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Not to much (depends on who you buy it from). Your car is a four stroke engine which most likely takes unleaded fuel and most 4 stroke engines use the same formula, so yes you can use car fuel. Just use unleaded so you don't create sludge on the sides of the casing.

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What the difference between 4 cycle small engine oil and 4 cycle automobile oil?

The grade and viscosity of the oil


What oil do you use in 4 cycle evinrude?

Any 4 cycle or automobile oil of the correct weight.


Whats the Difference in 4stroke and 4cycle oil?

The terms 4 stroke, and 4 cycle, have the same meaning. There is no difference in the oil.


Can you use the same 5-30wt oil that we use on cars for boat motors?

Yes, if it is a 4 cycle boat engine. However if the engine is a 2 cycle engine you cannot use automobile 4 cycle oil and must use 2 cycle engine oil.


How do you tell the difference between 2 cycle and 4 cycle motor oil?

The 2 cycle oil will be marked 2 cycle and have a mixture rating like 25 to 1 mix on the label The Four cycle oil will have a weigh or viscosity rating, 10W30 or W30 weight oil.


What is the difference between 4 stroke and regular ATV motor oil?

No difference. Automobile motor oil is 4 stroke oil just like the oil you use in a 4 stroke ATV. Just purchase the correct weight of any name brand. I recommend you use 100% Synthetic in any air cooled engine.


Can 4 cycle oil be used for 2 cycle oil?

NO! Don't do that. 2 cycle engines actually burn the oil in the gas, 4 cycle oil is JUST for lubrication, not burning.


Can you use 2-cycle oil in a 4 cycle engine?

Absolutely not. Use only 4 cycle oil in a 4 stroke engine. 2 stroke oil is formulated to be mixed with gasoline and will not protect a 4 cycle engine.


Can you use 4 stroke oil in your ATV?

Use 4 cycle oil if the engine is a 4 cycle engine. Use 2 cycle if it is a 2 cycle. Use the weight oil recommended by the manufacture of your ATV.


How do you tell if a 4 wheeler is a 2 or 4 cycle?

if you have to mix oil with the gas its 2 stroke or cycle and if you have to change the oil its a 4 stroke or cycle


Can you use 2-cycle engine oil in a 4-cycle engine?

Absolutely not. Use only 4 cycle oil in a 4 stroke engine. 2 stroke oil is formulated to be mixed with gasoline and will not protect a 4 cycle engine.


How do you know if engine is 4-cycle or 2-cycle?

If the engine has an oil sump and an oil filler spout, it is a 4-cycle engine. On a 2-cycle engine, oil must be added to the fuel.