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Originally Posted by jyl View Post
Why is it bad for two-stroke engines? Would it also be bad for two-stroke scooter motors? My old Vespa is 2T.

According to my logger friend, the alcohol ruins the lube quality of the 2 stroke oil, premature ring wear... Do I sense there will be a Vespa running unleaded racing gas soon? Boaters also having problems with the stuff...the alcohol's propensity to attract moisure...
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