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All About Your Nitro RC Car Fuel

If you're an RC car enthusiast, you probably have read a lot of magazine articles and websites regarding car fuels.

The main argue points among most people is what type of oil is needed for car fuel and how much should be used? First of all, skip the advice you got on using airplane fuel. Car engines work completely different from airplane engines. The workings are different and airplane fuel can be up to 20% oil, an RC car typically needs only 8-12%.

If you use fuel with a higher oil content, contrary to popular belief, it will not improve your engine life. Too much oil will actually degrade the performance of your car's engine and in some cases can lead to overheating of the engine. Keep your RC car engine running crisp at roughly 8% but no more than 12% added oil to your fuel.

The story that airplane fuel will run in your RC car better and give your engine better protection, is just that: a story. Use the fuel made for your RC car's engine and you will get a much longer life out of your RC car without the fear of damaging the internal workings of your car's engine.

Also, keep your RC car fuel tightly sealed and away from moisture as water will seriously degrade your car's fuel. If you have old fuel in your garage, toss it safely and invest in fresh fuel for your RC car, your engine is worth it!
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