Dumb oil mixture question

[dispo212]

When premixing oil, does it matter when I mix the oil? Does it matter if I put the oil in the can gas container before the gas or do I need to put the gas in first? the reason I'm asking is because i'd prefer to just add the oil to the gas container at home and then head to the gas station to add the gas. instead of having to take the oil with me and pre-mixing at the gas station.

thanks,

 

[Swooperjet]

I put mine in the gas can so that when I add the gas it mixes it up good. Doesn't matter though as long as you shake the can around to mix it.

 

[DAG]

I put mine in the gas can so that when I add the gas it mixes it up good. Doesn't matter though as long as you shake the can around to mix it.

x2, i try to oil the empty cans first b4 filling them up. nice good mix, but it really does not matter.:dance:

 

[Kennay]

With today's formulations, it pretty much doesn't need much mixing. Take a cup of gas, and pour some oil into it and you will see. It will pretty much completely mix as it is falling to the bottom.

I prefer to pour the oil into the container before I fill it up, but it really doesn't matter.

 

[dispo212]

THANKS guys!!!!!

i meant to thank you guys before, but rushed off to ride.

putting oil in before makes filling up at the gas station quicker.

THANKS!

 

[Etheraldreamer]

i always put oil in the tank before fueling as i like knowing the pressure of the gas from the pump is creating a lot of turbulence in the can and mixing the oil consistantly.

 

[NVJAY775]

I am probably overcautious, but I put about 1/2 gallon of gas in the can first, then oil, then shake it real good for about 10 seconds, then top off with fuel. Guaranteed good mix. After doing golf course management and landscape maintenance for the last 20 years, and having dirt bikes and jet skis. You will never go wrong. It's a bit more of a pain, but you are 100% guaranteed a good mix. No oil sticking to a dry can and not fully mixing. Just my .02

 

[keefer]

I kind of do the same thing but I just add the oil to the empty jug and when I get to the pump I put about .5 gallon in and then swish it around before pumping the rest. Probably overcautious but it makes me confident that it is mixed well.

 

[Shadow7874]

I just pour the oil into a prefilled can and fill my ski. Ill let the ski do the mixing! normally i shake it around a bit but i really dont worry about it much.

 

[Shifty]

I add oil before making the trip to the pump. Making this a habit would reduce the risk of filling up and forgeting to add the oil before you fill your ski.