it.
Labels: hobby, nitro, racing, rc-cars, toys
by: Nitro Toyz
